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The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi

Hayvi Bouzo, Dan Feferman

Booking Overview

Interview-led geopolitical and current-affairs show focused on Middle East politics, security, Iran, terrorism, and regional conflicts, featuring analysts, political figures, activists, authors, and policy experts. Credible candidates include recognized Middle East scholars, former officials, national-security experts, human-rights advocates, and authors with firsthand regional expertise; booking difficulty is medium, as guests are established specialists and public figures but not exclusively global celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 23

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.2k subscribers

Instagram: 1.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chanalesings@gmail.com

dfeferman@gmail.com

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Host

Hayvi Bouzo - Journalist and host covering Middle East politics, regional security, and geopolitical affairs.

Dan Feferman - Journalist and host focused on Israeli politics, Middle East affairs, and regional security.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established Middle East analysts, terrorism and national-security experts, regional political figures, policy fellows, authors, human-rights advocates, and activists with direct experience or recognized expertise in regional affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial policy research, Leadership in policy, human-rights, or advocacy organizations, Recognized media commentary and subject-matter expertise, Political, governmental, or institutional experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Behnam Ben Taleblu - Economic Pressure On Iran, Sanctions, Blockade Strategy, Iran’s Nuclear And Missile Programs, Proxy Escalation, Cyber Operations, And Regime Stability.

Charles Jacobs - Global Jihadism, Sudan And Darfur, Persecution, Anti-slavery Activism, Coalition-building, And Grassroots Resistance.

Walid Phares - Global Jihadism, Extremist Ideology, Persecuted Communities, The International Freedom Coalition, Iran, The Muslim Brotherhood, And Western Policy Failures.

Ahmed Fouad Al-Khatib - Gaza Governance, Hamas Disarmament, Post-war Reconstruction, Palestinian Politics, Stabilization Forces, Deradicalization, And Regional Security.

Moshe Feiglin - Israeli Politics, Electoral Reform, October 7 Accountability, Political Trust, Security Policy, Media, And Ultra-orthodox Enlistment.

Recent Topics

Politics, Geopolitics, Middle East, Terrorism, Iran

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi
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Israel’s Real Election Issue Is Not Peace - It’s Who Can Keep You Safe

October 09, 2026

Israel’s political divide is no longer as simple as left versus right. In this conversation, political strategist and former Naftali Bennett campaign manager Barak Hirschkovitz explains why security, identity, trust, and leadership are shaping the country’s political future.Dan Feferman and Barak break down how Israel’s parliamentary system works, why coalitions can bring together unlikely partners, and how the meaning of “left,” “right,” and “center” has changed over time. They also examine ...

It’s Not Iran Anymore - Iraq Is Funding Hezbollah & the Houthis | Entifadh Qanbar

October 04, 2026

Why do states across the Middle East repeatedly fall into corruption, militia control, and proxy warfare: and who is financing these armed networks today?In this special episode of Middle East Breakdown, Iraqi politician and political analyst Entifadh Qanbar joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the forces reshaping Iraq and the broader Middle East.Qanbar makes a striking argument: Iran is no longer the primary source of funding sustaining Hezbollah, and Iraq has emerged as a major f...

The Economic D-Day Against Iran - What Changes Now?

September 08, 2026

Iran is entering its most dangerous phase in years - and the next move could determine whether the regime survives, lashes out, or collapses under pressure. Behnam Ben Taleblu breaks down the Trump administration’s new "economic D-Day," the sanctions and blockade campaign aimed at Iran’s money, oil, and survival machinery, and explains why this may be the strongest pressure campaign Washington has ever tried.With Hayvi Bouzo and Dan Feferman, Behnam goes deep on what makes this esca...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi?

The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi is hosted by Hayvi Bouzo and Dan Feferman. Its publicly listed emails are chanalesings@gmail.com and dfeferman@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 The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi?

The publicly listed emails for The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi: chanalesings@gmail.com and dfeferman@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi have?

Podseeker estimates The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi?

The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established Middle East analysts, terrorism and national-security experts, regional political figures, policy fellows, authors, human-rights advocates, and activists with direct experience or recognized expertise in regional affairs. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial policy research; Leadership in policy, human-rights, or advocacy organizations; Recognized media commentary and subject-matter expertise. Recent guests include Behnam Ben Taleblu, Charles Jacobs, and Walid Phares.

How hard is it to get booked on The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi?

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

What topics does The Middle East Breakdown With Dan and Hayvi cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Geopolitics, Middle East, Terrorism, and Iran. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chanalesings@gmail.com

dfeferman@gmail.com

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