
We're Not Kidding is a show where funny people talk about serious things, hosted by Zeteo founder Mehdi Hasan and regularly featuring internationally acclaimed comedian Bassem Youssef.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsComedy | |||

There are few people who have worked in progressive media as long as Sam Seder.
As the host of the massively popular and long-running YouTube series 'The Majority Report', Sam paved the way for progressive pundits with his sharp and funny analysis ... more
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This week's 'We're Not Kidding' guest thinks "hot people" have been excluded from politics for too long — and it's time to change that.
Mary Beth Baron... more
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"How is it that a 34 year-old Turkish-American socialist Twitch streamer is now a kingmaker in the Democratic Party of the United States?"
Hasan Piker s... more
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Stephen Miller's baldness. Donald Trump's theater career. Alexi "DEI hire" Lalas. South African racists. Inept autocrats. Baby Hitler. Osama Bin Laden's f... more
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It undermines your arguments rather than getting your point across and it makes you seem slightly unhinged. Otherwise, please keep putting the truth out there.
Thank you Ilana for speaking to the Jews out here who are frustrated and upset with the loud voices who are not speaking for us (aka Debra Messing 🤮). Please keep spreading the word, you’re the best!
Mehdi Hasan AND Mark Ruffalo? This was a perfect episode. Listening to these two wonderful human beings gave me hope. The news has been horrifically unrelentingly and I have been so frustrated. After this episode, I feel rejuvenated, knowing there are so many beautiful people out there. We haven’t lost our humanity.
I agree with a previous review to slow down. We ALL LOVE IT when you crush it in a debate/opposing guest, but this is meant to be fun right? No need to answer for or step on other’s comments. You’re the best at exposing views, your guests/FRIENDS on this share them, relax & enjoy yourself. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Love you, miss you on tv …BUT! Please STOP INTERRUPTING so you can ANSWER YOUR OWN QUESTIONS. Yasmin Elhady is witty & insightful, but listeners were deprived of her comedic comments since you cut her off about 80% of the time maybe more. stop that please. We know you’re brilliant, let your guests shine some more.
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This show blends sharp political analysis with humor, featuring candid conversations with comedians and journalists who unpack current events, media dynamics, and power. Topics span Israel-Palestine, U.S. politics, media ethics, and celebrity influence, all through a satirical yet serious lens. Guests often bring personal experiences that illuminate broader issues, making complex subjects approachable without sacrificing nuance. The format stands out for balancing entertaining banter with stubbornly rigorous scrutiny, frequently challenging dominant narratives while fostering accessible civic discussion.
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Recent guests on We're Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends include:
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2. Hasan Piker
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