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Drop Site Livestream

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Independent reporting on war and politics in the U.S. and across the world, delivered by Jeremy Scahill, Ryan Grim, and the Drop Site team. www.dropsitenews.com

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UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s new report argues that the destruction of truth has become integral to the destruction of the Palestinian people. The report, “Truth Under the Rubble: Media in the Time of Genocide,” documents the killing of... more

Yemen’s war has reached Riyadh. Ansar Allah has repeatedly struck the Saudi capital’s main airport in the past week, killing 13 people in the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in over a decade, while Saudi jets pound northern Yemen and the ground offens... more

Three years into Israel's genocide in Gaza, Palestinian human rights lawyer and legal scholar Noura Erakat argues that Donald Trump's Board of Peace is about more than Gaza: it's a blueprint for a new world order.Drop Site's Sharif Abdel Kouddous spe... more

On this week’s episode of the War Brief, hosts Sarmad Jawad and Murtaza Hussain break down the most critical military and foreign policy developments across the Middle East and Eastern Europe over the past week.

In Yemen, Ansarallah, also known as t... more

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Recent Guests

Francesca Albanese
Italian international lawyer and UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories
United Nations
Episode: “Mediacide”: Francesca Albanese on Israel’s War on Journalism
Shireen Al-Adeimi
Yemeni-American scholar and Michigan State University professor who studies Yemen and U.S. policy
Michigan State University
Episode: SAUDI QUAGMIRE: The War MBS Can't Win
Annelle Sheline
Quincy Institute research fellow who studies Gulf monarchies and previously served in the State Department
Quincy Institute
Episode: SAUDI QUAGMIRE: The War MBS Can't Win
Noura Erakat
Palestinian human rights lawyer, legal scholar, professor at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: Noura Erakat on Three Years of Genocide and the Board of Peace's "New World Order"
Gregory Brew
Senior energy analyst at Eurasia Group; historian of modern Iran and energy markets
Eurasia Group
Episode: Washington Is About to Make the Energy Crisis a Whole Lot Worse
Hussain Al-Bukhaiti
Yemeni journalist joining the discussion
Independent media / journalist
Episode: Top Yemeni Journalist: Saudi Arabia Could Lose Territory to Ansarallah
Rob Malley
Lead negotiator of JCPOA, former Biden envoy for Iran
International Crisis Group / Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
Episode: Saudi-Backed Forces ROUTED in Yemen as Oil Surges and War Spirals
Vali Nasr
Professor of International Affairs, Middle East Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Saudi-Backed Forces ROUTED in Yemen as Oil Surges and War Spirals
Jeffrey Sachs
Economist and geopolitical expert
Columbia University
Episode: Jeffrey Sachs: America’s “Legacy of Delusion” Fueling Financial Bubble & Iran Failure

Hosts

Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Correspondent providing frontline reporting and geopolitical interpretation.
Jeremy Scahill
Co-founder and host offering expert analysis on US policy and international affairs.
Ryan Grim
Co-host/analyst providing political context and media reporting.
Murtaza Hussain
Co-host with regional analysis and on-the-ground perspective.
Maysa Mustafa
Co-host and journalist introducing guests and segments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Always informative

    Great work to the team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nic678$7777
    Canadaa month ago
  • Iran

    👍👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Germa2
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love The New Conflict Focus

    Thank you so much for providing first hand accounts, factual context, and focusing on humanity not politics.

    You are one of the few sources for facts on the ground.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PKenjora
    United States2 months ago
  • Real Journalism

    A must for people that want actual journalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaliNate101
    United States3 months ago
  • Real Reporting

    Loved hearing Jeremy expose Ro Khanna for what he is.. just your run of the mill stinking liberal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Utopiuhh
    United States4 months ago

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Some reviews highlight strong guest selection and insightful historical analysis, though a few negative comments critique tone or perceived bias.

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“Mediacide”: Francesca Albanese on Israel’s War on Journalism
Q: Can you give us a sense of what these sanctions actually mean for you in your everyday life, how they affect you?
Albanese says banks have refused to let her open accounts because of exposure to secondary sanctions. She says the restrictions impede financial transactions and put family members, including her US-citizen daughter, at risk if they have financial dealings with her.
“Mediacide”: Francesca Albanese on Israel’s War on Journalism
Q: As a UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, why did you think it was important to work on a report about the media, this report titled Truth Under the Rubble?
Albanese says she investigated how the media's repetition of false claims, downplaying of Palestinian suffering, and obscuring of Israel's responsibility could contribute to the continuation of violence and obstruct accountability.
SAUDI QUAGMIRE: The War MBS Can't Win
Q: What kind of truce do you think Ansar Allah is willing to accept at this point?
Al-Adeimi says Yemen is no longer interested in another limited truce or roadmap. She says Ansar Allah wants an end to Saudi military interference and the blockade, alongside control over Yemen's resources and trade.
SAUDI QUAGMIRE: The War MBS Can't Win
Q: What has surprised you the most about the Ansar Allah counteroffensive that launched in July? Can you set people up with where are we now and where do we find ourselves in this conflict?
Shireen Al-Adeimi says Ansar Allah has developed the capacity to take territory and strike Saudi airports and economic infrastructure, capabilities that were not evident at the same scale earlier in the war.
Noura Erakat on Three Years of Genocide and the Board of Peace's "New World Order"
Q: What are the key legal and financial dynamics behind the Board of Peace, and why does it matter for the rest of the world?
She outlines a sui generis legal framework, a lack of meaningful oversight, and the potential to export this model to other conflicts, emphasizing concerns about accountability, private economic interests, and the undermining of traditional multilateral institutions.

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What is Drop Site Livestream about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Rooted in independent on-the-ground reporting and rigorous geopolitical analysis, episodes frequently thread together Middle East diplomacy, US foreign policy, and global conflict with domestic politics. Expect deep dives into Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and strategic alignments, paired with incisive interviews from Palestinian rights advocates, regional experts, and investigative journalists. Domestic focus often centers on insurgent campaigns, campaign finance, and the influence of pro-Israel lobbying on US races, all treated with a critical, context-rich lens. Notable strengths include long-form interviews, evidence-based economics of sanctions and warfare, and frontline reporting that connects international events to everyday life. The show's ... more

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4. Noura Erakat
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