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The One Where Hasan Minhaj Meets Mehdi Hasan 50:08

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.com Hasan Minhaj and Mehdi Hasan don’t just share a common brown name… actually, that may be all they have in common. One loves to debate, the other avoids it like the plague. One is obsessed (sorry, Mehdi) with Twitter, the other avoids it like the plague. And one knew months ago …

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Democrats Need To Get A Spine - Amanda Seales & Francesca Fiorentini on Harris’ Loss, Joe Rogan, and Trump 2.0 38:52

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.com Following the (depressing) results of the 2024 US presidential election, Mehdi is joined by comedians Amanda Seales and Francesca Fiorentini for a (funny) post-post-mortem on Democrats’ historic shellacking. They discuss the Harris campaign’s many mistakes, from cozying up to R…

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‘Election Anxiety’ and Fears of a ‘Civil War’, with Nick Offerman 35:42

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It’s less than a week until the 2024 US presidential election and who better to discuss the government with than ‘Parks and Rec’ star and comedian Nick Offerman. The last time Mehdi spoke with Nick about current events was back in May 2021, right before Nick was to testify before Congress about the Covid-19 vaccine. More recently, Nick released a c…

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Bassem Youssef, Unlike You’ve Ever Seen Him, on Hope, Despair, and A Year of Genocide 36:08

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If you’ve been tuning into Zeteo’s flagship podcast, ‘We’re Not Kidding’ for the last six months, you’re going to find this one is a very special episode. Bassem Youssef returns to WNK for an intimate and heartfelt conversation – one unlike you’ve ever seen on this show. It’s also a version of Bassem none of us, including Mehdi, have ever seen befo…

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A Palestinian and a Jew Walk Into a Podcast - Sammy Obeid & Matt Lieb Reflect on the Oct. 7 Anniversary 48:08

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In the latest episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding’, Mehdi is joined by comedians Matt Lieb and Sammy Obeid to discuss the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas and Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza that followed. Matt, a Jewish-American, and Sammy, a Palestinian-American, share their personal experiences over the past year, including how …

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Make Nando’s, Not War - with Nish Kumar 55:17

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In the latest episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding’, Mehdi’s in London (again!) and this time chatting with the Nando’s-loving comedian and host of ‘Pod Save the UK’ Nish Kumar. We promise you will laugh – and maybe even cry of laughter. Nish and Mehdi lead with that - their shared love of Nando’s - and how, as Nish describes, it’s the only thing uniting …

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"We've Hit a Tipping Point" - Riz Ahmed on Protest, Joy, and the Power of Story 46:16

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Mehdi is joined by Oscar-winning actor and producer Riz Ahmed for a high school reunion (yes, they went to school together back in London in the 1990s!) and catch up on life, work, and how the world has changed for brown folks since their childhood. They talk about Riz’s journey as an actor — from playing stereotypical roles to now creating his own…

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‘We’re Not Kidding’ Will Return in September with a Very Special Guest! 2:51

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‘We’re Not Kidding’ will be taking a break during the month of August, but will return in September with new episodes and a very special guest host - check out Mehdi’s announcement video for a sneak peak! ‘We’re Not Kidding’ launched just a few months ago, and has already had hundreds of thousands of people watch and listen, six amazing guest hosts…

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‘We’re Not Kidding’ LIVE! - Alana Hadid & Mehdi on Palestine and the Fight for Liberation 1:03:58

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On this week’s special LIVE episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding,’ filmed in front of a studio audience in the Washington DC area, Mehdi is joined by activist, influencer and fashion designer Alana Hadid, who has been one of the most vocal advocates for the people of Gaza over the past nine months. Alana’s family is arguably the most famous Palestinian fa…

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"I Will Do the Right Thing for those Children in Gaza." - Hollywood Star Rob Delaney Speaks Out 44:23

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On this week’s episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding,’ Mehdi travels to London to speak with U.S. comedian, writer, and actor Rob Delaney, who has lived in the UK for the last 10 years. In this powerful, wide-ranging, and at times emotional conversation, Rob speaks with Mehdi about how the tragic loss of his 2 year-old son in 2018 drove him to speak out ag…

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The Missing 'Beheaded Babies' - Mehdi & Bassem Debunk Oct. 7 Lies 1:00:16

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On this week’s bonus episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding,’ Bassem Youssef joins Mehdi for an honest and critical conversation about Oct. 7, and the avalanche of Israeli propaganda and lies that followed Hamas’ deadly attack. Bassem and Mehdi discuss and debunk a number of lies and distortions about the events on the day, from Israel’s controversial “Hann…

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“Revolutionaries, Not Reformists” - Mehdi and Amanda Seales talk Biden vs Trump, Gaza, and… Jerry Seinfeld 44:46

