Edward Snowden speaks to Mehdi Hasan - UpFront

In the premiere episode of Al Jazeera's new current affairs programme, Mehdi Hasan speaks with Edward Snowden and Daniel Ellsberg. He also debunks Europe's response to the so-called 'migrant' crisis, and debates the likelihood of partition in Iraq with the country's ambassador to the US.

[@KennethTangCF]

Came here after watching citizen four. The whole interview was great, Mehdi is great and a breath of fresh air.

[@TechnocraticBushman]

+koertje Most of his stuff is on the topic. You should see him moping the floor with Qatar's ambassador on fundamentalism (and the exporting of), exploitation of workers etc. The "poor" arrogant bastard though he would get off easy just cause Mehdi is Muslim. Priceless!

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@TechnocraticBushman mopping

[@waranle961]

Mehdi hassan the finest journalist of this generation

[@15sharma]

Snowden is a humanist and an angel!

[@wakomaniac45]

Mehdi , you are now in my eyes the most capable and honest television journalist second is JOhn Oliver, respect

[@kazimraza1573]

Totally agree

[@benaffleckisanokayactor]

John Oliver has went on to become a dickwad

[@benaffleckisanokayactor]

@Orphan Annie They're more welcome to external talent?

[@benaffleckisanokayactor]

@Orphan Annie what's with the mean spirit? American journos are despicable and my handle is above average. I agree with you on Mehdi

[@LJM2stepspain]

John Oliver is a comedian who hosts a late night show... Mehdi Hasan is an actual journalist from what I can tell. Should certainly not be comparing them.

[@lawiisa8507]

Edward is a better American. He represents the US creed of freedom.

[@roflmfao2x]

"It's very difficult to respond in a serious way to any statement made by Donald Trump" -Snowden LOL

[@shatlyknurmyradov3752]

Love itt

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

When is it, thats why I came back here

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

@Lord Voldemort THANKS BRO! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Reaper1947]

Mehdi Hasan, Edward Snowden, and Daniel Ellsberg, it doesn't get any better than that. TheReaper!

[@tsurumikutaro7642]

Edward Snowden American with balls

[@iMajed]

+tsurumiku taro And he is also not fat ... another +1 to him LOOOOL

[@ropatikalepo4843]

tsurumiku taro a gay

[@ChandanKumarMandal]

What a show again by #MehandiHasan. Been his fan since Head to Head. What a perfect beginning with perfect guest. Still hope Head to Head continues in coming days...

[@4217004]

The perfect guest for the first episode.

[@janakahuang8114]

We love Snowden dearly ...

[@Henrikbuitenhuis]

Thanks from Denmark

[@CaminoAir]

Serious respect for the intellect and technique of Mehdi Hasan. Pleasure to watch him.

[@aksulojik]

Snowden risked his life to tell the truth. So much respect 🙌🏼👏🏼

[@9aliraf]

Snowden is the real Nobel peace prize winner

[@ofarah7902]

Great show!

[@cindyrolle6476]

2 of the greatest human beings on this earth, Medhi and Edward.

[@kirbysmith2921]

Outstanding show, and a pleasure as always to get to hear the words of the man our history books will lie about. Thanks for interview, Mehdi Hasan et al!

[@spla3600]

Mehdi good luck with the show, you retain a high standard of journalism in every show you present. As much as you rightly point out Europe's hypocricy in handling the refugee crisis it would be necessary to shed light to Gulf states' policies towards them also. Especially if one considers their direct support to the Syrian civil war. Also given your take on Iraq it would be very helpful if at some point, through your show you present the aspects of sunni - shia divide not on religious terms but rather socio-political ones. As an outsider it strikes me the way political fragmentation in a handfull of Muslim states follows a religious rather an economic divide.

[@shlemielmeshuge9532]

my personal feeling(regarding the gulf states) is they're just dicks, a more nuanced perspective would be appreciated here as well. from my personal experience most "religious conflicts" are just socio-political issues framed as religious to exploit people's spirituality.

