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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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As the tragic anniversary of Sudan's forgotten genocide sadly appears to go unnoticed amidst escalation in Iran, Mehdi discusses with two experts what the situation currently is on the ground, what might happen next, and why Sudan is not getting the ... more

On this episode of 'Mehdi Unfiltered,' California Rep. Ro Khanna talks to Mehdi about the child sex abuse allegations against Donald Trump in the Epstein files, and his fears over an escalating war in Iran.

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In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi presses YouTube personality 'Professor' Xueqin Jiang on his viral predictions about Trump and Iran, his conspiracy theories about 'secret societies,' and whether he is a 'useful idiot' for the Chine... more

In this exclusive and wide-ranging Zeteo interview, Mehdi presses a senior Iranian official – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, who was involved in last month's nuclear meetings in Geneva – on the state of the war, the future of negotiation... more

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LaMonica McIver
New Jersey Democratic Congresswoman
U.S. House of Representatives, New Jersey
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Anand Gopal
Middle East correspondent and Pulitzer Prize finalist
Author of Days of Love and Rage
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Ece Temelkuran
Author and journalist known for Nation of Strangers and How to Lose a Country
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Ibram X. Kendi
Historian and author
Author of Chain of Ideas
Episode: The Great Replacement Theory: What Is It and Why Is It So Dangerous?
Ben Rhodes
Former Deputy National Security Advisor under President Obama
Pod Save the World / Center for a New American Security (contextual)
Episode: Israel 'Wants a Failed State' in Iran: Ex-Obama Official Slams the War and the Dems' Weak Response to It
Junaid Ahmed
Candidate running in Illinois' 8th district
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Episode: Meet Three Congressional Candidates Taking on AIPAC
Kat Abughazaleh
Former Zeteo contributor running in Illinois' 9th district
Candidate (Illinois)
Episode: Meet Three Congressional Candidates Taking on AIPAC
Robert Peters
State senator running in Illinois' 2nd district
Candidate (Illinois)
Episode: Meet Three Congressional Candidates Taking on AIPAC
Mohamed ElBaradei
Former director general of the IAEA (1997-2009), Nobel Peace Prize laureate
IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)
Episode: 'Bogus Evidence': Former Nuclear Watchdog Head Debunks US Justification for Iran War

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Mehdi Hasan
Host of Mehdi Unfiltered; leading voice behind the show's unfiltered news and interviews.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 526 ratings
  • 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 States9 days 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 Statesa month 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….?
    Japan2 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 States4 months ago
  • Mehdi is brilliant

    The man is encyclopedic and fearless. Just the sort of luminary we need in this age of sophistry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeterEamonn
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's unfiltered, honest analysis and fearlessness in challenging guests.
Audiences value concise, factual, no-nonsense reporting that informs rather than inflames.
Fans note the show's ability to attract high-profile guests who contribute strong perspectives and accountability.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

'Stupid' Trump Rolled Over For Netanyahu, Says Senator
Q: What would you say to those who accuse the administration of being influenced by Israel?
The guest states that while support for allies is normal, the U.S. should not tolerate actions that undermine international law or endanger American citizens.
'Stupid' Trump Rolled Over For Netanyahu, Says Senator
Q: Is there accountability for civilian casualties in the conflict, such as the schoolgirls incident?
Yes, there is a call for accountability and transparency, and a push to end the war to prevent further harm to civilians.
'Stupid' Trump Rolled Over For Netanyahu, Says Senator
Q: What is going on with the administration's shifting rationales for the Iran war?
The guest argues that the rationales have continually changed and that the real aim may involve broader strategic objectives, with concerns about intelligence and the cost to U.S. credibility.
Civil War in Iran Would Be 'Tenfold as Deadly' as Syria, Journalist Explains
Q: Where do major world powers stand on a potential Iran conflict, and what lessons might Americans draw from Syria's experience?
The guest notes that powers have avoided direct confrontation and instead influence peripheral states, implying that intervention often serves competing interests rather than the people, urging cautious assessments of promises of support.
Civil War in Iran Would Be 'Tenfold as Deadly' as Syria, Journalist Explains
Q: In the midst of this war in Iran, what would a civilian uprising look like that could work based on what you saw in Syria?
The guest explains that uprisings are complicated by external actors and internal divisions, and that successful change requires coherent strategy and durable institutions, not just overthrowing a leader.

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1. LaMonica McIver
2. Anand Gopal
3. Ece Temelkuran
4. Ibram X. Kendi
5. Ben Rhodes
6. Junaid Ahmed
7. Kat Abughazaleh
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