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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 politics, the state of Wisconsin is generally known for its swing state voters, razor-thin margins, and in the past decade, its back-and-forth support for U.S. President Donald Trump.

But democratic socialist and Wisconsin gubernatorial candidat... more

In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by California Congressman Ro Khanna after Israeli settlers and soldiers detained him in the West Bank.

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In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by journalist and documentarian Abby Martin to discuss her latest documentary, 'Cuba After Castro,' where she became the first U.S. journalist to sit down with Cuban president Miguel Díaz-... more

Ever since his election to the Senate in 2024, Ruben Gallego, the junior senator from Arizona, has been widely viewed as a major Democratic presidential contender in 2028.

But can Gallego keep that momentum going, as Donald Trump's Department of J... more

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Ruben Gallego
Senator from Arizona
United States Senate (Democrat)
Episode: Could This Outspoken Arizona Senator Be the Dems' Presidential Nominee in 2028?
Jonathan Swan
Co-author of Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump; journalist
Axios
Episode: Meet the Author Whose Stunning New Book on Trump Has Made the President Super Mad
Abdul El-Sayed
Progressive political candidate; former public health official
Michigan Senate candidate
Episode: Could This Be America's First Muslim Senator?
Yassamin Ansari
Representative, Iranian-American Democrat in Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: 'We Need To Be the Anti-War Party,' Says Iranian-American House Democrat
Naz Shah
Labour MP and author of Honoured
Member of Parliament, United Kingdom
Episode: Labour MP Naz Shah on Political Violence, Gaza, and Why We're Living in 'Dangerous Times'
Austin Ahlman
Journalist; anti-monopolist; Open Markets Institute
Open Markets Institute
Episode: 'Both Parties Are Fundamentally Beholden To Their Donors': Meet the Viral Independent Candidate Fighting Monopolist Power
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
Vali Nasr
Professor of Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: What Does Iran Want? An Expert Explains
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

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Mehdi Hasan
Host of Mehdi Unfiltered

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 579 ratings
  • Because face palming hasn’t produced better results

    Literally interviewing an Iranian congressperson, he can pronoun Iran (eh rahn) correctly but then continually, repeatedly, and incorrectly pronounces Iranian as “I rain ian”. EVEN IN THE FACE OF A CONGRESSPERSON WHO REPEATEDLY PRONOUNCES Iranian CORRECTLY AS “Eh-Ron-ian”.

    Mehdi’s own name follows this syllable structure and it’s “meh-de”. Everyone should just call this man “May Dee” until he figures it out.

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    2
    Degan J.
    United States21 days ago
  • 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 States4 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 States5 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….?
    Japan6 months ago

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Could This Outspoken Arizona Senator Be the Dems' Presidential Nominee in 2028?
Q: What should a 2028 Democratic candidate look like?
The next candidate must understand the economic pain people are feeling, be able to present unorthodox yet concrete policies to address it, and be willing to challenge the concentration of wealth.
Could This Outspoken Arizona Senator Be the Dems' Presidential Nominee in 2028?
Q: How serious are you about a presidential run in 2028?
I don't know yet; I want to focus on 2026 and building a governing, winning coalition, while also considering the personal tradeoffs, such as spending time with my family.
'We Need To Be the Anti-War Party,' Says Iranian-American House Democrat
Q: Do you believe Democrats should be rejecting money from groups like APAC, given the lobbying and influence in primaries?
I do believe Democrats should reject money from APAC and similar groups, and I have decided not to accept support from any of them this cycle to avoid the perception that my decisions are influenced by external organizations.
Meet the Author Whose Stunning New Book on Trump Has Made the President Super Mad
Q: What was the most challenging part of writing about such high-level meetings and ensuring credibility?
Verifying multiple accounts from people with different agendas and avoiding relying on a single source; we used careful corroboration and kept a rule of false until proven otherwise, which helped manage the inherent uncertainty in such sensitive material.
Labour MP Naz Shah on Political Violence, Gaza, and Why We're Living in 'Dangerous Times'
Q: What was it like to lose your front bench role for standing up for a ceasefire?
She explains that the decision was non-negotiable for her and framed it as a stance aligned with her conscience and the views of many constituents, even if it meant personal political cost.

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2. Jonathan Swan
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5. Naz Shah
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