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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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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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Eddie Glaude Jr.
Author and Princeton University professor discussed in depth during the interview
Princeton University
Episode: 'Mythical America': Author Confronts What Most Americans Won't as 250th Anniversary Approaches
Ashley St. Clair
Former MAGA influencer and activist, guest on the show
Former MAGA influencer, Turning Point USA affiliate
Episode: Mom of Elon Musk's Child Spills MAGA's Secrets
John Kiriakou
Former CIA officer, whistleblower on CIA torture
Former CIA, Deep Focus Podcast host
Episode: Why This Former CIA Agent Thinks the Agency Was Setting Him Up
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
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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

Host

Mehdi Hasan
Host of Mehdi Unfiltered

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 579 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 States2 months 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 States3 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 States4 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….?
    Japan5 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 States7 months ago

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'Mythical America': Author Confronts What Most Americans Won't as 250th Anniversary Approaches
Q: Is there a usable path forward to move beyond the current cycle of racialized politics and deep-seated partisanship?
They advocate for naming and addressing systemic issues, pushing for policy changes that reduce the political power of dog whistles and center moral accountability in democracy.
'Mythical America': Author Confronts What Most Americans Won't as 250th Anniversary Approaches
Q: What has changed in the last 250 years regarding the status and treatment of Black Americans, and how does that shape today's political climate?
The guest notes that while some progress has occurred, the core tension between freedom and racial hierarchy persists, shaping ongoing battles over voting rights, immigration, and civil rights.
'Mythical America': Author Confronts What Most Americans Won't as 250th Anniversary Approaches
Q: If you live in the US, you may be conflicted about celebrating its semi-quincentennial anniversary. What are the risks of celebrating without reckoning with history?
Glaude explains that milestone anniversaries expose the country's contradictions and call for examining how myths of a 'storybook' America have erased or minimized racial violence and exclusion.
Why This Former CIA Agent Thinks the Agency Was Setting Him Up
Q: Why did you join the CIA and why did you end up leaving?
The guest explains a family background in public service, initial interest in broad government work, and how a CIA officer being undercover in academia influenced his path. He ultimately left due to changes within the agency, a difficult personal situation, and a decision to focus on his sons.
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.

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3. John Kiriakou
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6. Ammar Campa-Najjar
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