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Five Questions

Yousef Munayyer, Khalil E. Jahshan

Booking Overview

An issue-focused geopolitical interview podcast covering Palestinian politics, Israel-Palestine relations, Iran, and US Middle East policy, typically featuring established scholars, journalists, policy analysts, and political figures. Credible pitches include foreign-policy researchers, regional experts, polling specialists, diplomats, journalists, and authors with substantial expertise on the Middle East; booking difficulty is high because guests generally have recognized institutional or public-policy credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 75

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 14.4k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

media@arabcenterdc.org

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Host

Yousef Munayyer - Palestinian-American political analyst and scholar specializing in Israel-Palestine relations, Palestinian politics, and US Middle East policy.

Khalil E. Jahshan - Executive director of Arab Center Washington DC and a Middle East foreign-policy analyst with expertise in Arab-American relations and US policy in the region.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established scholars, policy analysts, journalists, researchers, political figures, and regional specialists with demonstrated expertise in Palestinian politics, Israel-Palestine relations, Iran, or US Middle East policy.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of recognized policy or research institutions, Published scholarship or books on Middle East affairs, Substantial journalism or media analysis on regional politics, Senior government, congressional, or foreign-policy advisory experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Arab Barghouti - Marwan Barghouti’s Imprisonment, Influence In Palestinian Politics, The Impact On Detainees’ Families, And Debates Over Palestinian Leadership And Justice.

Khalil Shikaki - Palestinian Public Opinion, Declining Support For Hamas, Election Prospects, And Attitudes After The Gaza War.

Sabri Jiryis - The Roots And Evolution Of Zionist Ideology, Jiryis’s Research, And The Future Of Israel And Palestine.

Laura Rozen - The Us-iran Memorandum Of Understanding, Negotiating Obstacles, Regional Tensions, And Prospects For A Final Agreement.

Matt Duss - Changing American Public Opinion On Israel And Palestine And Its Implications For Future US Engagement In The Middle East.

Recent Topics

Palestinian Politics, Israel Palestine, Middle East, Geopolitics, Us Foreign Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Five Questions
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The Role of Islamophobia in American Society

September 29, 2026

Yousef Munayyer and Rozina Ali discuss the role of Islamophobia in American society, 25 years after the attacks of September 11, 2001. 

Crossing the Red Line

September 25, 2026

Akbar Shahid Ahmed and Yousef Munayyer discuss Ahmed’s new book Crossing the Red Line, examining the Biden administration’s Gaza policy, internal dissent, political calculations, and the future of Democratic Party debates over Israel and Palestine.

The Enduring Influence of Marwan Barghouti

September 02, 2026

Arab Barghouti and Yousef Munayyer discuss Marwan Barghouti’s imprisonment, his enduring influence in #Palestinian politics, the human impact on families of detainees, and the debate over leadership, justice, and the future of Palestine.

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Frequently asked questions

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Five Questions
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How do I get in touch with Five Questions?

Five Questions is hosted by Yousef Munayyer and Khalil E. Jahshan. Its publicly listed email is media@arabcenterdc.org. 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 Five Questions?

The publicly listed email for Five Questions: media@arabcenterdc.org.

How many listeners does Five Questions have?

Podseeker estimates Five Questions reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Five Questions?

Five Questions typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established scholars, policy analysts, journalists, researchers, political figures, and regional specialists with demonstrated expertise in Palestinian politics, Israel-Palestine relations, Iran, or US Middle East policy. Common among recent guests: Leadership of recognized policy or research institutions; Published scholarship or books on Middle East affairs; Substantial journalism or media analysis on regional politics. Recent guests include Arab Barghouti, Khalil Shikaki, and Sabri Jiryis.

How hard is it to get booked on Five Questions?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Five Questions cover?

Recent episodes cover Palestinian Politics, Israel Palestine, Middle East, Geopolitics, and Us Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

media@arabcenterdc.org

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