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The Inside Story Podcast

Rob Matheson, Neave Barker, Rishaad Salamat, Cyril Vanier

Booking Overview

A current-affairs interview show focused on major international and geopolitical developments, typically featuring multiple external guests such as policy experts, academics, former government officials, diplomats, and regional analysts. Credible pitches would include recognized foreign-policy specialists, former senior officials, security analysts, and experts with direct regional or sector expertise; booking difficulty is high due to the show's established international-news platform and demanding topical relevance.

Metrics

Episodes: 500

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 17.6M subscribers

Instagram: 51.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@aljazeera.net

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Host

Rob Matheson - Al Jazeera journalist and presenter who hosts episodes of The Inside Story Podcast.

Neave Barker - Al Jazeera journalist and presenter who hosts episodes of The Inside Story Podcast.

Rishaad Salamat - Al Jazeera journalist and presenter who hosts episodes of The Inside Story Podcast.

Cyril Vanier - Al Jazeera journalist and presenter who hosts episodes of The Inside Story Podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established foreign-policy analysts, regional-security specialists, academics, senior think-tank fellows, former government officials, diplomats, and executives with direct expertise in the relevant geopolitical or economic issue.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or diplomatic appointments, Leadership roles at major think tanks or policy institutions, Academic expertise in international affairs or regional studies, Direct professional experience in relevant security, political, or economic sectors

Recent Guest Discussions

Ibrahim Jalal - The Houthis, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, And Regional Security

Muhanad Seloom - The Houthis, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, And Regional Conflict

Nawaf Obaid - Saudi Arabia, The Houthis, Regional Escalation, And Middle East Security

Jimmy Suroto Huang - Arctic Shipping, Commercial Viability, And Alternative Global Trade Routes

Vyacheslav Mishchenko - Arctic Shipping, Russia, Energy, And Emerging Commercial Corridors

Recent Topics

International Affairs, Geopolitics, Middle East, Global Security, Foreign Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Inside Story Podcast
:

Is Zionism a form of racism?

October 07, 2026

Zionism should be treated as any other form of racism. That's what members of the Green Party have agreed on at their annual conference in the UK. Israel has condemned the decision, calling it antisemitic. So, what's the motivation? And what impact will the Greens' new policy have on British politics and beyond? In this episode: Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister Jonathan Lis, Journalist and Broadcaster Host...

Will elections bring change to multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina?

October 05, 2026

Voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina go to the polls for the 10th time since the end of the war more than three decades ago. They're electing more than 500 members of a complex government structure. But deep political and ethnic divides remain. So, how will it play out, both in Bosnia and in the region? In this episode: Jahja Muhasilovic, Assistant Professor at the International University of Sarajevo Nina Sajic, Professor in the School of Political Science at the University of Banja Luka&nbs...

Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?

October 01, 2026

The Malaysian government is facing accusations of forcibly deporting Rohingya refugees, a charge the government denies. It says the process is voluntary and coordinated with Myanmar’s government. But human rights groups say this process violates international law by sending refugees to countries where they risk facing persecution or torture. So, will this concern stop the Rohingya being sent back to Myanmar? In this episode: Phar Kim Beng, Director of the Institute of Internation...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Inside Story Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Inside Story Podcast?

The Inside Story Podcast is hosted by Rob Matheson and Neave Barker. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@aljazeera.net. 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 The Inside Story Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Inside Story Podcast: podcasts@aljazeera.net.

How many listeners does The Inside Story Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Inside Story Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Inside Story Podcast?

The Inside Story Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established foreign-policy analysts, regional-security specialists, academics, senior think-tank fellows, former government officials, diplomats, and executives with direct expertise in the relevant geopolitical or economic issue. Common among recent guests: Senior government or diplomatic appointments; Leadership roles at major think tanks or policy institutions; Academic expertise in international affairs or regional studies. Recent guests include Ibrahim Jalal, Muhanad Seloom, and Nawaf Obaid.

How hard is it to get booked on The Inside Story Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Inside Story Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover International Affairs, Geopolitics, Middle East, Global Security, and Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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