Mehdi Hasan on the power of persuasion in a polarised world | UpFront

With political discourse becoming increasingly polarised in many places around the world, good-faith debates in the public square have become increasingly rare.
So, how do you get through to, and persuade, someone on the other side of the political spectrum?
In March of this year, UpFront host Marc Lamont Hill sat down with Mehdi Hasan, host of MSNBC and Peacock’s The Mehdi Hasan Show, to talk about discourse in an increasingly polarised world; how to speak to, and convince, different audiences; and his new book, Win Every Argument.
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[@joseftsubas2240]

"Win every argument", the book I need to read before marriage 😂

[@ruaamohammedabdallah9386]

He had a disclaimer about it not being suitable for marriage arguments 😂

[@RuhulAmin-yl2nz]

Missing mehdi's upfront and head to head.

[@sertaobuda]

Me too

[@hfdthvd]

If your goal in an argument is to win, you've already lost. Your solitary aim should be to find the truth, even if that truth aligns with your adversary.

[@jivaparthipan4286]

you are sooo right..

[@chief_9938]

that is only true if you are not 100% sure what are you arguing about

[@hfdthvd]

@@chief_9938 The truth remains unaltered by your triumph or loss. It is objective and not contingent on anything that itself is contingent.

[@shashidharh1966]

Mehdi ya never after the truth, he is madarsa educated...one track mind...

[@hfdthvd]

@@shashidharh1966 you sound ignorant

[@afolabifaruq9606]

I really miss Mehdi Hassan in AJ. No one can perfectly replace him.

[@RocketGator05]

a real journalist like Matt Taibbi or Julian Assange would easily replace this clown

[@maryhalverson5713]

Whadda ya mean? The corporate-owned alphabet networks are crawling with phoney lip-flappers like Mehdi. Toss 'em all in a bag & shake it up, you'll pull the same one out every time.

[@quickeasyrecipes9905]

true

[@sertaobuda]

I totally agree.

[@anmona4803]

We really miss you Mehdi hasan in upfront and Head to head

[@RocketGator05]

This guy's a CIA POS

[@ansarahmed1521]

Absolutely

[@user-xx6fe1xs7n]

This Mehdi Hasan questioned Bangladesh Prime Minister's advisor on voting and democracy, will he dare to question the head of state of Qatar, UAE or Saudi Arabia on democracy?

[@user-xx6fe1xs7n]

They are a disgrace to the name of journalists

[@anmona4803]

@@user-xx6fe1xs7n Lindu pindu phindu

[@amenealigaz1766]

Intellectual Honesty is not winning the argument rather telling and accepting the Truth.

[@coldpotatoes2556]

Something Mehdi Hassan knows nothing about as he conflated 2 small errors by acclaimed journalist Matt Taibi in to 'a book rife with errors' the guy is an establishment sheister.

[@FernandoAlbuquerque-wz8qd]

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[@blususpect]

Mehdi really did some amazing work on Al Jazeera, miss them days

[@RocketGator05]

and now he's a shill the for US GOV trying to trap Matt Taibbi

[@user-xx6fe1xs7n]

This Mehdi Hasan questioned Bangladesh Prime Minister's advisor on voting and democracy, will he dare to question the head of state of Qatar, UAE or Saudi Arabia on democracy?

[@blususpect]

@@user-xx6fe1xs7n Qatar, UAE, & Saudi never claimed to be democracies… Bangladesh has a democratic constitution… So it’s fair to ask Bangladesh

[@user-xx6fe1xs7n]

@@blususpect Because Bangladesh is a democratic state, Sheikh Hasina gets the opportunity to question foreign channels' journalists. In Bangladesh, the opponents get a chance to say whatever they want against the government. Is this possible in these countries of the Middle East?

[@arafat.hossain]

@@user-xx6fe1xs7n apni sei baler lok naki ? Bal( bangladesh awami league). Baler lok baler kotha bole

[@Free12609]

I love the harmony between the two journalists

[@labtechtech]

Mehdi hits the nail on the head not only about who we are facing but also on how to face them down.

[@rojahangirj636]

Long time no see Mehdi Hasan, glad to hear

[@shaneconnor86]

I do admire Mehdi's talent, flare and poise. It's always a great pleasure and an education to see him in full flight with an guest but Marc did a great job in stretching him just a little on this occasion. I also have no trouble agreeing with his assessment of the dire situation facing the free world.

[@user-rj5kx8wr6y]

Vestal virgins and winged horses and the literal truth of the Khoran?! Tends to destroy any other credibilty he might garner. Fairy tales & facts do not sit well together.

[@farukkhan3398]

We all miss Mehdi!

[@HalloSalh]

I will have IELTS exam on 13/5 and I came to listen Hasan to make my language sharper.

