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Drop Site Livestream

Jeremy Scahill, Ryan Grim, Murtaza Hussain, Sarmad Jawad

Booking Overview

An independent international-politics and war-reporting show that combines newsroom analysis with interviews featuring journalists, academics, former officials, and prominent public intellectuals. Agencies could credibly pitch geopolitical analysts, foreign-policy scholars, regional correspondents, diplomats, economists, and authors with substantial expertise or firsthand experience; booking difficulty is high because recent guests include senior academics, a former U.S. special envoy, and a globally recognized economist.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contact@dropsitenews.com

ryan@dropsitenews.com

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Host

Jeremy Scahill - Investigative journalist, author, and co-founder of Drop Site News.

Ryan Grim - Investigative journalist and co-founder of Drop Site News.

Murtaza Hussain - Journalist and geopolitical analyst covering international affairs, war, and U.S. foreign policy.

Sarmad Jawad - Journalist and analyst contributing reporting and analysis on international conflicts.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established journalists, regional specialists, foreign-policy scholars, former diplomats or senior government officials, economists, and authors with recognized expertise or direct experience in international conflicts and geopolitics.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or widely recognized research, Senior government, diplomatic, academic, or media positions, Firsthand experience in conflict zones or international policymaking, Established public commentary on war, foreign policy, economics, or regional security

Recent Guest Discussions

Hussain Al-Bukhaiti - Saudi-backed Forces, Ansarallah’s Strategy, The Battles For Al-jawf And Marib, Red Sea Shipping, And The Wider Regional Conflict.

Rob Malley - Iran’s Nuclear Calculations, Diplomacy, Gulf Security, The Collapse Of The JCPOA, And The Consequences Of Failed Wars.

Vali Nasr - The Conflict In Yemen, Iran-u.s. Strategy, Gulf Security, The Future Of U.s. Military Bases, The JCPOA, And Lessons From Post-9/11 Wars.

Jeffrey Sachs - U.s. Foreign-policy Assumptions, Sanctions On Iran And Russia, The Weaponized Dollar, China’s Economic Rise, And Financial-market Risks.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, Military Conflicts, Middle East, U.s. Foreign Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Drop Site Livestream
:

Noura Erakat on Three Years of Genocide and the Board of Peace's "New World Order"

October 08, 2026

Three years into Israel's genocide in Gaza, Palestinian human rights lawyer and legal scholar Noura Erakat argues that Donald Trump's Board of Peace is about more than Gaza: it's a blueprint for a new world order.Drop Site's Sharif Abdel Kouddous speaks with Erakat, a professor at Rutgers University, about her Boston Review essay, "Exit and Exception." Erakat argues that the Board of Peace matters less for whether it succeeds than for what it reveals: a political project, driven by market fun...

Ansarallah Advances, Israel Murders, Trump Withdraws, and Why Iran Still Controls the Strait: The War Brief

October 04, 2026

On this week’s episode of the War Brief, hosts Sarmad Jawad and Murtaza Hussain break down the most critical military and foreign policy developments across the Middle East and Eastern Europe over the past week.In Yemen, Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, continue their rapid advances across western Yemen, moving to encircle the city of Taiz and firming up their control control over the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait. As Saudi Arabia reportedly plans a major military offensive against the gro...

Trump’s Next War? Leaked Plans Reveal Escalation in Cuba and Iran

September 30, 2026

From leaked reports showing the U.S. Army preparing potential options around Cuba to the U.S. Navy’s strategic tactical shift away from the Iranian blockade line, Murtaza Hussain and Sarmad Jawad analyze what’s driving these moves—and what Trump’s post-midterm foreign policy strategy could look like.Plus, a look into Iran’s updated terminal guidance missile capabilities, the human toll aboard US naval deployments, and how $100+ oil prices are shaping negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.The...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Drop Site Livestream
:

How do I get in touch with Drop Site Livestream?

Drop Site Livestream is hosted by Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim. Its publicly listed emails are contact@dropsitenews.com and ryan@dropsitenews.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Drop Site Livestream?

The publicly listed emails for Drop Site Livestream: contact@dropsitenews.com and ryan@dropsitenews.com.

How many listeners does Drop Site Livestream have?

Podseeker estimates Drop Site Livestream reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Drop Site Livestream?

Drop Site Livestream typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established journalists, regional specialists, foreign-policy scholars, former diplomats or senior government officials, economists, and authors with recognized expertise or direct experience in international conflicts and geopolitics. Common among recent guests: Published books or widely recognized research; Senior government, diplomatic, academic, or media positions; Firsthand experience in conflict zones or international policymaking. Recent guests include Hussain Al-Bukhaiti, Rob Malley, and Vali Nasr.

How hard is it to get booked on Drop Site Livestream?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Drop Site Livestream cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, Military Conflicts, Middle East, and U.s. Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

contact@dropsitenews.com

ryan@dropsitenews.com

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