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Get to Know No Kings Speaker Mehdi Hasan

Mehdi Raza Hasan is a British-American broadcaster, writer, and political journalist. He is known for his incisive interviewing style, debate skills, and provocative perspective on U.S. and global politics, often challenging powerful figures.  
Career Highlights
**Founder of Zeteo: He is the founder of the media company Zeteo and serves as its editor-in-chief. In 2024, he won the Walter & Lillian Lowenfels Criticism Award for Zeteo.  
MSNBC Host: He presented The Mehdi Hasan Show on Peacock starting in October 2020 and later on MSNBC until the show's cancellation in November 2023. He continues as a contributor and columnist for The Guardian.  
Al Jazeera: He was a presenter for Al Jazeera English shows, including UpFront and Head to Head, where he interviewed major public figures.  
The Intercept: He was a senior contributor at The Intercept and hosted its Deconstructed podcast.  
Author: He is the author of the book Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking and co-authored a biography of former U.K. Labour Party leader Ed Miliband.  
Early Career: He began his career in the U.K. media, working in roles for LWT's Jonathan Dimbleby program, the BBC's The Politics Show, Sky's Sunrise, and Channel 4.  
Background and Recognition
Citizenship and Birth: He is a British and American citizen, born on July 10, 1979, in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.  
Education: He attended Christ Church, Oxford, where he studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).  
Recognition: He has been named one of the 100 "most influential" Britons on Twitter and was included in the annual global list of "The 500 Most Influential Muslims" in the world ("The Muslim 500").  
Political Commentary and Views
Political Stance: He has been described as an "anti-establishment muckraker" and an "unabashed lefty with a bias towards democracy." He has advocated for human rights and progressive politics.  
Specific Views: He has been a vocal critic of Israel's actions in Gaza, stating that the U.S. is complicit in the conflict. He has been critical of conservative politicians and media and often speaks out on injustices prevalent in society.  
On U.S. Presidents: While a former critic of Joe Biden, he later stated that he believes Biden is the "most impressive president of my lifetime," citing a list of achievements compared to past presidents.  

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