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The Mehdi Hasan Show features insightful reporting and probing interviews that provide deeper context for politics in our interconnected society.

Mehdi Hasan, MSNBC


    • Feb 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 93 EPISODES

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    The Mehdi Hasan Show podcast is a fantastic addition to the world of political podcasts. With his intelligence, wit, and straightforward manner, Mehdi Hasan consistently delivers thought-provoking and insightful content that keeps listeners engaged and informed. As a fan of his Sunday show on MSNBC, I was thrilled to discover that it is now available as a podcast, allowing me to keep up with the latest episodes even when I can't tune in live.

    One of the best aspects of The Mehdi Hasan Show podcast is its diversity of topics and guests. Hasan covers a wide range of political issues, from domestic policy debates to international affairs, providing a comprehensive analysis that goes beyond surface-level discussions. His interviews are particularly noteworthy, as he skillfully questions guests from all sides of the political spectrum, challenging their views and pushing for deeper insights. This podcast truly offers balanced perspectives and encourages critical thinking among its listeners.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is Hasan's ability to connect with his audience through his passionate delivery and clear communication style. He has a knack for breaking down complex issues into understandable terms without oversimplifying them. Whether you're well-versed in politics or just starting to delve into current events, The Mehdi Hasan Show podcast offers something for everyone.

    However, one drawback of this podcast is the occasional gap in episodes. While it's understandable that holiday schedules may contribute to these gaps, it can be disappointing for dedicated listeners who look forward to new episodes regularly. It would be great if there could be more consistency in releasing episodes or at least some communication about breaks in the schedule.

    In conclusion, The Mehdi Hasan Show podcast is an essential listen for anyone interested in politics and current events. With its insightful analysis, diverse range of topics and guests, and Hasan's engaging delivery style, this podcast provides an informative and thought-provoking experience for its audience. While there may be occasional gaps in episodes, the quality content makes up for it. I highly recommend tuning in to The Mehdi Hasan Show podcast for a fresh and informed perspective on the political landscape.



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    Latest episodes from The Mehdi Hasan Show

    Special preview of Into America presents: Uncounted Millions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 6:12


    On Into America presents: Uncounted Millions: The Power of Reparations, award-winning MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee dives into one of today's most pressing debates: reparations. Months ago, Trymaine discovered the little-known story of Gabriel Coakley and it blew his mind. In the midst of the Civil War, Coakley was among a handful of Black people who found a way to get compensated for slavery by the US government. On Uncounted Millions, Trymaine talks to Coakley's descendants about how reparations forever changed their family's trajectory. And as more cities and states consider the issue at a policy level, he imagines how reparations might shape the whole of Black America.  Listen to this special preview now. And follow the show: https://link.chtbl.com/iapum_fdlw

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - January 7th, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 41:43


    Republicans are in control of the messaging war after Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns. When will liberals push back? Plus, the horrors in Gaza through the lens of now-iconic Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - December 17th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 35:31


    Alarming new details on Trump's authoritarian plans. Plus, my conversation with Masha Gessen, a Jewish descendant of Holocaust survivors, whose award ceremony was nearly derailed after they condemned the atrocities in Gaza.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - December 3rd, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 38:59


    What are the dangers of a Trump second term? Plus, Palestinian politician Dr. Mustafa Barghouti joins to discuss escalating Israeli attacks in the West Bank. And: author Ryan Grim, on how AIPAC is raising money to get rid of a group of Congresswomen known as "The Squad."

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - November 19th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 41:21


    Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has sadly passed away. We'll take you through her life, legacy, and passion for social causes. And, Rep. Greg Casar joins to discuss Donald Trump's radical plans for a second term as President. Plus, new details on Israel and Hamas reportedly getting closer to reaching a hostage deal.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - November 12th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 40:38


    As fighting escalates near Al-Shifa Hospital, the Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch talks about possible war crimes in Gaza. And a look at what Biden and Democrats can take away from Tuesday's Big Election Wins.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - November 5th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 39:10


    Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman joins the show for a conversation on Joe Biden's prospects one year out from the 2024 election. Plus, Mary Trump previews her uncle's day in court as Donald Trump prepares to testify in his own civil fraud trial. And, a top U.N. official speaks on resigning from the organization, citing the “genocide” of Palestinians.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - October 22nd, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 39:00


    Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins the show to discuss the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war and the dysfunction of the Republican party. Plus: two former Trump lawyers flip on the ex-president... who will be next?