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On the new episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding,’ Mehdi is joined by stand-up comedian, actor, and social justice advocate Amanda Seales for an unfiltered conversation about Palestine, and the cultural backlash for speaking out against genocide and U.S. imperialism. Amanda, who has Palestinian family members, has been a vocal proponent for Palestinian lib…

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Gaza, Police Brutality and Batman with Mehdi and W. Kamau Bell 32:33

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Stand-up comedian, best-selling author and acclaimed TV host W. Kamau Bell joins Mehdi as co-host of 'We're Not Kidding' this week. They discuss the student protestors, who join a long line of American anti-war demonstrators, as well as the police’s use of brute force against them. Mehdi and Kamau also examine the censorship of pro-Palestinian voic…

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Red Cows and Religious Extremists, with Bassem & Mehdi 46:00

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Bassem Youssef is back with Mehdi to co-host the third episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding.’ They talk about the religious extremists, from the illegal settlements in the West Bank to the hallways of the U.S. Congress, who are trying to bring about the end of times - as well as a bunch of red cows that wield a lot of spiritual power. And they disagree on…

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On Taylor Swift and Intifada 35:33

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Palestinian-Lebanese-American comedian, Sammy Obeid, who rose to fame because of his viral jokes on Palestine and his Netflix show 100 Humans, joins Mehdi to guest host the second episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding.’ They dive into the student protests, DNA tests, pushing back against misinformation with comedy, the power of slogans, and doing 1001 nigh…

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How Mehdi and Bassem Cope with What’s Happening in Gaza 46:17

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In the very first episode of the new Zeteo podcast, 'We're Not Kidding,' Mehdi and guest co-host Bassem Youssef sit down and talk about what their brown parents make of their career choices, becoming famous for the right reasons, pushing back against the media’s coverage of Gaza, and Mehdi’s new hoodie. SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND…

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Announcing 'We're Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends' 0:50

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Introducing Zeteo's flagship podcast, 'We're Not Kidding,' a show where funny people talk about serious things, hosted by Zeteo founder and CEO Mehdi Hasan, and regularly featuring internationally acclaimed comedian Bassem Youssef. Each episode, Mehdi is joined by a renowned guest for a sometimes lighthearted, sometimes vulnerable conversation abou…

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - January 7th, 2024 41:43

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Republicans are in control of the messaging war after Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns. When will liberals push back? Plus, the horrors in Gaza through the lens of now-iconic Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza.Av Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, Jena Griswold

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - December 17th, 2023 35:31

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Alarming new details on Trump's authoritarian plans. Plus, my conversation with Masha Gessen, a Jewish descendant of Holocaust survivors, whose award ceremony was nearly derailed after they condemned the atrocities in Gaza.Av Andrea Flores, Simone Zimmerman, Masha Gessen, Eddie Glaude Jr., Ruth Ben-Ghiat

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - December 3rd, 2023 38:59

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What are the dangers of a Trump second term? Plus, Palestinian politician Dr. Mustafa Barghouti joins to discuss escalating Israeli attacks in the West Bank. And: author Ryan Grim, on how AIPAC is raising money to get rid of a group of Congresswomen known as "The Squad."Av mehdi hasan, ayman mohyeldin, Jason Stanley, Molly Jong-Fast, Ryan Grim, Dr. Mustafa Barghouti

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - November 19th, 2023 41:21

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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has sadly passed away. We'll take you through her life, legacy, and passion for social causes. And, Rep. Greg Casar joins to discuss Donald Trump's radical plans for a second term as President. Plus, new details on Israel and Hamas reportedly getting closer to reaching a hostage deal.…

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - November 12th, 2023 40:38

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As fighting escalates near Al-Shifa Hospital, the Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch talks about possible war crimes in Gaza. And a look at what Biden and Democrats can take away from Tuesday's Big Election Wins.Av Rep. Mark Pocan, Omar Shakir, Waleed Shahid, Matt Bennet, Jason Stanley

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - November 5th, 2023 39:10

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Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman joins the show for a conversation on Joe Biden’s prospects one year out from the 2024 election. Plus, Mary Trump previews her uncle’s day in court as Donald Trump prepares to testify in his own civil fraud trial. And, a top U.N. official speaks on resigning from the organization, citing the “genocide” of Palesti…

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - October 22nd, 2023 39:00

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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins the show to discuss the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war and the dysfunction of the Republican party. Plus: two former Trump lawyers flip on the ex-president... who will be next?Av mehdi hasan, alexandria ocasio-cortez, Hala Gorani, NOGA TARNOPOLSKY, najla shawa, Barbara McQuade, ayman mohyeldin

