Makdisi Street

Saree Makdisi, Ussama Makdisi, Karim Makdisi

Booking Overview

A political analysis podcast focused on Palestine, Israel, and Middle East policy, combining co-host discussions with occasional external journalists, authors, and advocacy leaders. Credible pitches include established scholars, foreign-policy analysts, journalists, authors, diplomats, and senior human-rights or Palestine-focused organization leaders with substantive expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show has featured prominent public figures but also relevant policy specialists.

Metrics

Episodes: 116

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

sina.rahmani@gmail.com

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Host

Saree Makdisi - Scholar and author specializing in Palestine, Israel, the Middle East, and literature.

Ussama Makdisi - Historian and author whose work focuses on the modern Middle East, sectarianism, colonialism, and Palestine.

Karim Makdisi - Political scientist and international-relations scholar specializing in Middle East politics and international policy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Established journalists, authors, historians, political scientists, foreign-policy analysts, diplomats, and senior leaders of Middle East or Palestine-focused advocacy organizations.

Required Achievements:

Published books or major journalism, Leadership of a recognized policy or advocacy organization, Established scholarly or professional expertise on the Middle East or Palestine

Recent Guest Discussions

Chris Doyle - British Policy Toward The Middle East, Gaza, Israel Advocacy In The United Kingdom, And Restrictions On Palestine Solidarity And Free Speech.

Ta-Nehisi Coates - The 2024 U.s. Presidential Campaign, Palestinian-american Representation, Black Political Traditions, Civil-rights Movement Debates Over Palestine, And Changing Views Of Zionism On The American Right.

Recent Topics

Politics, Middle East, Palestine, Us Foreign Policy, Israel Palestine Conflict

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Makdisi Street

Makdisi Street Reviews w/ Akbar Shahid Ahmed

October 10, 2026

The brothers host a livestream discussion with Akbar Shahid Ahmed on his new book Crossing the Red Line: Biden, his Advisors, and Israel's War in Gaza (2026), published by WW Norton Watch the video edition on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9xcED2AYPw Consider supporting the show for access to the next livestream edition of Madisi Street Reviews! www.patreon.com/makdisistreet

"The bottom is falling out in the US" w/ Ryan Grim

October 02, 2026

The brothers welcome Ryan Grim (@ryangrim) of Drop Site News to the show to discuss shifts in the American political landscape, the growing disillusionment with Israel and how AIPAC has become an index of political corruption, the contradiction between donors and electoral base in Democratic Party politics, Abdul el-Sayed's political maneuvering ahead of the Michigan senate vote, and Trump's embrace of the legacy of early modern piracy. Date of recording: Sept 29, 2026 Watch the video edition...

Makdisi Street Reviews w/ Fady Joudah

September 25, 2026

The brothers host the award-winning Palestinian-American poet Fady Joudah to discuss his newest work, Exhibit G: Poems, Essays, and Photographs of Gaza (2026). Watch the livestream on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnUPf7gMDSs Consider supporting the show for access to the next livestream edition of Madisi Street Reviews! www.patreon.com/makdisistreet

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Frequently asked questions

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Makdisi Street

How do I get in touch with Makdisi Street?

Makdisi Street is hosted by Saree Makdisi and Ussama Makdisi. Its publicly listed email is sina.rahmani@gmail.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 Makdisi Street?

The publicly listed email for Makdisi Street: sina.rahmani@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Makdisi Street have?

Podseeker estimates Makdisi Street reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Makdisi Street?

Makdisi Street typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established journalists, authors, historians, political scientists, foreign-policy analysts, diplomats, and senior leaders of Middle East or Palestine-focused advocacy organizations. Common among recent guests: Published books or major journalism; Leadership of a recognized policy or advocacy organization; Established scholarly or professional expertise on the Middle East or Palestine. Recent guests include Chris Doyle and Ta-Nehisi Coates.

How hard is it to get booked on Makdisi Street?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Makdisi Street cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

sina.rahmani@gmail.com

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