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Mehdi Hasan

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Editor and CEO, Zeteo Author, ‘Win Every Argument’ British-American

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 8h
I'll be on @msnownews.bsky.social with @velshi.com at 11pm Eastern, live tonight, to talk about the pre-dawn raid on @ilhanmn.bsky.social's home and Trump's ongoing and *actual* weaponization of the government against his political opponents. Join us!
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
“Is This Failed Actor Nepo Baby Now the Biggest Media Mogul Ever?” For his Zeteo ‘Ragebait’ column, media column Justin Baragona brings receipts on David Ellison:
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Is This Failed Actor Nepo-Baby Now the Biggest Media Mogul Ever?
Good evening, and welcome to this week’s ‘Ragebait.’
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"When the AI Bubble Bursts, Big Tech Will Be Scarier Than Ever" The AI bust will be a crucial moment in the history of capitalism. Big tech is organised – we need to get organised enough to resist. From @graceblakeley.substack.com for @zeteo.uk:
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When the AI Bubble Bursts, Big Tech Will Be Scarier Than Ever
The AI bust will be a crucial moment in the history of capitalism. Big tech is organised enough to benefit from the concentration of power that will follow – we need to get organised enough to resist.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Wanna come and be in the live audience for the taping of my ‘Head to Head’ interview with ex-Trump adviser Steve Cortes at Georgetown in DC this evening? You’ll have a chance to ask questions, too. It’ll be lively! Register for free tickets here: forms.gle/dnoskWoQSsmn...
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
What is the Hannibal Directive? How and why was it activated on Oct 7th, as the Israeli defense minister admitted? And how many Israelis were killed as a result of it on Oct 7th? My full deep-dive for Zeteo on the third anniversary of the Hamas attack: zeteo.com/p/what-is-th...
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"Suella Braverman: Britain’s Most Self-Loathing Brown Person?" The reliably toxic politician is well known for false and harmful racial allegations. Now she says she cannot be English because she has the ‘wrong ancestry’. From @afuahirsch.bsky.social and @zeteo.uk - read/share/subscribe:
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Suella Braverman: Britain’s Most Self-Loathing Brown Person?
The reliably toxic politician is well known for false and harmful racial allegations. Now she says she cannot be English because she has the ‘wrong ancestry’.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Full show, including my debate with two lying Israeli propagandists: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8nu...
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‘Total BULL*** From a LYING Military’’ IDF Takes On Piers Morgan, Mehdi Hasan and Hasan Piker
YouTube video by Piers Morgan Uncensored
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The IDF came into my Twitter replies to try & boost their fake report accusing Palestinian journalists they murdered of being Hamas. But when Piers Morgan invited them to debate the so-called evidence with me, they didn't show up so... he empty-chaired them. And then I debunked their 'study':
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“Israel’s Lawyer: Debunking the Arguments of Natasha Hausdorff” The star of UK Lawyers for Israel has been all over the media since the start of the genocide, pushing a ridiculous narrative. Zeteo UK asked an international law expert to examine her claims zeteo.uk/p/israels-la...
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Israel’s Lawyer: Debunking the Arguments of Natasha Hausdorff
The star of UK Lawyers for Israel has been all over the UK media since the start of the genocide, pushing a ridiculous narrative. Zeteo UK asked an international law expert to examine her claims.
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Zeteo UK @zeteo.uk · 02/10/2026
On the new episode of ‘Sangita Meets…’ Photographer @misanharriman.bsky.social    speaks up about the media’s treatment of Jason Arday, the link between activism and photography, and his friendship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Watch:
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‘Poison Pen’ of the Press Killed Jason Arday, Misan Harriman Tells Sangita Myska
The renowned photographer and activist also chats with Sangita about the lack of press accountability, the online campaign against him over his views on Gaza and his friendship with Meghan Markle.
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 02/10/2026
Brutal Poll Shows Trump’s Number Is Up But on He Rants Regardless Getting eight out of 10 Americans to agree is a feat but you don’t want it to be about how you’re failing to tackle a cost of living crisis. Read today's 'First Draft' from @martinpengelly.bsky.social: zeteo.com/p/brutal-pol...
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📉 Brutal Poll Shows Trump’s Number Is Up But on He Rants Regardless
Getting eight out of 10 Americans to agree is a feat but you don’t want it to be about how you’re failing to tackle a cost of living crisis. Also, ‘peace envoy’ Jared Kushner has a huge conflict.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Top Republicans Privately Admit Their Hasan Piker Attacks Are a Dud" Swin’s conversations with Trumpworld insiders reveal alarm at just how badly the plan to make the leftist streamer the main midterms character is misfiring. Also, Pete Hegseth beclowns himself again.
