Book Club

Mehdi Challenges Derek Thompson on Democrats and the ‘Abundance Agenda’

The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson talks to Mehdi about his new book ‘Abundance,’ and the criticism it’s received from progressives.

Apr 23 •

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‘Feral Instincts’: Chris Hayes Breaks Down Trump and Musk’s ‘Sociopathic’ Need for Attention

The MSNBC host joins Mehdi to discuss his new book, ‘The Siren’s Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.’

Apr 15 •

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The US Is ‘Certainly Not the Greatest Democracy on Earth’

Legal expert Elie Mystal talks to Mehdi about how US laws are designed to be ‘racist, sexist, and anti-democratic’ and how Trump is weaponizing them.

Mar 31 •

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18:07

‘Murder the Truth’: Investigative Journalist on Trump’s Assault on the First Amendment

Reporter and author David Enrich tells Mehdi how his new book uncovers a secret and “chilling” campaign to dismantle libel laws and intimidate the free…

Mar 22 •

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15:42

‘One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This’

Mehdi talks to award-winning novelist Omar El Akkad on his new book about Gaza - and how so many have shamelessly looked away.

Feb 25 •

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18:23

‘Palestine Is a Case of Criminally Postponed Decolonization’: Indian Author Pankaj Mishra on Gaza, Censorship, and India’s Parallels to…

Pankaj Mishra sits down with Mehdi to discuss his new book, 'The World After Gaza: A History.'

Feb 14 •

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24:45

Being Pro-Israel 'Rehabilitates the Far Right,' Says Jewish Writer Rachel Shabi

Mehdi interviews the journalist and author of the insightful new book, 'Off-White: The Truth About Antisemitism.'

Feb 5 •

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31:30

Peter Beinart on ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’

Beinart joins Mehdi for a powerful discussion on the release of his new book, conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitism, and the fight for Palestinian…

Feb 3 •

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'Disabled People Should Just Die’: Trump’s Nephew Recounts Shocking Conversations with His Uncle

Fred Trump III shares with Mehdi his deep knowledge of the president-elect, including the possibility of four years of revenge.

Nov 19, 2024 •

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15:19

“Muslims Don’t Matter”: Baroness Sayeeda Warsi on Racism, Islamophobia, Riots and More

The former British Conservative Cabinet Minister has a provocative new book out, where she accuses her party of institutional racism.

Oct 29, 2024 •

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Ta-Nehisi Coates Talks to Mehdi About Israel, Palestine, and Apartheid

The award-winning author of ‘The Message’ called out both 'Zionist' Joe Biden and our biased, pro-Israeli media.

Oct 5, 2024 •

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