[@Somalitravel]

Eid Mubarak to all.

[@hafizaaminajavaid1188]

we want mehdi to host show for global audience not only for americans. i like his show head to head. plz continue it

[@iftekharulanam]

Great to see Mehdi Hasan back here on Al Jazeera!

[@Mirsab]

I didn't know Lamont Hill became the host of upfront! I must have grown up watching upfront with Mehdi Hasan.

[@wilsonatnorniron]

The son is back in the house

[@Redspittingcobra]

Welcome back Mahdi. Aljazeera never had someone like you.

[@madubukooscar-ht4gh]

I really miss hasan, he. Will always remain the best for me

[@AssadAdam]

Mehdi Hassan please come back. U suits perfect at Aljazeera

[@naiemalamin2475]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview! The insights shared were both enlightening and inspiring. Kudos to the host for asking such thoughtful questions and to the guest for providing such valuable perspectives. Looking forward to more content like this!

[@TIR_English]

Want Mehdi Hassan back to Aljazeera

[@Hassan-Sas]

Bring him back more often!!

[@dlc2479]

Mehdi is yet another example of Oxford's "debate" mill. They don't necessary win arguments through intelligent debate, instead, they constantly interrupt and talk in circles until the opponent is flustered and gives up....This is a technique that's common among narcissists, it's not about the art of true persuasion, it's about silencing and humilating the opponent.

[@mildredmartinez8843]

I love Mehdi. He's what I want to see in journalism.

[@Eidookhan07]

No one can subdue him in the field of debates! ❤❤❤

[@MrChhoteofficial]

Thanks mehdi Hassan for amazing Book 📚📚

[@rashidmohamed6482]

Best journalist mehdi hassan.proud of you brother

[@mertysrowen1954]

Honestly never found this man remotely convincing or influential.

[@rah9988]

The best way to win any argument is to AVOID it altogether!

[@usamah5550]

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Get it right.

[@sanjaysanj6688]

Come back Mehdi , lets Head to Head 👍🤩👍

[@yusufubikumbimutwalib5079]

I missed you Mr Mehedi

[@mdhayirmohamud595]

Tell him We missed him. Medi’s upfront and head to head.

[@newseventstrend6294]

I miss head to head program. Great journalist Mehedi Hasan.

[@riaklungmoita4923]

I am a Christian, but I always watch Mehdi Hasan debate. He is one of the best debaters in 21st century. I truly admire him. He speaks articulately with profound conviction.

[@ACHIEVE90]

The best journalist

[@asaduzzmanpolash387]

Love for Mehedi Hasan from Bangladesh

[@aspiritagodafaceaname545]

Mehdi is the the most ruthless as far as wolf warrior journalism is concerned .. but i liked the 3 pointers .. pick ur battle, stick to it and call out the ppl .. i would love to see a genius who can someday give mehdi taste of his own medicine ☺☺

[@keithroberts5611]

It's all ready happened Douglas Murray on "Question time"

[@tolate4057]

Request that bring back Mehdi Hasan, Really missing Head to Head, upfront

[@Eidookhan07]

Hassan is my mentor! ❤❤❤

[@abdulchowdhury2635]

My favourite journalist 😊

[@sajalhossain9453]

Really miss you Mehdi brother

[@MrChhoteofficial]

I really miss mehdi Hasan in head to head 🗣️

[@theproudjew]

Mehdi Hassan could easily argue both sides of the argument. 😊

[@50_Pence]

He'll do that too. For money. For fame. Like the snake that he is.

[@theproudjew]

@@50_Pence " Hack"

[@50_Pence]

@@theproudjewhaha. I'm not sure hacks even plagerize

[@theproudjew]

@@50_Pence Maybe not : )

[@user-dl9cw4dj5r]

This Mehdi Hasan questioned Bangladesh Prime Minister's advisor on voting and democracy, will he dare to question the head of state of Qatar, UAE or Saudi Arabia on democracy?

[@anonymous47111]

Missing Mehdi in head to head and upfront!

[@niazmakhdum8271]

We really miss you Mehedi Hasan, You are my all time favourite.

[@mahrukhameer3250]

The great debator ,everytime I listen to him I wonder Masha Allah he has knowledge and arguments ready made to shut opponents❤

[@Hashi88.]

Mehdi Hassan we missed you, i remember his best upfront programs, interesting discussions. Always like his arguments on the right side of history. Watching from Somalia. Great pleasure to see strong voices.

[@Free12609]

so the bottom-line Mehdi is that we should equip ourselves with leaning and speak our minds in this world whether we get to convince everyone or not should not be the goal but the goal is that everyone can speak as long as they are a bit equipped with learning, this will lead us all to a better society and maybe more loving one if we listen to each other in civil manner and respond in civil manner too given we can sometimes be right and we can also be sometimes wrong but we should avoid being too much if a cocky or a doormat for me! and democracy means ethics ( doing your best) civility, help and love!

