Makdisi Street
Makdisi Street, hosted by Saree Makdisi, Ussama Makdisi and Karim Makdisi, covers Middle East politics, with a focus on Palestine, Lebanon, Iran and US policy, through interviews with academics and journalists. The show has 115 episodes with a release cadence of about every nine days and a median length near 77 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged politics audience following Middle East conflict in long-form interviews
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 558 ratings, with 549 five-star reviews
- 115 episodes with a weekly-to-biweekly release cadence and a back catalogue
- Interviews with named academics and journalists such as Ta-Nehisi Coates, Trita Parsi and Yousef Munayyer
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, patron-only livestream
- Tone
- analytical, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
A patron-only livestream appears in the recent titles, which points to listener-funded content, but the feed lists no funding links; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles discuss war, Zionist oppression and armed conflict in Lebanon and Iran, so violence and political content are flagged.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | sites.libsyn.com/495388 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1718414647 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/495388/rss |
Benchmark score: 80 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Makdisi Street Reviews w/ Akbar Shahid Ahmed | 2026-10-10 | 1 h 18 min |
| "The bottom is falling out in the US" w/ Ryan Grim | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 22 min |
| Makdisi Street Reviews w/ Fady Joudah | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 9 min |
| "The UK government was definitely complicit" w/ Chris Doyle | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 31 min |
| "Uncontained Malice" | 2026-09-12 | 44 min |
| "They've lost all the arguments" | 2026-08-27 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 9 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.
A podcast co-hosted by Saree Makdisi, Ussama Makdisi, and Karim Makdisi. Follow us on X: @MakdisiStreet Follow us on YouTube: @MakdisiStreet
About Makdisi Street
Makdisi Street is a politics and news podcast co-hosted by Saree Makdisi, Ussama Makdisi and Karim Makdisi, according to the show's feed and website. Episodes feature long-form interviews with academics and journalists on Palestine, Lebanon, Iran and US policy, with 115 episodes released about every nine days and a median running time of roughly 77 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists a 4.9 average rating from 558 ratings, with 549 five-star reviews. The audience is estimated, not published: the rating count suggests roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults in the US, UK and Canada who follow Middle East politics.
The feed shows no named sponsors, though patron-only livestreams suggest listener funding. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Political, book and academic brands seeking an engaged audience are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Makdisi Street can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Makdisi Street
How much does Makdisi Street charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is Makdisi Street about?
Makdisi Street is a politics podcast hosted by Saree, Ussama and Karim Makdisi. It features interviews on Palestine, Lebanon, Iran and US policy with academics and journalists.
How do I contact Makdisi Street about sponsoring an episode?
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