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We are proud to present the first episode of ‘Bowman and Bush,’ Zeteo’s new show, where former members of Congress Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush pull back the curtain on US politics to expose how special interests, lobbying, and big money prevent representatives from truly serving the American people and getting things done.

Where else will you find two former members of Congress getting super honest about American politics – and really, the special interests, lobbying, and corruption that have taken over our democracy? The answer is: nowhere!

Jamaal and Cori share stories you’ve never heard before. From how the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC takes down candidates and gets bills they want passed, to how fundraising for the Democratic Party paralyzes candidates who aren’t corporate-backed, and the many ways that Cori and Jamaal tried to fight for everyday people from within Congress - but were vilified for it.

The two share more untold stories, especially about Congressional corruption and compromises, plenty of laughs, and also speak to Jewish anti-apartheid activist and IfNotNow co-founder Simone Zimmerman about her experiences dealing with AIPAC, the weaponization of antisemitism, and the strange but growing alliance between pro-Israel groups and the US far-right.

At a time when the truth is so actively being obfuscated, and misinformation and lies are being propagated, Cori and Jamaal bring refreshing honesty and truth to the conversation about what’s wrong with politics in the US.

Have a watch! Let us know what you think in the comments.

Audio quality is crap. Too bad. Suffer through it. Its worth it.

“President Biden's inaction, given the suffering in Gaza, is shameful. I mean, there's no other word for it.”

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland sits down with Mehdi on this week’s ‘Mehdi Unfiltered’ to discuss a second Donald Trump presidency, whether Kamala Harris and the Democrats alienated working class voters, and the US’s failure to hold Israel accountable on Gaza humanitarian aid. Van Hollen doesn’t hold back in this wide-ranging, exclusive interview.

Photographer Annet de Graaf captured the Israeli Maccabi soccer fan violence in Amsterdam. In her first interview with US media, she tells Mehdi that outlets like Sky News, the New York Times, BBC, and CNN misused her footage and twisted the narrative to frame the Maccabi fans as victims of antisemitic attacks and overlook the anti-Arab racism that fueled the clash.

Owen Jones and Mehdi Hasan, the ‘Two Outspoken’, sit down together to discuss the role of the US economy and the impact of misinformation and media bias in the crushing defeat to the Democratic party and whether Bernie had a point in accusing the Democrats of abandoning the working class.

‘Two Outspoken’ is a US-UK political conversation between two friends on the left, Owen Jones and Mehdi Hasan.

Steve Schmidt, ex-GOP strategist, 'Never Trumper' and host of "The Warning" podcast, joins Mehdi Hasan to discuss the 2024 presidential election, how the Democratic Party and Kamala Harris failed, and how Donald Trump managed to build “a multiracial, multiethnic coalition.”

Steve and Mehdi discuss the role of Gaza in the election, the significance of the punishment vote, and how Gaza would fare under a Trump presidency. “Donald Trump wouldn’t blink an eye or lose 30 seconds of sleep if a mushroom cloud went up over Gaza,” Steve tells Mehdi. “Whatever Netanyahu wishes to do, he has carte blanche.”

They also discuss the future of the Democratic Party and America, and how the next four years of a Trump presidency would look.

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"The Democrats had a tremendous opportunity to make their candidate about change, but they made them about continuity instead."

Following Donald Trump's shocking re-election, Mehdi is joined by Palestinian-American political analyst Yousef Munayyer to unpack what happened — and what it means for the future.

They discuss Gaza's impact on the election, where the Kamala Harris campaign went wrong, and what a second Trump presidency could mean for US-Israel policy.

Michael Moore, Ro Khanna, and Cynthia Nixon react to the latest election results, as Harris trails Trump.

In this town hall discussion, Mehdi Hasan speaks with progressive, pro-ceasefire Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal as she answers questions from Zeteo’s subscribers about the U.S. presidential election.

The Washington state representative tells Mehdi that this election is not about trusting Kamala Harris to change her stance on Gaza, but “about forcing her to change her position.”

Rep. Jayapal argues that “there's not a single person in the Republican Party who even disagrees with what Netanyahu is doing,” and that Donald Trump, if he wins the presidency, will give Israel’s prime minister a “blank check.”

Rep. Jayapal, the Progressive Caucus chair who has voted against sending military aid to Israel and has advocated for a ceasefire in Gaza since last October, discusses why she and other pro-Palestinian progressives are endorsing Harris, the coalitions building in the background (and the threat to them under a Trump presidency), AIPAC and the pro-Israel lobby, and more. If you’ve got 30 minutes, have a watch.

It’s less than a week until the 2024 US presidential election and who better to discuss the government with than ‘Parks and Rec’ star and comedian Nick Offerman. The last time Mehdi spoke with Nick about current events was back in May 2021, right before Nick was to testify before Congress about the Covid-19 vaccine. More recently, Nick released a couple of comedic songs to encourage Americans to vote for Kamala Harris and defeat Donald Trump (hopefully) forever.

Mehdi and Nick rant about the Donald Trump x Elon Musk teamup and the influence of corporate money on our media and politics. "The corporate interests that generally own the mainstream media so that no matter what messaging you get, it's never the fully straight dope,” Nick tells Mehdi. “You can count the politicians in Congress who aren't taking corporate money on two fingers.”

Mehdi asks Nick about his recent role playing the president of the United States in Alex Garland’s hit film ‘Civil War’ and what Americans can learn from the cautionary tale about the waning days of a civil war fought on US soil. When discussing Trump, Nick humorously describes in graphic detail what he imagines the former president does on his golden toilet. They finish the conversation discussing the strengths and flaws of the Harris campaign, including her stance on Gaza and US arms sales to Israel.

‘We’re Not Kidding’ releases new episodes twice a month, with Mehdi, Bassem and a cast of rotating guest co-hosts from the worlds of comedy, entertainment, and the media. Funny people talking about serious topics.

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In this episode of ‘Mehdi Unfiltered,’ Mehdi Hasan interviews Imam Belal Alzuhairi of the Great Mosque in Hamtramck, Michigan, just days after Alzuhairi announced his endorsement of Donald Trump for president at a rally in Michigan.

During the interview, Mehdi challenges Imam Alzuhairi on whether Trump can be trusted or considered “the peace candidate.” Alzuhairi contends that Trump promised to end the war in Gaza.

Imam Alzuhairi defends his controversial decision to support Trump in this lively exchange, stating that the Democratic Party is taking the Muslim vote for granted and “does not have any regard for us as Muslims.”