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - October 1st, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 37:36


    A government shutdown averted, for now. But isn't it time we fix the extreme dysfunction of our political system? We discuss with Congressman Eric Swalwell. Plus, how this week's dueling speeches from President Biden and Donald Trump show us what's at stake in 2024.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - September 24th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 82:01


    Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is implicated in yet another scandal. Where are the calls for his resignation? Plus, gun violence survivor and Gen-Z Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost on the new White House gun safety office.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - September 17th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 37:25


    What will happen as right-wing leaders push our democracy to a breaking point in Wisconsin, D.C. and beyond? The authors of "Tyranny of the Minority" weigh in. Plus, the mixed legacy of Sen. Mitt Romney, who is enjoying a farewell tour after announcing he will not seek re-election.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - September 10th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 38:05


    Are the media headlines telling the full story about the 2024 Trump-Biden polls? And, New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos pushes back on Mayor Eric Adams' claims that migrants will “destroy the city.” Plus: catch some of Mehdi's heated viral interview with GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - September 3rd, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 40:02


    Republicans are refusing to accept prosecutors and judges that they don't like. How bad is this for American democracy? And with new questions on Mitch McConnell's health, at what point should leaders make way for newer, fresher, younger folks?

    The Mehdi Hassan Show - August 27th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 36:52


    A "disgusting ideology of hate" in a Jacksonville shooting that Republicans are too quiet about. Isn't it time for them to speak up? And Donald Trump's history of racism comes with a dose of irony as a group of strong Black women lead the way to a possible conviction in one of the many legal cases against him.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - August 13th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 37:41


    Calls for violence from Donald Trump's supporters. Where does it end and how do we stop it? And a new report reveals we may be moving closer toward a fourth indictment for the ex-president.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - August 6th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 36:37


    Debunking the Trump team's legal defense of strawmanning and straight-up lying in response to the third indictment. And how the GOP Chairman of the House Committee chasing after Hunter Biden was kind of humiliated...by his own star witness.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - July 30th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 38:09


    From Nixon to Trump: what does it cost to be loyal to a criminal president? We get into the new charges and the new defendant in the Trump classified documents case. Plus, calling out conservative SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito's comment that the Supreme Court can't be regulated. And Ron DeSantis defends teaching the benefits of slavery, to the chagrin of some Black conservatives.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - July 23rd, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 38:38


    Miles Taylor joins this episode to discuss the threat of another Trump presidency. Plus, we dive into the ex-President's ongoing legal troubles. And, protests in Israel against Prime Minister Netanyahu's efforts to strip power away from the Supreme Court. 

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - July 2nd, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 40:47


    Decades of progress, destroyed by six conservative SCOTUS justices… will Democrats be able to re-balance the court? Plus, comparing Nixon to Trump… did Nixon pave the way for Trump to commit crimes? And, in an exclusive interview with Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, we discuss his case, human rights, and democracy in Pakistan.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - June 18th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 38:19


    Donald Trump's next legal hurdle comes in Georgia and it may be the most open-and-shut case of them of all. Plus, the Republican accusations of bribery designed to take down President Biden. The only problem? There's no evidence to back them up!

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - June 11th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 38:20


    Twice impeached, twice indicted. But is Donald Trump really heading to prison for a hundred years? Plus, Congressman Eric Swalwell reacts to the historic indictment.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - June 4th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 38:15


    The Grand Jury investigating Donald Trump's mishandling of classified documents meets again this week. Are we close to seeing criminal charges? Plus, Ken Paxton is under renewed scrutiny for his election interference efforts in the wake of his recent impeachment.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - May 28th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 60:48


    Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy revealed their debt agreement, but can this be called a "deal" if only Republicans got what they wanted? And Marianne Williamson talks pushing Biden to the left and why she think this candidacy will end differently for her. 

