From Guns to Keyboards

About From Guns to Keyboards

From Guns to Keyboards is a podcast dedicated to bringing you new ideas about the Middle East. Michael is a senior government consultant that works closely with the Israeli government on a variety of projects. Dillon is an amateur historian whose interest in the region began when he started learning Arabic in Israel. Together they have discussions ranging from current events to ancient history. From Guns to Keyboards represents ending a cycle of violence and replacing it with new ideas in the interest of peace and prosperity.

Publisher

From Guns to Keyboards

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Mar 2024

Latest episode

3 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Aug 2025

   S2 Ep 11: The Israel-Gaza Endgame: A Debate on the War's Future

   In this episode, hosts Dillon and Michael tackle one of the most pressing and debated questions today: What is the endgame for the Israel-Gaza war? As diplomatic pressure mounts and the humanitarian crisis intensifies, Dillon and Michael present their contrasting perspectives on the path forward for Israel. Dillon argues that the war has reached a turning point that risks a lasting moral stain on the Jewish State. He advocates for a decisive end to military operations, urging Israel to declare victory, prioritize a hostage deal, and withdraw completely from the Gaza Strip to preserve its remaining moral standing. Michael challenges the moral criticism against the IDF but agrees that the status quo is unsustainable. His proposed solution focuses on practical, strategic change: Partnering with figures like Yasser Abu Shabab to facilitate regime change in Gaza, which he believes could secure the release of hostages and ensure long-term security for Southern Israel. What's your perspective on the Israel-Gaza endgame?

2. 

   4 Jul 2025

   S2 Ep 10: A Special 4th of July Episode!

   Hosts Michael and Dillon examine American and Israeli strategies for resolving the Gaza conflict, exploring the political ramifications and personal perspectives on Israel's actions in this episode.

3. 

   29 Jun 2025

   S2 Ep 9: The Calm Before The Storm

   Hosts Michael and Dillon analyze the escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S., examining the factors that drive nations toward war or diplomacy and the potential global consequences.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

14

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

0

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