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First Draft: 📉 Top Republicans Privately Admit Their Hasan Piker Attacks Are a Dud
Swin’s conversations with Trumpworld insiders reveal alarm at just how badly the plan to make the leftist streamer the main midterms character is misfiring. Also, Pete Hegseth beclowns himself again.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Exposed: The Israeli Lie Machine Targeting Britain" Andy Burnham is to set up a centre to counter ‘poisonous’ disinformation, focused on Russia. But will it only challenge foreign interference based on whether the country responsible is friend or foe? Read @owenjones.bsky.social, for Zeteo UK:
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Exposed: The Israeli Lie Machine Targeting Britain
Andy Burnham is to set up a centre to counter ‘poisonous’ disinformation, focused on Russia. But will it only challenge foreign interference based on whether the country responsible is friend or foe?
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"What ‘SNL’ Gets So Wrong About Mamdani’s Social Media Strategy" The establishment is totally clueless about why the NYC mayor thrives online. Plus, breaking news on the WarnerMount merger, and MAGA media embarrasses itself after the Eric Schmitt faceplant. @justinbaragona.bsky.social for Zeteo:
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What ‘SNL’ Gets So Wrong About Mamdani’s Social Media Strategy
The establishment is totally clueless about why the NYC mayor thrives online. Plus, breaking news on the WarnerMount merger, and MAGA media embarrasses itself after the Eric Schmitt faceplant.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"How the Global Right Weaponizes Antisemitism to Fight the Left" It’s not just the Trump regime. From Germany to the UK to even Canada, attacking progressives to supposedly protect Jews is widespread, writes fascism expert and Jewish philosopher Jason Stanley for Zeteo:
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How the Global Right Weaponizes Antisemitism to Fight the Left
It’s not just the Trump regime. From Germany to the UK to even Canada, attacking progressives to supposedly protect Jews is widespread, writes Jewish philosopher and fascism expert Jason Stanley.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"First Draft: 📺 Trump’s White House Agrees His ‘Midterm Ads’ Are Illegal. They’re Doing It Anyway" Donald Trump is demanding the propagandistic TV ads, even as some of his aides fret they ‘obviously’ break federal law. Read/share/subscribe:
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First Draft: 📺 Trump’s White House Agrees His ‘Midterm Ads’ Are Illegal. They’re Doing It Anyway
Donald Trump is demanding the propagandistic TV ads, even as some of his aides fret they ‘obviously’ break federal law. Missouri MAGA Senator Eric Schmitt, meanwhile, makes a fool of himself.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Russia has committed an aggression and is conducting an unlawful war... against Ukraine... I want Putin to get in front of the ICC." UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, responds to critics who say she's pro-Russia. My full Zeteo interview with her: zeteo.com/p/albanese-t...
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"The Board of Peace Is an Abject Failure, and Palestinians Are Paying the Price" It promised to bring ‘everlasting peace’: Gaza was to be rebuilt; military operations halted; ‘full aid’ given... It has failed on every count. From Zeteo UK:
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The Board of Peace Is an Abject Failure, and Palestinians Are Paying the Price
It promised to bring ‘everlasting peace’: Gaza was to be rebuilt; military operations halted; ‘full aid’ given; and an International Stabilisation Force set up. It has failed on every count.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Ed Miliband to Zeteo UK: The UK Will ‘Not Be Bystanders’ Over Palestine" The foreign secretary, speaking to Zeteo UK’s political editor, Shehab Khan, at the Labour conference, has said he is ‘very serious’ about doing the ‘right thing’ in Gaza.
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Ed Miliband to Zeteo UK: The UK Will ‘Not Be Bystanders’ Over Palestine
The new foreign secretary, speaking to Zeteo UK’s political editor Shehab Khan at the Labour Party conference, has said he is ‘very serious’ about doing the ‘right thing’ in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'll be going 'Head to Head' with Trump ally and adviser Steve Cortes for my Al Jazeera English show next Wednesday Oct 7th at Georgetown in DC, in case you want to be in the live audience and ask questions. Register for FREE audience tickets for DC here: forms.gle/dnoskWoQSsmn...