[@fakeyfoby]

Best show on AJ

[@boramawi]

I miss this program on Al-Jazeera and the charismatic journalist, Mehdi Hassan

[@flyingsnow311]

Ed Snowden is such a brave guy and whats the realy intersting thing, that by the way he's even far more intelligent then the average person on the street. In any interview given by him, you realize that he's very thoughtfull and knowing what he's talking about. God may bless and protect you. Peace!!

[@florenna]

Snowden *is* a hero, whether he likes the term or not ;) I do hope he realizes (maybe he already has) that the US is not the best place on earth to live, not even a very nice place, so no reason for even wanting to go back to live there...

[@jawadyammad6621]

These mans are a brave human's brave heart, standing against, wrong doing...

[@anam-4825]

Crime of any kind should be stopped.

[@greenmania5490]

No such thing as fair trial in court

[@Bavafa1]

A fabulous journalist interviewing two real heroes of the USA

[@maxhiermann5534]

I can't shop at Walmart but I can still lecture at Princeton. >_>

[@fernandomuslera753]

awesome awesomeawesomecongratulations mehdi,such an quest wil not be welcomed in the so (called) pro democratic Chanels like CNN BBC FOX

[@xotube2206]

Glorious! Good show. Good little grilling of the ambassador aswell :) And he responded well too. A kind of hope instilling show all in all imo. Go Snowden, go Mehdi Hasan! Thank you for your work.

[@saidali5043]

Edward Snowden changed the course of history forever.

[@shahzebkhan1117]

Ed Snowden is *The* hero.

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

Snowden seems like an intelligent and nice guy and the same is true for Mehdi

[@aaliajamil1]

They make so much sense

[@anitaclarke7085]

Stop the war on humanity !

[@stevedavis3775]

Snowden sounds very nice and elegent. I can tell he is speaking the truth

[@seangaw6429]

This man is a hero Edward Snowden is world hero a true Patriot I can salute.

[@coldarif]

>>> Excellent

[@flyingdutchman3008]

The only journalist with integrity in the world

[@lauramartin5579]

Ed Snowden still, even in 2020, gives me hope for humanity's future.

[@anupamsircar111]

Two greatest fighters of this century!!!

[@vulurumi]

To me Edward Snowden represent the real american values. salute.

[@sauravtikadar4967]

Please improve the quality of the audio-visuality

[@zeddilsadgarden9005]

Or give the subtitles, we r more ok with it

[@neobot49]

Talking points notes located to the side of Snowden. lol Glance, speak, glance, speak, glance, speak...lol

[@abdiwahabfarah4568]

long live snowden

[@tillwemeetagainwgaca5802]

poor Donald trump, from a million air to a laughing stock to the whole world. i hope he finds the courage to be a better person someday. Edward Snowden is very intelligent and well spoken for his age. i highly recommend Snowden to be president but i don't think the elite wants honest pple to run the country.

[@MohamedHassan-vs6of]

is he reading from a paper in front of him?!! , he is gotta be reading from a paper🤔.

[@9aliraf]

Journalism at its best

[@aaliajamil1]

Mehdi Hassan, the face of true journalism

[@imac2682]

This guy is an activist, not a journalist. There's plenty of room for both in the media, but we need to be clear about the distinction. It's interesting to ponder what it says about someone who listens to activism and thinks it's journalism.

[@jn2050]

3 of the finest human being right now

[@amranxtv3261]

How about Snowden for president

[@d.v.crystal5589]

Hero

[@mdifradrahmansifat-1047]

Good news

[@FullStackLibrary]

Snowden vs The system, who you think won !!!

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

It will take time, but Snowden will win. He's on his way. I think he will be able to back one day. Lots of people want to see him president.

[@wozmac771]

One thing I will say, I wonder why Snowden is celebrated so much. Most Americans and the world's population knew what was happening, but chose to ignore it. And now, if you see it, the companies and the govt orgs still involved in these activities are stil going strong. And the corporations involved are making record profits capturing and using this information flow.