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - May 14th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 40:33


    The GOP shows no shame by sticking with Donald Trump and George Santos, despite both of them being charged with multiple crimes. And a Texas father who lost his son in the Uvalde school massacre talks about why he was kicked out of the state capitol last week.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - May 7th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 42:06


    Republicans again refuse to take action on gun safety after an only-in-America tragedy strikes Allen, Texas. And Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg reflects on his unique legacy. 

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - April 30th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 38:43


    Donald Trump's political career might feel like a walk down the hallway of shame, but he is still the Republican front-runner for 2024. Plus, why did Chief Justice John Roberts decline a meeting about SCOTUS ethics reform with the Senate Judiciary Committee? Also, just how far did Tucker Carlson go with his on-air racism at Fox? We have the receipts. And finally, David Mandel joins to discuss the new HBO political comedy “White House Plumbers.”

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - April 23rd, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 39:06


    Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump joins us to discuss the fear-mongering agenda of conservative cable news and how it contributed to the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl. Plus: the fight to hold Clarence Thomas accountable for his ethical lapses. And, RFK Jr. announces a run for president, while being called out by his own family.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - April 16th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 41:00


    What will be Fox's fate after the Dominion defamation trial? Plus, how will Democrats respond to the latest installment in the saga of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. And GOP House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan's desperate attempt to attack Alvin Bragg, the man holding Donald Trump to account.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - April 9th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 41:46


    In Tennessee, House Republicans expel two Black democrats for protesting gun deaths, at the same time the Texas governor promises to pardon a man convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protester. Plus, Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated “Central Park Five” on what he thinks of criminal defendant Donald Trump. And a closer look at GOP mega-donor Harlan Crow and his controversial collection of Nazi artifacts.

    Bonus: Prosecuting Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 3:48


    As a bonus for listeners, we're sharing a preview from Prosecuting Donald Trump, a new original podcast series from MSNBC.    Donald Trump became the first ex-president to be arraigned on criminal charges Tuesday. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord tell us what happened inside that Manhattan courtroom, what stood out to them in the pages of the indictment and what it all tells us about how District Attorney Alvin Bragg plans to build his case. Listen to the first three episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/pdt_fd

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - April 2nd, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 38:15


    We set the record straight on Trump's "unprecedented" indictment and look at why so many in the news business have their framing so wrong. And one Democrat shows his party how to get angry on gun violence. 

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - March 26th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 39:44


    Has the Republican Party been reduced to fascism vs. fascism in 2024 with a Trump-DeSantis matchup? Plus: Rep. Jamaal Bowman joins to argue against a TikTok ban and filmmaker Michael Moore discusses his famous anti-Iraq War Oscars' speech. 

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - March 19th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 38:39


    Mary Trump and law professor, Jennifer Taub, join us to discuss Donald Trump's potential indictments and his desperate attempts to get ahead of the narrative. Plus, 20 years since the Iraq War and still no accountability and March For Our Lives co-founder David Hogg on the movement against gun violence.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - March 5th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 39:27


    How can Democrats improve their messaging in the run-up to 2024? We're joined by Congressman Eric Swalwell to discuss. Plus, we speak with Democratic Senator Peter Welch about the letter he just handed to President Biden about reining in Israel's far-right government.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - February 26th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 37:39


    Marjorie Taylor Greene creates a recipe for violence with calls for a national divorce. And Mike Pence wants to be a 2024 alternative to Trump even as he continues to do Trump's bidding on Jan. 6

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - February 19th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 39:26


    How much American support is left for Ukraine as the war's one year anniversary approaches? Plus, a former 1/6 committee investigator about why Jan. 6 wasn't a one off.

