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Two Outspoken‘The Journalists Who Stayed Silent Should Never Be Forgiven’This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.com‘Two Outspoken’ Live in London! Owen and Mehdi sound off in front of a UK audience on Gaza media coverage, Trump’s deportations, and whether Mehdi can get back into the US. --You’ve seen in the past what happens when our two hosts, Mehdi and Owen Jones, are outspoken in front of a camera, but what happens when they’re accompanied by a crowd of hundreds? We are kicking off our one-year anniversary multi-city tour by taping thi...2025-04-1752 min
Two Outspoken‘Two Outspoken’ Live! - Owen Jones & Mehdi Kick Off Zeteo Anniversary TourThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comYou’ve seen in the past what happens when our two hosts, Mehdi and Owen Jones, are outspoken in front of a camera, but what happens when they’re accompanied by a crowd of hundreds? We are kicking off our one-year anniversary multi-city tour by taping this episode of ‘Two Outspoken’ with you, our subscribers.Also, as you’ll see in the show — Mehdi and Owen are sporting our brand-new Zeteo merch! You can snag your own hoodie, coffee mug, or tote bag...2025-04-1714 min
Two OutspokenWhy Is Fascism on the Rise Right Now?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comDonald Trump's “dictator for a day” promise is seemingly stretching in to weeks, with each one feeling like an eternity. Meanwhile, leaders and parties across Europe are applying their own versions of MAGA at home. With the world in such a bitter spot, Mehdi and Owen Jones have no plans to sugarcoat our new reality in this episode of ‘Two Outspoken’. Mehdi and Owen discuss the rise of the right everywhere from the US to the UK to Germany, while paying special attentio...2025-02-1037 min
Two OutspokenDid the Left Fail Syria? | Two OutspokenThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comSyria is carving a new path forward after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. While the country’s future remains uncertain, Mehdi Hasan and Owen Jones have a brutally honest and outspoken conversation in London about how the Western Left has reacted to the fall of the Assad regime. The two also unpack the double standards when it comes to Syria and Palestine. SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND UNFILTERED JOURNALISM:https://zeteo.com/subscribeWATCH ‘TWO...2024-12-1832 min
Two OutspokenIs Bernie Right that Democrats Abandoned the Working Class?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comIn this episode of ‘Two Outspoken,’ Mehdi and Owen find plenty to both agree and disagree about, from the role of the economy in the Dems’ landslide defeat, to the impact of misinformation and media bias. Their wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation comes on the heels of a headline-grabbing statement from Senator Bernie Sanders accusing the Democrats of abandoning the working class.The pair also discuss Harris’ failure to offer an ambitious economic agenda to the American people; the anti-incumbency effect both in...2024-11-0835 min
The Owen Jones PodcastPro-Israel Extremist Racist Attack Against Mehdi Hasan - Live On CNNHelp make possible our coverage of the US presidential election, traveling around different states asking questions other media outlets won't, both before and after the election: https://www.patreon.com/owenjones84 - or one-off here: https://ko-fi.com/owenjonesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-3010 min
Two Outspoken“We Have Normalized the Mass Slaughter of Arabs”This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comIn the latest episode of ‘Two Outspoken’, Mehdi and Owen get outraged about the lack of outrage in the US and UK in the wake of Israel’s ongoing aerial bombardment in Lebanon, attacks that have killed hundreds of civilians, with many calling it the deadliest week in the country in decades. (This conversation was recorded just before Israel announced it was also preparing for a ground invasion of Lebanon as well.)The normalization of these tragedies raises serious questions about...2024-09-2722 min
Two OutspokenAmerica in Decline and Why ‘Burning the System Down' Won't WorkThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comIn this episode of ‘Two Outspoken’, Mehdi and Owen talk through what this historic period in American history means - what many are calling the decline of the U.S.. From how it resembles the former Soviet Union in its dying days; to how Donald Trump - if he wins! - is planning to rebuild the nation in his autocratic image; to the implications around the world for human rights and international law, especially when it comes to Israel and Palestine. In...2024-07-1829 min