[@noorcampus]

Mehdi Hassan is such good journalist

[@mudasirqadri3561]

Love you Mahdi and Snowoden

[@aibel99]

~Edward Snowden, Mehdi Hassan, Great Guys

[@hamadafridi3689]

Merci hasan

[@zubairahmed8040]

Mehdi hassam is a great journalist.

[@shatlyknurmyradov3752]

I love mehdi so much

[@DeeWeber]

Wow!

[@anitaclarke7085]

People don't have to run if your not bombing.

[@farryqaadir8812]

Mehdi Hasan is quality.

[@ibi9636]

its about time aljazeera starts discussing the conditions in sudan ,ey..? bias as always

[@flyingdutchman3008]

Peace 2 snowden ✌

[@Asia10175]

Snowden keeps looking down...is he reading a script.

[@sayed6479]

He is seeing mehdi hasan on his screen.

[@EmpireChris]

You can now order a Dominos Pizza in Moscow. dominospizza.ru/ Its' a pleasure to hear that Snowden is leading a somewhat normal personal life. More importantly Snowden's professional life and exemplary public service have been greatly enhanced because of technology. I look forward to all the forthcoming stories to be published by Glen Greenwald at The Intercept.

[@connietrotterdedgrl6861]

Pretty brave human, considering you know , who he is up against. I don't believe I would have done the same. It does say something that we haven't heard he's a pdf or sexy salter

[@aidanrobinson1713]

I love you Eddy ... if you read this call me ... on an encrypted device of course ♥️

[@thepatriot8681]

Mehdi has a iron voice against violents.

[@sunshinesunshine4563]

Metal Hasan as intelligent person, he should know that shait and sinny lived in peace and harmony with each others, until the warmongers and Western regime and UK regime divided them, divide and conquer

[@bizarroworld475]

Great show, good luck. Talk more about Muslim countries and why they are not doing anything to help these refugees. The ambassador is pretending that he is in denial, he know Iraq needs a serious reformation. If Kurds have their own country other Kurds in Syria/Turkey/Iran will fight to split and join 'em.

[@fardinrahman6403]

Just imagine if some Islamic country made the requirement of war affected refugee asylum as "Muslim only", for the same wars they finance and benefit them! And they claim Islam is violent and inhuman 😂😂😂

[@MMradnane]

Snowden = controlled opposition.

[@SuperDrifter101]

I thought Pakistani Mahdi Hassan

[@imac2682]

Hey Mahdi ... tell us again about your belief that Mo ascended to heaven on a winged horse.

[@omnamahshivaya4384]

This is the dog-MH

[@Yazanova]

So technically a whistleblower is just a nice word for spy

[@trenzovinolto1602]

See YT video where mehdi hassan says he believes muhammad flew to heaven on a winged horse. How can you trust a man who believes in the equivalent of fairy tales

[@TheMoonlight2006]

any upfront about your Qatari boss Mehdi? no ?

[@afsanehpetrofsky]

Mehdi became famous after his debate on Islam and a net work hired him because he can’t shut up and allow the people he interviews speak so it makes his show “ exciting “ now he’s milking it. I can’t STAND him.

[@imac2682]

At last ..... someone who sees through Mehdi's bullshit ! Thank you Bruno.

[@ajaycyriljose9419]

Lol keep crying.

[@Medinenser730]

I dont know what I do think about this mehdi hasan.. He talks so good but it is aljazeera could we can trust him ? :/

[@mushty525]

Rayne Stekken hes grilled Qatar executives too. He sources every single statement he makes. You have no reason to not trust him considering he sources every statement

[@Medinenser730]

Seems so.. hope ur right

[@trenzovinolto1602]

See YT video where mehdi hassan says he believes muhammad flew to heaven on a winged horse. How can you trust a man who believes in the equivalent of fairy tales

[@michaeltsegaye4630]

How do you know that is a fairy tale? does your all personal beliefs are right? so journalists should be atheist to be trustworthy, cause for certain amount of people religion is a fairy tale?

[@imac2682]

@@michaeltsegaye4630 You just demonstrated why your views should be treated with caution.