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Mehdi Unfiltered

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Donald Trump
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United States
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Islamophobia
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Syria
Trump Administration
Kamala Harris
ICE
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Imran Khan

A weekly show that delivers unfiltered news, bold opinions, and challenging interviews you won't find elsewhere.

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In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by best-selling author Eddie Glaude Jr. who explains the history white Americans refuse to confront ahead of the country's semiquincentennial anniversary.

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In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by former Obama adviser Vali Nasr to talk about the latest in the U.S. war in Iran and how Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel all fit into the picture

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Ashley St. Clair was a MAGA influencer for nearly a decade. In this episode of 'Mehdi Unfiltered,' she spills all their secrets – from coordinated group chats with the White House to Elon Musk's Twitter takeover.

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In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by former CIA agent John Kiriakou, who whistleblew on the CIA's secret torture program in 2007. The pair discuss everything from conspiracy theories to foreign governments spying on Donald... more

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Avi Lewis
Filmmaker, journalist and Democratic socialist
New Democratic Party of Canada (NDP)
Episode: New Jewish Canadian Party Leader Says 'Jews of Conscience' Stand Against Israel's Genocide in Gaza
Maxine Dexter
Congresswoman from Oregon, physician
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Swearing Off 'Toxic' AIPAC Money: Oregon Democrat Opens Up to Mehdi
Ammar Campa-Najjar
San Diego resident, Navy Reserve officer, former Obama administration official, Palestinian-Mexican American
Campaign for Congress (D-CA 48)
Episode: The Israel Lobby Is Spending Millions Against This Palestinian-American Candidate in... San Diego
Dr. Cindy Harmon-Jones
Senior lecturer in the School of Psychology at Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
Episode: Why Do Trump Supporters Continue to Stand By This Lawless, Lying President? This Psychologist Explains
Ben Marmarelli
Israeli Jewish lawyer to Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti
Attorney for Marwan Barghouti
Episode: 'They've Been Raping Palestinians Since 1948': Israeli Lawyer From NYT Exposé Speaks to Zeteo
Tom Steyer
Billionaire philanthropist and political candidate
Steyer Initiative / Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Episode: Mehdi Asks Billionaire Candidate Tom Steyer About Money, Trump, and Prosecuting ICE
Anna Gomez
Democratic member of the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
Episode: 'Unprecedented' & 'Egregious' Free Speech Attack: Democratic FCC Commissioner on Trump, Kimmel, and Disney
Karim Khan
ICC Chief Prosecutor
International Criminal Court
Episode: WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Mehdi Interviews ICC Chief Prosecutor on Israel Arrest Warrants, Backlash From the US and UK, and Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Ariella Gaiotto-Hall
UPF Assistant Producer who spearheaded the development of Vanished
Unity Productions Foundation
Episode: The New Video Game Immersing Players In The Golden Age of Islam

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Mehdi Hasan
Host of Mehdi Unfiltered

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 560 ratings
  • Asks the tough questions

    Gets great guests and is unafraid to ask the tough questions that listeners need to know. I always learn something new or get great perspective listening to the pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    discoriv
    United Statesa month ago
  • Right Wing Mehdi?

    Caught you on the Trigger worms and although you made good points about Biden’s strong economy and Trump’s Jan 6 pardons you came up light in two areas. First you parroted the right wing talking point that Biden only beat Trump because of Covid. Trump’s first term was a disaster long before Covid and Biden built a historic 81 million vote coalition led by black women while also flipping many white men to mop the floor with Trump by 7 million. Also you failed to castigate Mamdani who made a fool ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    80'sVillager
    United States2 months ago
  • Thoughtful and to the point

    Have been following Mehdi for long and it’s great to listen to his analysis unrestrained. He is clever and composed as he cuts through the BS of this moment. Fantastic listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eease una vez
    United States3 months ago
  • Poignant and truthful

    When you want clarity and the pulse of the nation, Medi Hassan will give it to you. I am an American and I am very grateful to him and his team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GAZA….?
    Japan4 months ago
  • Underrated Podcast

    I am not sure why more people don’t listen to the pod. The host is a breath of fresh air and insanely talented. He started the Momdani revolution before we even knew Zoran.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mecakesh613
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise rigorous, unfiltered analysis and fearlessness in questioning guests.
Some criticism centers on perceived paywall limitations or strong partisan framing.
Many note high-quality, informed debate and substantive policy discussion.

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#48
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Swearing Off 'Toxic' AIPAC Money: Oregon Democrat Opens Up to Mehdi
Q: What is your current position on providing military aid to Israel, particularly offensive weapons?
She states she does not support offensive weapons being sent to Israel while leaving room to discuss other forms of support, emphasizing humanitarian and civilian needs alongside security considerations.
Swearing Off 'Toxic' AIPAC Money: Oregon Democrat Opens Up to Mehdi
Q: Why do you think Israel has been able to maintain a double standard on nuclear weapons while the U.S. condemns Iran?
Dexter suggests the trust-based relationship with Israel and political calculations have allowed different standards to persist, arguing for accountability and a more balanced U.S. stance on nuclear weapons and nonproliferation.
Why Do Trump Supporters Continue to Stand By This Lawless, Lying President? This Psychologist Explains
Q: How do events like impeachment and January 6th affect supporters' attitudes?
Impeachment and the Capitol attack caused small shifts, with a minority peeling away, but most supporters either maintained loyalty through alternative explanations or doubled down on justifications, indicating strong cognitive dissonance management.
Why Do Trump Supporters Continue to Stand By This Lawless, Lying President? This Psychologist Explains
Q: What motivated you to start the study on Trump supporters?
I began investigating in 2019 to understand how supporters justify backing someone facing numerous accusations, focusing on cognitive dissonance and the idea that four core patterns—denial, policy emphasis, 'everybody does it,' and moral conflict—shape their reasoning.
The New Video Game Immersing Players In The Golden Age of Islam
Q: Can you explain how Vanished connects with UPF's broader mission and future projects?
Vanished expands UPF's mission from film and documentary into interactive media, serving as a bridge for unity and continuing work like Son of Mary to share interconnected stories.

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2. Maxine Dexter
3. Ammar Campa-Najjar
4. Dr. Cindy Harmon-Jones
5. Ben Marmarelli
6. Tom Steyer
7. Anna Gomez
8. Karim Khan

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