[@globalarenatv9688]

Prof Marc Lamont Hill, I hope you have peppered him with hard-hitting and grilling Questions as he used to do here back then. By the way, Head To Head and Upfront were much tougher than The Mehdi Hasan Show. My personal view, by the way.

[@denandvon9809]

Please take Mehdi Hasan in Al Jazeera ❤. He is genius 🎉

[@afazdentalcare2447]

Dear brother ❤. I love you so much from b🇧🇩

[@andersstook3273]

A great tool for the establishment!

[@liausdhfsdgfgf]

I actually liked Mehdi In Upfront but i must say Marc is doing a Fantastic job too

[@jihadbattle2003]

Nice interview- Just ordered his book.

[@omotosoibrahim1650]

Mehdi, much love 😍 😍

[@faris9196]

Head to head to is one of the best debates ever i have watched

[@mohammedramees6631]

really miss him

[@JDPhyx]

Yeah! Mehdi's back! Now bring back Head to Head.

[@cattlecorner305]

The two Best journalist...My bro Mehdi Hasan and professor Marc Lamont..... From the river to the Sea......

[@subhraneeldhar]

Master class on how to win without logic.

[@kohinurkhanom2297]

I always miss Mehdi. No one ever replaceable of Mehdi

[@mandegmahamoud5167]

MEHDI THE GOAT✨

[@anamulruhi43]

mahdi Hasan miss you always in al ja jazeera head to Head programme

[@khalidelgazzar]

Great interview. A lot of vibe over there!

[@nurmohammad-pu8nr]

MEHDI CAME BACK AL JAZEERA, PLEASE....! LOVE FROM BANGLADESH

[@sepasgozar.]

love Mehdi Hasan

[@mohammedmurtaza3257]

Great work... Keep it going...

[@bilaljanart]

Keep it up Mehdi.... Roger and vilco

[@SaadSKhan]

Loved "can't argue reality"

[@Free12609]

Gish galoppers stopper by gishgalopping hahahahahaha

[@cabdikanikelvines722]

We miss Mehdi Hassan on Head-Head on al jazeera

[@stephenmaxam]

Oh no it's Marc I had no idea. Bye

[@kamruzzaman2663]

Dear Mehedi Hasan, we are proud of you.

[@lahsivishal]

Intro of a person - he likes arguing 😅

[@patbika]

we have got to admit Mehdi is very good!

[@HassanRaza-pe5rh]

I’m buying the book!!

[@lailabiley386]

😂 one needs that book in my house.

[@odzychris7996]

Great shiw!

[@nejjirvan2865]

How to yell and think you win arguments 😂

[@tesfayekenea8533]

Watched live, now repeating THE LEGEND Mahdi. Tks! One thing that buffles me: So, if there is not democracy, no journalism/media, right?!

[@JamilHasanShawon]

Mehdi Hasan miss you man

[@raoshaharyar9598]

Admirer of mehdi from Pakistan,respect to this man

[@keithroberts5611]

Why because he's a deluded Muslim!!

[@sulaak]

Just bought the book from Amazon

[@Free12609]

agreed in getting to peoples doors through the back door hahahahahah

[@dr.mohamedbarkhad4874]

Legend Mahdi

[@Kmcmichael1959]

Wanting to win arguments is overrated. It prohibits discourse.

[@jahanzibhabibi5750]

When he goes to the court the judge stands up for him

[@bagofdoom7693]

Lie, cheat and slander everyone who stands in your way!

[@bagofdoom7693]

Just ask matt taibi, a spelling mistake is enough to bring this guy down into the mud

[@aFriCan_Boi]

For a second I thought Mehdi was back. 😥 Those were the good ol'days. It's never been the same since. Shame on you Al Jazeera for letting him go SHAME ON YOU!!!

[@Clashofbeliefs]

Mehdi is a legend

[@ashrafulalam188]

It’s a great pleasure to watch Mehdi Hasan ❤

[@mudasirbashir8189]

He will give examples of several countries being authoritarian but not including Iran. Yes, when he says he is biased, he is not lying because he is so towards Iran for sure.

[@mlielan2459]

Mehdi Hassan is my favourite journalist mostly I like to listen his programms when it comes to political debate and Islamic politics around the world.

[@silverkitty2503]

Winning the argument doesn't necesarily persuade people.

[@nasreendar4644]

M h Allah bless you sir and all of us

[@decidedby786]

Hey, Very Very Eid Mubarak .

[@Veja-chokh]

We million more Asian people trust Al Jazeera international.hope the aljazeera always with TRUTHFUL inshallah