Zohran Mamdani, Hasan Minhaj, and plenty of other big-name figures gathered in Manhattan to celebrate our second birthday and listen to our editor-in-chief explain our journalistic mission.
Mehdi, you were the second podcaster I financially supported. You were such a truth teller on MSNBC, and you were rewarded for honesty and passion with censorship. So glad Zeteo is thriving!
A British citizen teaching Americans. Who da thunk? ..and I’m an American. Medhi please don’t go away. I’ve learned much. So, many staff members not named John, Tad, Carol or Bonny. Names with more consonants that vowels. I love the diversity. Bring it!
Happy two, Zeteo, with many many more to come. You are the best there is. Your subscriptions are so reasonable, I will be making an additional birthday donation today.
Well done; thrilled for you and glad my subscription helps. Just a little aside - great speech but just be mindful you don’t ‘slip’ into Americanisms. Your delivery as an an Englishman is perfect and so direct without the waffling.
Rolling Stone's Andrew Perez in his 'First Draft' writes 'Fascists Want Comedian Fired' [28 April 2026] Donald and Melania [Trump] are trying to get [comedian] Jimmy Kimmel fired, again, for mocking Trump's age and health. Republicans meddle in Democratic primaries, and Californians will vote on a billionaire tax. Trump’s latest effort to get Jimmy Kimmel fired. The comedian’s response is well worth reading. As Stephen Miller once said, only fascists are enraged by the idea of free speech.
Jimmy Kimmel at a gala on 22 February 2025, quipping about Trump’s high-profile hush-money trial, said 'I’m surprised you’re still up, isn’t it past your jail time?' after Trump tweeted rude remarks about Kimmel. In September, Donald Trump and MAGA managed to get Jimmy Kimmel taken off the air by twisting his words. Now, the president–-who once pledged he would 'bring back free speech in America'-–is again demanding Kimmel be fired, this time for telling a mean joke. Thanks to public outcry, Kimmel’s previous suspension was only temporary--and ever since Disney and ABC brought him back, he’s been unleashing on Trump with abandon. Last Thursday’s episode was no different, when Kimmel donned a tuxedo and performed a mock version of a roast that a comedian might offer at the Washington Correspondents Annual Dinner. Melania Trump stepped up first, saying: 'A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him. Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand'. In a statement she almost certainly didn’t write herself, the first lady claimed that 'Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country', and that 'his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America'-–as if her husband isn’t the country’s number One, unquestioned, biggest hate monger. Trump regularly calls his political opponents 'terrorists', 'garbage,' and the 'enemy from within'. He’s accused Democratic lawmakers of 'SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH'.
Trump--the man who just recently threatened to end a 'whole civilization' in Iran, a nation of over 90 million people--wrote a post accusing the late-night comedian of issuing a 'despicable call to violence',adding: 'Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC'. Never mind the president’s ode to 'free speech in our Constitution' during his press briefing Saturday evening [25 April 2026], after evacuating the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Melania Trump stepped up first, saying: 'A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him. Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand'. Red hot lave of hate speech may be flowing from the president's tweets, Kimmel's sharp wit won't be blunted.
Been onboard for over a year thanks to Naomi Klein. One of my favourite news outlets. I have just bought "Win every Argument" to work on my right wing work colleagues.( an almost pointless task) Thanks for the top draw journalism- Richard (Leeds UK)
Just came to this 2-year celebration speech. Congrats! to you and your team. You do such phenomenal work!
Happy birthday Zeteo 🎂🎉
April is the best month to have a birthday!
I’m so happy to be a paid subscriber knowing I’m hearing the truth!
May you have a phenomenal year ahead, not having to deal with terrible 2’s!
Go Zeteo!!
Keep going, build this thing. The country is desperate for independent media.
Mehdi, you were the second podcaster I financially supported. You were such a truth teller on MSNBC, and you were rewarded for honesty and passion with censorship. So glad Zeteo is thriving!
A British citizen teaching Americans. Who da thunk? ..and I’m an American. Medhi please don’t go away. I’ve learned much. So, many staff members not named John, Tad, Carol or Bonny. Names with more consonants that vowels. I love the diversity. Bring it!
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Happy two, Zeteo, with many many more to come. You are the best there is. Your subscriptions are so reasonable, I will be making an additional birthday donation today.
So proud to have been here 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🥹🥹🥹🥹🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 I came for my friends in Gaza. Still alive.
Happy birthday! I hope the guy from the restroom is watching this 😄👍
Well done; thrilled for you and glad my subscription helps. Just a little aside - great speech but just be mindful you don’t ‘slip’ into Americanisms. Your delivery as an an Englishman is perfect and so direct without the waffling.
Rolling Stone's Andrew Perez in his 'First Draft' writes 'Fascists Want Comedian Fired' [28 April 2026] Donald and Melania [Trump] are trying to get [comedian] Jimmy Kimmel fired, again, for mocking Trump's age and health. Republicans meddle in Democratic primaries, and Californians will vote on a billionaire tax. Trump’s latest effort to get Jimmy Kimmel fired. The comedian’s response is well worth reading. As Stephen Miller once said, only fascists are enraged by the idea of free speech.
Jimmy Kimmel at a gala on 22 February 2025, quipping about Trump’s high-profile hush-money trial, said 'I’m surprised you’re still up, isn’t it past your jail time?' after Trump tweeted rude remarks about Kimmel. In September, Donald Trump and MAGA managed to get Jimmy Kimmel taken off the air by twisting his words. Now, the president–-who once pledged he would 'bring back free speech in America'-–is again demanding Kimmel be fired, this time for telling a mean joke. Thanks to public outcry, Kimmel’s previous suspension was only temporary--and ever since Disney and ABC brought him back, he’s been unleashing on Trump with abandon. Last Thursday’s episode was no different, when Kimmel donned a tuxedo and performed a mock version of a roast that a comedian might offer at the Washington Correspondents Annual Dinner. Melania Trump stepped up first, saying: 'A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him. Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand'. In a statement she almost certainly didn’t write herself, the first lady claimed that 'Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country', and that 'his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America'-–as if her husband isn’t the country’s number One, unquestioned, biggest hate monger. Trump regularly calls his political opponents 'terrorists', 'garbage,' and the 'enemy from within'. He’s accused Democratic lawmakers of 'SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH'.
Trump--the man who just recently threatened to end a 'whole civilization' in Iran, a nation of over 90 million people--wrote a post accusing the late-night comedian of issuing a 'despicable call to violence',adding: 'Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC'. Never mind the president’s ode to 'free speech in our Constitution' during his press briefing Saturday evening [25 April 2026], after evacuating the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Melania Trump stepped up first, saying: 'A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him. Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand'. Red hot lave of hate speech may be flowing from the president's tweets, Kimmel's sharp wit won't be blunted.
Been onboard for over a year thanks to Naomi Klein. One of my favourite news outlets. I have just bought "Win every Argument" to work on my right wing work colleagues.( an almost pointless task) Thanks for the top draw journalism- Richard (Leeds UK)
So very thankful for you all.
Awesome Network!!!!
Happy Birthday, Mr Zeteo 😀
Congratulations Zeteo!
Happy 2nd Birthday to Zateo!