    Special preview: Trymaine Lee on 50 years of hip-hop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 5:34


    This Black History Month, MSNBC's “Into America” podcast celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a special mini-series, “Street Disciples: Politics, Power and the Rise of Hip-Hop.” Hosted by Trymaine Lee, the series explores how our country's political and economic forces shaped half a century of hip-hop, and how over time, hip-hop shaped America. Listen to a preview of the second episode featuring hip-hop legend Melle Mel, the man behind “The Message,” and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/iambhm_fd

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - February 5th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 40:10


    Ron DeSantis leads the charge on erasing Black history from our classrooms. When will liberals fight back? And a conversation with Congressman Jamaal Bowman on police violence.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - January 29th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 40:06


    How policing and institutional racism -- yes, racism -- played a role in the death of Tyre Nichols. Plus, a conversation with the director of "Stranger at the Gate," a powerful short film about how love and community conquered Islamophobia in a small American town.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - January 15th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 39:44


    What is behind Merrick Garland's apparent campaign to appease Republicans in Washington? And, keeping up with George Santos—why is the GOP doing nothing about his bizarre lies? Plus, the newest conservative nothing-burger: a pregnant Batman villain.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - January 8th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 36:56


    Thousands of supporters of the former Brazilian president storm the country's capitol. Sound familiar? Also, the three-ring circus we witnessed over the House Speakership raises concerns of a debt limit crisis.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - December 11, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 39:28


    Jared Kushner is the Trump family investigation no one's really talking about. Did he shape U.S. foreign policy to help his own bottom line? Also, Kyrsten Sinema steals the spotlight as we try to make sense of the senator's attention-seeking party switch.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - December 4, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 38:50


    Republicans & Democrats alike want Trump to denounce Ye and White Nationalist Nick Fuentes, but there's a clear reason why he's staying silent. And, in the final days of the Georgia runoff, Herschel Walker, once again, proves why he's the most deeply unqualified Senate candidate in United States history.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - November 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 40:57


    Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a new special counsel, but will it bring Donald Trump any closer to justice? Democrats are already looking to 2024 and trying to shake up the presidential primary calendar.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - November 13, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 39:48


    Democrats hold onto the Senate as Donald Trump seethes over the GOP's disastrous midterm performance. Democratic Congressman-Elect, Maxwell Alejandro Frost – the first Gen Z member of Congress – discusses how young voters helped save American Democracy

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - October 30, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 40:42


    Paul Pelosi is violently attacked in his San Francisco home… how it's part of a growing, disturbing trend seen in American politics; Former President Obama stumps for Democrats in key races as the midterms draw near; Chaos reigns as Elon Musk takes over Twitter.

    Special Preview: “The Revolution with Steve Kornacki”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 4:33


    Steve Kornacki gives a special preview of his new podcast, “The Revolution with Steve Kornacki.” In this six-part original series, Kornacki steps back from the Big Board to tell the origin story of the 1994 Republican “revolution,” the midterm election when the GOP took the House majority for the first time in four decades. Listen to all six episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/trwsk_fdlw

    The Mehdi Hasan Show - October 23, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 39:34


    More than questionable behavior from Rep. Lauren Boebert surrounding January 6th yet why isn't she being held accountable? Republicans have their policy plans ready if they regain power and it's truly frightening.

    The Mehdi Hasan Show- October 16, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 40:43


    Donald Trump is now threatening American Jews....yes really. Rep. Ilhan Omar tells Mehdi about how Democratic Congressional leaders worked to save the Capitol on January 6th, and with less than a month to the midterms....where should the Democrats' focus be? 

    Special preview: “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 4:45


    Rachel Maddow gives a special preview of her new podcast, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra.” In this eight-part original series, Rachel tells an all-but-forgotten true story of American extremism getting supercharged, connecting the dots between sitting members of Congress aiding and abetting a plot to overthrow the government and the lengths they would go to in order to cover their tracks. Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/rmpu_fdlw

    The Mehdi Hassan Show - October 9, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 38:53


    The force is with us as Mark Hamill, AKA The Last Jedi, joins to discuss his new role in helping Ukraine. Also, the Far-Right's rhetoric gets uglier, as they accuse Dems of crimes and abuses they're already committing. 

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