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Mehdi Unfiltered

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Fascism
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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 Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Benjamin Moser, who makes the case for why Zionism isn't Judaism, and how it is being used to replace Judaism while oppressing and displacing Palestinia... more

Mehdi has never backed down from a good ol' Twitter feud, especially with centrist, contrarian pundit Matthew Yglesias – the author of 'Slow Boring', one of the most popular political Substack newsletters, and one of the most-read writers inside of ... more

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Three years ago, the world was left stunned by Hamas's brutal and horrific surprise attack on Israel, in which the militant group killed over 1,000 Israelis and kidnapped over 250 people.

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Alex Gibney sits down with Mehdi to discuss his nearly four-hour long exposé on the world's richest man.

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Avi Melamed
Author, analyst, former Israeli intelligence official and founder of Inside the Middle East Institute
Inside the Middle East Institute
Episode: How Did October 7 Happen? Mehdi Asks a Former Israeli Intelligence Official
Alex Gibney
Award-winning documentary filmmaker and director of Musk
Episode: This Filmmaker Exposed Benjamin Netanyahu. Now, He's Taking On Elon Musk
Naomi Klein
Journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Zeteo contributor
Episode: The 'End Times' Fascists Want Doomsday. Can They Be Stopped?
Astra Taylor
Award-winning writer, documentarian, founder of the DEC Collective
Episode: The 'End Times' Fascists Want Doomsday. Can They Be Stopped?
Anand Giridharadas
Writer and author of Man in the Mirror: Hope, Struggle, and Belonging in an American City
Episode: Is This the 'Defining Political Emotion of Our Time'? A Best-Selling Author Makes the Case
Chris Van Hollen
Maryland Senator, Foreign Affairs Committee member
U.S. Senate
Episode: Is Chris Van Hollen Running for President? Here's What He Is Saying to Mehdi
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
Abdul El-Sayed
Progressive doctor and public health official, Michigan Senate candidate
Democratic Party / Michgan Senate campaign
Episode: Abdul El-Sayed Hits Back Against His Critics

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 667 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
    Canadaa month 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
    Australia2 months 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.

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    3
    Piranga
    United States2 months 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

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    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.

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    krwlos1
    United States3 months ago

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Praise for staying factual and avoiding false balance while not shying away from controversial topics.
Some criticisms mention paywall access as a barrier to content.
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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Is This the 'Defining Political Emotion of Our Time'? A Best-Selling Author Makes the Case
Q: Have we made any progress off the back of this case? If Jordan Neely walks onto a train subway tomorrow in the same way, and there's a Daniel Penny on that subway, is anything different? Does it end differently?
Giridharadas said he did not think the outcome would be different, noting unresolved policy failures and the difficulty of balancing ideology with the practical need to help people in crisis.
Is This the 'Defining Political Emotion of Our Time'? A Best-Selling Author Makes the Case
Q: What conclusion did you come to?
Giridharadas concluded that abandonment was the common feeling among people in the subway car and a defining political emotion that fuels wider divisions.
This Filmmaker Exposed Benjamin Netanyahu. Now, He's Taking On Elon Musk
Q: Is Elon Musk the most dangerous person on Earth?
Gibney says he believes Musk is, citing his growing role in defense planning and describing xAI as a reckless company.
This Filmmaker Exposed Benjamin Netanyahu. Now, He's Taking On Elon Musk
Q: What made you want to make a film about Elon Musk?
Gibney says he was initially ambivalent about Musk and admired some of his work, but Musk's growing power ultimately drew his interest.
How Did October 7 Happen? Mehdi Asks a Former Israeli Intelligence Official
Q: Do you believe what happened in Gaza is a genocide?
Melamed says no, calling the loss of innocent life tragic. He argues that Hamas, rather than Israel, meets his stated criteria for genocide, while Hasan challenges that conclusion with the Genocide Convention's criteria, reported conduct, and statements by Israeli officials.

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Recent guests on Mehdi Unfiltered include:

1. Avi Melamed
2. Alex Gibney
3. Naomi Klein
4. Astra Taylor
5. Anand Giridharadas
6. Chris Van Hollen
7. Melat Kiros
8. David Corn

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