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Mehdi Unfiltered

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

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Genocidal wars framed as holy missions. Government agents shooting people on the streets. Robots that threaten extinction.

Those scenarios should just be the plot of another end-of-the-world movie. Instead, it's the reality we're living in, as Z... more

In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by Maryland senator Chris Van Hollen, who discusses Israeli war crimes and the threat of AI, as well as his own 2028 presidential ambitions and Chuck Schumer's future as Dem leader in the ... more

In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by Melat Kiros, the democratic socialist insurgent who defeated a sitting Democrat from Colorado, and whose path to Congress started after being fired for opposing Israel's genocide in Gaz... more

In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by David Corn to discuss his new book, 'How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America,' and whether or not he has any regrets about breaking the news of the now-i... more

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Melat Kiros
Candidate for Colorado's First Congressional District, Democrat
Colorado political campaign
Episode: She's Gen Z. She's an Immigrant. And She's Going to Congress!
David Corn
Veteran political journalist, author of How Russia Won Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America
Mother Jones
Episode: Trump, Putin, and the Ongoing Plot to Undermine Our Elections
Noura Erakat
Palestinian-American academic, author, human rights lawyer
Independent/International Law Center (as referenced)
Episode: Noura Erakat On Why She Was Arrested for Protesting Israeli Bond Investments
Lydia Guman
Executive Director of the International Law Center
International Law Center
Episode: Noura Erakat On Why She Was Arrested for Protesting Israeli Bond Investments
Donna Marsh O'Connor
Episode: Two 9/11 Mothers Remember Their Children Killed 25 Years Ago
Talat Hamdani
Episode: Two 9/11 Mothers Remember Their Children Killed 25 Years Ago
Joel Rubin
State Department official under Obama; author; Jewish outreach figure
Saving Democratic Foreign Policy / The Beinart Notebook (publisher)
Episode: Are Democrats Turning Against Israel - or Jews? Two Leading Jewish Voices Debate Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism
Brett Eagleson
President of 9-11 Justice, activist for 9/11 families
9-11 Justice
Episode: He Lost His Father on 9/11. 25 Years Later, He Is Part of a Lawsuit Against Saudi Arabia
Rozina Ali
New York Times contributing writer and author of Seasons of Fury
New York Times
Episode: How Islamophobia Was Built Into U.S. Policy and Law Even Before 9/11

Host

Mehdi Hasan
Host of Mehdi Unfiltered; known for challenging interview style and policy-focused commentary.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 659 ratings
  • Content

    Really appreciate the content. There is a but. But I find it incredibly frustrating when the guests speak over one another and I can’t actually hear what they have to say. I understand that many of the topics arouse passions but it would be nice. If in this context, speakers could behave a little more like adults. Instead of being able to hear opposing points of view, I often have to turn it off.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NancyHelene
    Canada15 days ago
  • ‘Win the argument’

    Tough to review because I’m a bit torn.

    I generally appreciate Mehdi’s stances and his focus on issues that matter. Also, when he has guests with similar views the dialogue is informative and meaningful.

    Unfortunately, I’m increasingly finding that his attempts to engage with people who have different views seem purely for show. In those cases, Mehdi relies heavily on interruption and superficial tactics used to ‘win the argument’ in ways that are non-constructive and ultimately meaningless.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    HeathJ
    Australiaa month ago
  • Good takes. Rude debater.

    I agree with mehdi’s opinions. And appreciate his honest journalism and empathy for the oppressed. But I don’t like his debating style. He cuts people off and doesn’t let his guests finish their answers. His arguments are sound. He doesn’t need to be a bully in debates to win the argument.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Piranga
    United Statesa month ago
  • Maybe some great old school reporting

    For the most part it is refreshing to see responsible people being asked hard questions… if you can hear what is actually being said. Great host, great interviews(maybe), horrible sound quality. Listening through an earbud with the volume turned all the way up many of these episodes are barely audible, either the host, the person being interviewed or both.

    Before posting (or even interviewing) have the audio person (if there is one) to check the audio levels, don’t do anything cute like puttin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    R.J.W.F.
    Canada2 months ago
  • Can we cover something in addition to Israel/AIPAC?

    I appreciate Mehdi’s perspective on most things, even Israel and AIPAC, but literally the last 4 shows in a row have had one of those as the main issue. It’s a bit much given everything else happening.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    krwlos1
    United States2 months ago

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Praise for staying factual and avoiding false balance while not shying away from controversial topics.
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Fans highlight the host's clarity and willingness to call out misinformation and partisan spin.
Listeners appreciate tough questions and guests who push back against received narratives.

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Noura Erakat On Why She Was Arrested for Protesting Israeli Bond Investments
Q: What is the campaign against the Israel bonds about, and what has it achieved so far?
The campaign argues the bonds fund activities in occupied territories and constitute a public policy matter rather than a budget issue; it has involved litigation and public advocacy aiming to pull funds from Israel bonds.
Noura Erakat On Why She Was Arrested for Protesting Israeli Bond Investments
Q: What happened at the Palm Beach County budget hearing that led to the arrest?
The protest targeted Israeli bonds, the meeting restricted public comment, and when speakers mentioned the bonds, security moved in; Noura was detained for trespass after officers forcibly removed participants.
Abdul El-Sayed Hits Back Against His Critics
Q: Why did you choose to participate in debates and engage with a broad audience across different media?
Engaging with a wide range of audiences helps explain policies clearly, confronts misinformation, and shows that governance requires listening to people with diverse views, not just catering to a single media narrative.
Trump, Putin, and the Ongoing Plot to Undermine Our Elections
Q: David, congratulations on the book. How hard was it to write about Russia and Trump at a time when the country is so divided and Trump has mobilized followers around this narrative?
David Corn explains that the book aims to reclaim the Trump–Russia narrative and emphasizes the ongoing nature of Russia's influence operations, not a one-off event, while outlining how disinformation and information warfare have evolved since 2016.
Here's How You Tax the Billionaires
Q: How would you address concerns about billionaires fleeing to avoid taxation?
The policy design includes enforcement resembling citizenship-based taxation and a potential multi-year payment plan; even with mobility concerns, studies suggest actual migration is limited and policy choices can reduce incentives to relocate.

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2. David Corn
3. Noura Erakat
4. Lydia Guman
5. Donna Marsh O'Connor
6. Talat Hamdani
7. Joel Rubin
8. Brett Eagleson

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