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 22/09/2026
🚨 NIGHT FLOWER: Watch the trailer for our new investigative documentary diving into AIPAC. Our shocking new documentary speaks to AIPAC insiders and whistleblowers, unveiling the workings of one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the US. Stay tuned for the film release at insideaipac.com.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
You MUST read Akbar's book "Crossing the Red Line," a vital investigation into the Biden administration's complicity in the Gaza genocide. I'm sad to miss the event tonight at @politicsprose.bsky.social in DC but @premthakker.bsky.social will be asking @akbarshahidahmed.bsky.social some great Qs.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Republicans Are Running Away From Trump’s Iran War as Midterms Near" GOP candidates in Iowa, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Wisconsin say it’s time to end the war in Iran – though only one of them has started voting that way.
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Republicans Are Running Away From Trump’s Iran War as Midterms Near
GOP candidates in Iowa, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Wisconsin say it’s time to end the war in Iran – though only one of them has started voting that way.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"First Draft: Iran Prepares For a ‘Doomsday’ War, as Trump Shoots His Mouth Off. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?" The U.S. president’s word means nothing to Tehran as negotiations continue, but Iran’s foreign minister made clear how high the stakes are. Plus, good polling news for Abdul El-Sayed.
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First Draft: Iran Prepares For a ‘Doomsday’ War, as Trump Shoots His Mouth Off. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
The U.S. president’s word means nothing to Tehran as negotiations continue, but Iran’s foreign minister made clear how high the stakes are. Plus, good polling news for Abdul El-Sayed.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Fascism Doesn’t Always Arrive by Force. Sometimes It Comes as Law" A visit to the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam showed me how changes in the law were used by the Nazis to push their agenda. It’s a warning from history we must heed before it's too late. @kimwehle.bsky.social for Zeteo:
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Fascism Doesn’t Always Arrive by Force. Sometimes It Comes as Law
A visit to the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam showed me how changes in the law were used by the Nazis to push their agenda. It’s a warning from history we must heed before it’s too late.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“I’ve heard people dismiss Trump’s mendacity with a shrugging “they all lie,” but we are witnessing a rare, very possibly once-in-a-lifetime political liar.”
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I started fact-checking Trump 10 years ago. Here are 15 things I’ve learned | CNN Politics
Ten years ago this month, in my old job as Washington correspondent for the Toronto Star, I started what I believed would be a quick little side project: fact-checking underdog presidential candidate ...
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
For the 2nd live-taping of Head to Head in DC on Oct 7th, as part of our midterms specials, I'll sit down with Steve Cortes, Trump ally & adviser, to talk about the future of the president & the GOP, & the 2nd term so far. Register for free tickets here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
NEWS: We're bringing 'Head to Head,' my live-audience interview show for Jazeera to Washington DC, to Georgetown, on Oct 6th for a midterms special - my first guest is @neeratanden.bsky.social. We'll talk Dems, the left, DSA, & more. For free tickets, register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 22/09/2026
Subscribe to zeteo.com for more unfiltered journalism.
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Zeteo | Substack
Zeteo is a new media organization that seeks to answer the questions that really matter, while always striving for the truth. Founded by Mehdi Hasan, Zeteo is a movement for media accountability, unfi...
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 22/09/2026
Trump's speech at the U.N. checked all his usual boxes... ✅Warmongering ✅Islamophobia ✅Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric ✅Election lies We watched it so you don't have to. Here are some of the lowlights (we couldn't fit them all.)
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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'F**k These Guys': Kara Swisher Calls It Quits At CNN
The esteemed tech reporter confirmed she’ll be saying sayonara to the network as soon as her contract expires at the end of this year.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"AGI, ASI, RSI? 9 Words and Acronyms You Need to Know to Understand the ‘AI Apocalypse’" Artificial intelligence is a complicated issue, cloaked in technical and confusing language and terms. Don’t worry, as Zeteo has got you covered with this timely – and vital! – explainer:
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AGI, ASI, RSI? 9 Words and Acronyms You Need to Know to Understand the ‘AI Apocalypse’
Artificial intelligence is a complicated issue, cloaked in technical and confusing language and terms. Don’t worry, as Zeteo has got you covered with this timely – and vital! – explainer.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Watch the trailer for our new investigative documentary, 'Night Flower: Inside AIPAC's Fight For Influence.' It's one of the most important and revelatory films Zeteo has ever made, featuring exclusive interviews with AIPAC whistleblowers. Subscribe & watch next month: insideaipac.com
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"I used to be embarrassed about [my Zionism]. Not nearly as embarrassed as previously being a Liberal Democrat." Green Party leader Zack Polanski on stage with me at the Zeteo live launch in London, talking about how he shifted his views on Israel. Full interview: zeteo.uk/p/zack-polan...
