Michal Ohana is a survivor of the Nova music festival massacre. Shot in the leg and bleeding, she spent seven hours hiding in terror, convinced she would not survive. Her account to Dana is a chilling window into that day’s unimaginable atrocities. Michal saw friends and strangers’ innocence shattered. She recalls every sound, every movement, and every heartbeat as a prayer to stay alive. This experience, etched in her mind, now fuels her mission to ensure the world knows what really happened. Speaking around the globe Michal’s courage brings a voice to the silenced, urging all of us to remember and confront the raw truth. She is a beacon for justice and a reminder of why we must stand up against such evil. Michal is proof that we can and must share these stories, resist hatred, and advocate for the innocent. Another must listen.
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Ella's Story
Ella Shani a 15-year-old survivor of the October 7th attack on Kibbutz Be’eri spent 11 harrowing hours hiding in a safe room with her mother, brother, and his friend. While she survived, the toll on her family was unimaginable. Her father was murdered, her 80-year-old grandparents were shot, her uncle’s home was set on fire as her cousins struggled to stay alive inside, and one of her cousins was taken hostage. Dana has spoken with many survivors, but this is her first conversation with a teenager. In their conversation, Ella shares not only the heartbreak of losing her father but also the haunting images of that day, things she wishes she could erase from her memory. Dana sits down with Ella to hear her story of survival and to understand what life has been like for this young girl who dreams of nothing more than going home and reclaiming her life.
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The Voice of Truth
Eylon Levy stands out as one of the most prolific and influential voices in Israel today. During Dana's recent trip to Israel she sat down over coffee with Eylon to talk about the most pressing issues. Israel is being pounded by terrorists groups on all fonts and going to war seems closer to ever. Eylon is the co-founder of the @israelcitizenspox, where you can catch live daily briefings. He is the former Israel government spokesperson and international media advisor to the president of Israel, and host of @stateofaPod.
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True Forgiveness
“Israeli Jewish women are made with a different chromosome that helps them deal with grief” Iris Haim. Dana has wanted to speak with Iris Haim ever since she heard that Iris extended an invitation to the soldiers that killed her son. Yotem was taken hostage on October 7th. After 70 days in captivity an Israeli soldier tragically shot Yotem when he mistook him for a terrorist.
Iris is brave, beyond resilient, and could teach very single one of us the true meaning of forgiveness.
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Don't Shy Away
Shai Deluca doesn't shy away from anything, not even antisemitism. The media personality and interior designer speaks to Dana about his recent heartache both at work and with many friends. Shai who is from Israel weighs in on the state of the world, and what is happening on Canadian streets. He has changed his social platforms to serve as source of education and information, often disseminating the news to provide a more truthful narrative.
Listen to On the DL a weekly podcast with host, Dana Levenson as she engages in profound candid conversations with an exciting roster of guests. Get ready because this is the stuff people don’t talk about out loud. Each show will feature an inspirational personality whose extraordinary story will entertain and inspire you to live a better life.
Over the course of her 20-year career, Dana’s relatable disposition became renowned for disarming interviewees and stimulating honest dialogue. Celebrated journalists, entertainment personalities, influencers and health experts will join Dana to offer insights and sound advice, on the down low.
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