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - October 1st, 2023 37:36

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A government shutdown averted, for now. But isn't it time we fix the extreme dysfunction of our political system? We discuss with Congressman Eric Swalwell. Plus, how this week's dueling speeches from President Biden and Donald Trump show us what's at stake in 2024.Av eric swalwell, Elie Mystal, Brian Beutler, Barbara Boxer, Michael Mann

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - September 24th, 2023 1:22:01

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is implicated in yet another scandal. Where are the calls for his resignation? Plus, gun violence survivor and Gen-Z Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost on the new White House gun safety office.Av Mark Joseph Stern, Christina Greer, Summer Lee, Kai Newkirk, Molly Jong-Fast, Mike Rothschild, Tim Miller, Brian Tyler Cohen, maxwell Frost, anthony fauci

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - September 17th, 2023 37:25

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What will happen as right-wing leaders push our democracy to a breaking point in Wisconsin, D.C. and beyond? The authors of "Tyranny of the Minority" weigh in. Plus, the mixed legacy of Sen. Mitt Romney, who is enjoying a farewell tour after announcing he will not seek re-election.Av Daniel Ziblatt, Steven Levitsky

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - September 10th, 2023 38:05

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Are the media headlines telling the full story about the 2024 Trump-Biden polls? And, New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos pushes back on Mayor Eric Adams’ claims that migrants will “destroy the city.” Plus: catch some of Mehdi’s heated viral interview with GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.Av mehdi hasan, Jessica Ramos, Simon Rosenberg, Michelle Goldberg, vivek ramaswamy

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - September 3rd, 2023 40:02

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Republicans are refusing to accept prosecutors and judges that they don't like. How bad is this for American democracy? And with new questions on Mitch McConnell's health, at what point should leaders make way for newer, fresher, younger folks?Av Judge LaDoris Cordell, Glenn Kirschner, Ian Millhiser, Brandon Wolf

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The Mehdi Hassan Show - August 27th, 2023 36:52

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A "disgusting ideology of hate" in a Jacksonville shooting that Republicans are too quiet about. Isn't it time for them to speak up? And Donald Trump's history of racism comes with a dose of irony as a group of strong Black women lead the way to a possible conviction in one of the many legal cases against him.…

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - August 13th, 2023 37:41

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Calls for violence from Donald Trump's supporters. Where does it end and how do we stop it? And a new report reveals we may be moving closer toward a fourth indictment for the ex-president.Av Frank Figliuzzi, Barbara F. Walter, Katie Phang, Jeremy Ben-Ami

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - August 6th, 2023 36:37

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Debunking the Trump team's legal defense of strawmanning and straight-up lying in response to the third indictment. And how the GOP Chairman of the House Committee chasing after Hunter Biden was kind of humiliated...by his own star witness.Av Renato Mariotti, Dean Obeidallah, LaDoris Cordell

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - July 30th, 2023 38:09

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From Nixon to Trump: what does it cost to be loyal to a criminal president? We get into the new charges and the new defendant in the Trump classified documents case. Plus, calling out conservative SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito’s comment that the Supreme Court can’t be regulated. And Ron DeSantis defends teaching the benefits of slavery, to the chagri…

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - July 23rd, 2023 38:38

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Miles Taylor joins this episode to discuss the threat of another Trump presidency. Plus, we dive into the ex-President’s ongoing legal troubles. And, protests in Israel against Prime Minister Netanyahu’s efforts to strip power away from the Supreme Court.Av miles taylor, mehdi hasan, ayman mohyeldin, Glenn Kirschner, Judge LaDoris Cordell, richard liu, Peter Beinart

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - July 2nd, 2023 40:47

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Decades of progress, destroyed by six conservative SCOTUS justices… will Democrats be able to re-balance the court? Plus, comparing Nixon to Trump… did Nixon pave the way for Trump to commit crimes? And, in an exclusive interview with Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, we discuss his case, human rights, and democracy in Pakistan.…

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - June 18th, 2023 38:19

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Donald Trump's next legal hurdle comes in Georgia and it may be the most open-and-shut case of them of all. Plus, the Republican accusations of bribery designed to take down President Biden. The only problem? There's no evidence to back them up!Av mehdi hasan, ayman mohyeldin, Dean Obeidallah, Molly Jong-Fast, Philip Bump, Dr. Peter Hotez, Mary Wood

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - June 11th, 2023 38:20

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Twice impeached, twice indicted. But is Donald Trump really heading to prison for a hundred years? Plus, Congressman Eric Swalwell reacts to the historic indictment.Av Eric Swalwell, Lisa Graves, David Henderson, Renato Mariotti, Douglas London, David Rothkopf, Sarah Matthews

