Babel: Translating the Middle East - Podcast Rankings and reviews

This is one of the best podcasts on the Middle East. Whether you're a beginner or an expert in the field, this is both a great introduction and a pleasant and insightful content. It's the perfect go-to podcast for English speakers focusing on the region. Great guests from the region and on-point commentary on recent and emerging topics. One of my personal favorite episodes so far is the one with satirist Karl Sharro, a.k.a. @KarlreMarks, where the ME team explores the state, charactersitics, and history of satire in Arab countries and more. Always interesting and refreshing topics!

Informative and engaging content from sharp individuals. Definitely a high-quality listen for those interested in Middle-Eastern current events.

The highest quality of guests and discussion about a broad range to Middle East topics. I especially enjoy the short "A Mezze" episodes which provide a taste of the region that makes me want to be there (usually).

As someone who studied the Middle East at university and wanted to keep up with it, I find Babel extremely useful. They cover a wide range of issues and often have guests I’d never heard of. Highly recommended for anyone with a professional, academic, or personal interest in the region.