Mehdi Hasan on Genocide in Gaza, the Silencing of Palestinian Voices in U.S. Media & Trump's Fascism

Acclaimed journalist Mehdi Hasan joins us to discuss U.S. media coverage of the Israeli war on Gaza and how the war is a genocide being abetted by the United States. Hasan says U.S. media is overwhelmingly pro-Israel and fails to convey the truth to audiences. "Palestinian voices not being on American television or in American print is one of the biggest problems when it comes to our coverage of this conflict," he says. Hasan has just launched a new media company, Zeteo, which he started after the end of his weekly news program on MSNBC and Peacock earlier this year. The cable network announced it was canceling his show in November. The move drew considerable outrage, with critics slamming MSNBC for effectively silencing one of the most prominent Muslim voices in U.S. media.

Hasan also warns U.S. media coverage of the 2024 election is largely unable to capture the threat to democracy posed by Donald Trump and the modern Republican Party. “We need to speak very clearly about what that fascist threat is,” says Hasan, who warns media outlets cannot “normalize his extremism and racism and bigotry,” because the right to free press itself could be under threat if he regains power. “One of our two major parties has been fully radicalized and is now in bed with white supremacists. … Let’s be plain about that.”

00:10 Intro
3:48 U.S. Media
15:52 Gaza
27:52 Covering Trump & Fascism
30:40 Banning TikTok

[emiebex]

MSNBC screwed up Big Time getting rid of Medhi Hasan. He's one of The Best Journalists out there.

[wariskabuli]

When I was a teenager, my dad told me never listen to media because they never tell the truth. Today I see this by my own eyes. World history never forget what is happening with children and women in Gaza. 😢

[doloresg]

Thank you for the interview with the journalist, Mehdi. It was very educational.

[zgtsu]

Mehdi is one of few honest journalists, MSBC made a big mistake

[dadaimiza]

1. Haifa Massacre 1937
2. Jerusalem Massacre 1937
3. Haifa Massacre 1937
4. Balad al-Sheikh Massacre 1939
5. Haifa Massacre 1939
6. Haifa Massacre 1947
7. Abbasiya Massacre 1947
8. Al-Khisas Massacre1947
9. Bab al-Amud Massacre
10. Jerusalem Massacre 1947
11. Sheikh Burek Massacre1947
12. Jaffa Massacre 1948
13. Deir Yassin Massacre
14. Tantura Massacre 1948
15. Khan Yunis Massacre 1956
16. Jerusalem Massacre 1967
17. Bahro Al Baquar 1972
18. Sabra and Shatila Massacre 1982
19. Al Aqsa Mosque Massacre 1990
20. Ibrahimi Mosque Massacre 1994
21. Jenin Refugee Camp
April 2002
22. Gaza Massacre 2008-09
23. Gaza Massacre 2012
24. Gaza Massacre 2014
25. Gaza Massacre- 2018-19
26. Gaza Massacre2021
27. Gaza Massacre 2023 is still ongoing
DONT LET ANYONE CONVINCE YOU THAT IT STARTED ON October 7th

[PinkVespaHijabi]

I just subscribed to zeteo, thank you for bringing to our attention!

[dotiguyo]

Mehdi Hasan is honest journalist and freedom fighter, I know him on Aljazeera up front session. Keep it up bro!

[sandralicher]

I am 75 years old and I know what's going on in Gaza right now. I am not Jewish nor am I Muslim but that has nothing to do with my empathy for others who are suffering. I watch news/podcasts and reports from Gaza by brave reporters who live there, on You Tube and a great variety so that I can determine what is truly happening. I was not aware of the history nor did I even understand what "occupied" meant but I got some books and educated myself about the history of the Palestinians and from what I learned it seems like they have been pushed around and bullied since the early 1900's. I am ashamed of my country...the U.S. and Biden who I voted for. I pray that some country has the guts to come in and help the Palestinians but they are outnumbered by the strength and military might of the powers that be....I don't blame them but my hats off to the Houthi's...they are courageous! They have the guts to proclaim the horrific actions of Israel and take action! I wish more people had that kind of courage.

[mohibquadri]

Democracy now is Courageous to the core 🎯 Thanks for standing with Truth.

[jamesbrown]

Thank you Amy Goodman and Democracy Now for this Interview with Mehdi Hasan.

[petgranny]

Even USA politicians were not allowed into Gaza, pre-Oct 7. Mehdi is stellar - his voice is so important. Thank you.

[selma]

Wow! One of the best interviews I"ve seen that gets right to the heart of matter! Thank you!

[raave]

Excellent segment. Thank you Nermeen, Amy and Mehdi.

[MsSeetree]

Thank you, Mehdi, for speaking out when others won't.

[renevargas]

This is real journalism. Great to see Medhi the biggest journalist of the last 10 years

[hulaharvest]

My two favorite anchors- I can't believe my eyes. What luck! Thanks to you both. You two are beacons for truth and the world is a better place to have you.

[ThePaterfamilious]

MSNBC made a horrible mistake letting Mehdi Hasan go... Democracy Now benefits greatly from his views being broadcast on it's site!!! Thanks for this Post Amy!!!

[analya]

Well done Mehdi! The world needs more journalists like yourself.

[FreePalestineFalasteen]

It is a good high-quality positive jump, having your own source information Mr. Mehdi Hassan. We are thirsty to listen to you.

[reinemarais]

Mehdi. You are highly skilled. I watched your interview with Piers. You are one of the outstanding voices in today's world. You're going to be fine.