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - June 4th, 2023 38:15

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The Grand Jury investigating Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents meets again this week. Are we close to seeing criminal charges? Plus, Ken Paxton is under renewed scrutiny for his election interference efforts in the wake of his recent impeachment.Av David Henderson, Barbara McQuade, Julian Castro, Wajahat Ali, Dov Waxman, Naz Ahmad

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - May 28th, 2023 1:00:48

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Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy revealed their debt agreement, but can this be called a "deal" if only Republicans got what they wanted? And Marianne Williamson talks pushing Biden to the left and why she think this candidacy will end differently for her.Av greg cesar, marianne williamson, Barbara McQuade, Lisa Rubin, Dean Obeidallah, Robert Reich, David Jolly, Molly Jong-Fast, Stuart Stevens

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - May 14th, 2023 40:33

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The GOP shows no shame by sticking with Donald Trump and George Santos, despite both of them being charged with multiple crimes. And a Texas father who lost his son in the Uvalde school massacre talks about why he was kicked out of the state capitol last week.Av Christina Greer, Hayes Brown, Tom Nichols, Zulfikar Bukhari

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - May 7th, 2023 42:06

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Republicans again refuse to take action on gun safety after an only-in-America tragedy strikes Allen, Texas. And Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg reflects on his unique legacy.Av Daniel Ellsberg, Brad Lander, Julian Castro, Shannon Watts, Josie Duffy Rice, Rena Karefa-Johnson

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - April 30th, 2023 38:43

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Donald Trump’s political career might feel like a walk down the hallway of shame, but he is still the Republican front-runner for 2024. Plus, why did Chief Justice John Roberts decline a meeting about SCOTUS ethics reform with the Senate Judiciary Committee? Also, just how far did Tucker Carlson go with his on-air racism at Fox? We have the receipt…

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - April 23rd, 2023 39:06

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Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump joins us to discuss the fear-mongering agenda of conservative cable news and how it contributed to the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl. Plus: the fight to hold Clarence Thomas accountable for his ethical lapses. And, RFK Jr. announces a run for president, while being called out by his own family.…

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - April 16th, 2023 41:00

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What will be Fox's fate after the Dominion defamation trial? Plus, how will Democrats respond to the latest installment in the saga of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. And GOP House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan’s desperate attempt to attack Alvin Bragg, the man holding Donald Trump to account.Av mehdi hasan, ayman mohyeldin, Nicole Hemmer, Catherine J. Ross, Angelo Carusone, Mark Joseph Stern, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Richard Lui

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - April 9th, 2023 41:46

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In Tennessee, House Republicans expel two Black democrats for protesting gun deaths, at the same time the Texas governor promises to pardon a man convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protester. Plus, Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated “Central Park Five” on what he thinks of criminal defendant Donald Trump. And a closer look at GOP mega-…

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - April 2nd, 2023 38:15

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We set the record straight on Trump's "unprecedented" indictment and look at why so many in the news business have their framing so wrong. And one Democrat shows his party how to get angry on gun violence.Av David Henderson, Molly Jong Fast, Dean Obeidallah, Danielle Moodie, Peter Beinart, Alissa Quart

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - March 26th, 2023 39:44

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Has the Republican Party been reduced to fascism vs. fascism in 2024 with a Trump-DeSantis matchup? Plus: Rep. Jamaal Bowman joins to argue against a TikTok ban and filmmaker Michael Moore discusses his famous anti-Iraq War Oscars' speech.Av mehdi hasan, richard lui, JAMAAL BOWMAN, michael moore, Olivia Troye, Elie Mystal, Wajahat Ali, Michael Sfard

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - March 19th, 2023 38:39

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Mary Trump and law professor, Jennifer Taub, join us to discuss Donald Trump’s potential indictments and his desperate attempts to get ahead of the narrative. Plus, 20 years since the Iraq War and still no accountability and March For Our Lives co-founder David Hogg on the movement against gun violence.…

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - March 5th, 2023 39:27

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How can Democrats improve their messaging in the run-up to 2024? We’re joined by Congressman Eric Swalwell to discuss. Plus, we speak with Democratic Senator Peter Welch about the letter he just handed to President Biden about reining in Israel’s far-right government.Av mehdi hasan, ayman mohyeldin, peter welch, eric swalwell, Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, Victor Shi

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The Mehdi Hasan Show - February 26th, 2023 37:39

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Marjorie Taylor Greene creates a recipe for violence with calls for a national divorce. And Mike Pence wants to be a 2024 alternative to Trump even as he continues to do Trump’s bidding on Jan. 6Av Barbara Walter, Jeremy Young, Iain Dale, Katherine Stewart, Barbara McQuade

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