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Aside from the naked imperialism here, and cash grab, he admits it’s a war. A war without UN or congressional approval. A war which Rubio denied was a war and claimed was a law enforcement action. Trump as ever undermines his own people’s claims. It was a war. An illegal imperial one.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Why Is a Labour Lord Now Paid by Palantir – and What Does it Mean For Our Democracy?" Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson just got hired by a controversial US tech company seeking taxpayer-funded state contracts. @graceblakeley.substack.com for Zeteo UK on the corrupting of our politics:
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Why Is a Labour Lord Now Paid by Palantir – and What Does it Mean For Our Democracy?
Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson just got hired by a controversial US tech company seeking taxpayer-funded state contracts. The intermingling of politicians and corporations corrupts our democracy.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Trump’s Biggest Con of All" The president’s alliance with Putin was never a hoax, as author David Corn documents. Meanwhile, the president’s oldest son just had part of his wedding funded by a Putin-aligned Russian oligarch. John Harwood writes for Zeteo:
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Trump’s Biggest Con of All
The president’s alliance with Putin was never a hoax, as author David Corn documents. Meanwhile, the president’s oldest son just had part of his wedding funded by a Putin-aligned Russian oligarch.
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Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The way to look at this is George bush is trying to help Donald trump retain power on the Hill
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Me: "Are you a victim of your own success? Wouldn't you be better off if Keir Starmer were still prime minister? Zack Polanski: "No one would be better off if Keir Starmer were still prime minister." Watch Zeteo UK's interview with the Green Party leader at our live event: zeteo.uk/p/zack-polan...
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Abolish ICE
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Remember the iron rule of reporting on the Middle East: Nothing justified Oct 7th. Oct 7th justified everything.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"How to Handle President Trump – A Primer for the British Prime Minister" Act like you’re on ‘RuPaul’, leave your good manners at home and find a shared enemy. Tony Blair’s former political secretary briefs Andy Burnham ahead of his meeting with Trump:
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How to Handle President Trump – A Primer for the British Prime Minister
Act like you’re on ‘RuPaul’, leave your good manners at home and find a shared enemy. Tony Blair’s former political secretary briefs Andy Burnham ahead of his first face-to-face meeting with Trump.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"‘Liberal Zionism’ Is Dead, Says Leading Israeli Historian" The idea that Zionism is compatible with democracy, or even basic humanity, is absurd as the events of the last three years have proved, argues legendary Israeli author and academic Avi Shlaim for Zeteo UK:
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‘Liberal Zionism’ Is Dead, Says Leading Israeli Historian
The idea that Zionism is compatible with democracy, or even basic humanity, is absurd as the events of the last three years have proved, argues legendary Israeli author and academic Avi Shlaim.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Nancy Mace told me there is not a genocide in Gaza. It's just a 'narrative,' she said. So I educated her on Gaza and genocide in less than 60 seconds. I brought receipts. I named names.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Abdul El-Sayed, to me today, on how he'd spend the 2.8 billion dollars the US is now spending on new bombs for Israel in Michigan, on Michigan schools, for kids here at home. My full 'Mehdi Unfiltered' Zeteo interview with him: zeteo.com/p/abdul-el-s...
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 18/09/2026
"We're losing our freedoms in this country." @mehdirhasan.bsky.social responds to Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for speaking out on Palestine. Watch the full discussion: zeteo.com/p/were-you-d...
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"Mehdi Hasan Calls Nancy Mace a ‘Racist Bigot’ to Her Face in Heated Clash on Piers Morgan’s Show"
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Mehdi Hasan Calls Nancy Mace a 'Racist Bigot' to Her Face
Journalist Mehdi Hasan called Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) a "racist bigot" to her face during an episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored on Thursday.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Mace "came fifth in South Carolina, she came last in the governor's race. Donald Trump didn't endorse her. Donald Trump said she's a nasty, terrible woman who is untrustworthy. For the first time in my life, I agree with Donald Trump." Me to mad Islamophobe, Rep. Nancy Mace, on Piers Morgan's show:
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Were you drunk at the time? You're not just bigoted, you're mad." On Piers Morgan's show, I clashed with Nancy Mace, the insanely Islamophobic Republican congresswoman, whose own former staffers allege she has a drinking problem (which she denies). Full 'debate': www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCli...
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