Two OutspokenUK Election: What the Media Isn't Telling YouIn this episode, Mehdi and Owen Jones met up in London this week to debrief the significant UK election results - and to vent about all the things the media hasn’t been covering about it. Owen explains how Labour won “a Jenga landslide" but what does that mean going forward? And why is the media obsessed with Nigel Farage and Reform? Where’s the coverage of the independents who won on Gaza, and the Greens? Watch Mehdi and Owen discuss everything you need to know about the UK election results in this special episode of Two Outspoken.SUBS...2024-07-0834 min
Two Outspoken“Gaslighting People To Death”: Owen and Mehdi “Tear Their Hair Out” Over Israeli PropagandaIn the latest episode of ‘Two Outspoken’, Mehdi and Owen discuss the rescue in Gaza that saved four Israelis but also killed hundreds of Palestinians in the process, proving how little value Israel’s far-right government - and its Western allies - place on Palestinian’s lives. They also debunk U.S. government talking points on how Israel has accepted a ceasefire deal but Hamas hasn’t. SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND UNFILTERED JOURNALISM:https://zeteo.com/subscribeWATCH ‘TWO OUTSPOKEN’ ON SUBSTACK:https://zeteo.com/s/twooutspokenFIND ZETEO:2024-06-1424 min
Two Outspoken‘Crushing the Left’: Why the Labour Party Suspended a Muslim Woman’s CandidacyIn this episode, Owen and Mehdi discuss the UK’s looming July 4th election, the Labour Party’s decision to suspend Faiza Shaheen’s candidacy, and Nigel Farage’s latest attempt to normalize Islamophobia. Mehdi brings up UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s not-so-hopeful start to the campaign and how this election comes as Sunak’s Conservative Party has become widely unpopular, after going through three different prime ministers in the space of one parliament with no election. On the topic of Gaza, Mehdi called out the U.S. State Department for refusing to call Israel’s invasion of Rafa...2024-05-3125 min
Two Outspoken'Two Outspoken' Town Hall On ICC Israel/Hamas Arrest WarrantsThe International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor announced Monday that he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. In response, ‘Two Outspoken’ hosted a special breaking news town hall for Zeteo paid subscribers where Owen and Mehdi were joined by two guests: former PLO legal adviser Diana Buttu and Israeli academic Ilan Pappé. They also covered what a shock it is for the Israeli political class to find itself held to account by international legal institutions; and whether this move...2024-05-2050 min
Two OutspokenIs Joe Biden the ‘White Moderate’ that MLK Warned Us About?In this episode Owen and Mehdi discuss the ongoing misrepresentation of college protests in the mainstream media, the debate over genocide in Gaza, and the London mayoral elections. Plus, Mehdi takes us back in time to read Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter from a Birmingham jail about the “white moderate,” and reflects on its relevance to modern-day politicians, particularly in light of recent comments made by President Joe Biden.They also touch on the London mayoral elections and the challenges faced by Sadiq Khan, particularly in the context of his stance on issues like Gaza and...2024-05-0335 min
Two Outspoken'We're Moderates in a World of Extremism'In this first episode of 'Two Outspoken,’ political commentator, author, and activist Owen Jones and Mehdi Hasan share the story of how they met over a decade ago on television, and recall those who compared them to a left-wing Batman and Robin (you can probably guess who is who).Owen explains why he has recently quit the UK’s Labour Party, while Mehdi compares current Labour leader Keir Starmer to Tony Blair and both of them discuss the mainstream media's multiple moral failures when it comes to coverage of Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.SUBSCRIBE TO Z...2024-04-1829 minThe Owen Jones PodcastMehdi Hasan's Show Cancelled After Pro-Palestine CoverageMehdi Hasan is a razor-sharp interviewer, forensic, who knows his facts inside out. What's more, his progressive instincts accord with the sort of audience MSNBC should be cultivating. So what did they do? Cancel his show. It comes after his critical stance on Israel's Gaza offensive - when he put Israeli spokesperson Mark Regev on the spot.This matters - as pro-Palestine voices are under attack.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0511 min
Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyIsrael and Palestine are less complicated than you think: Standing for international law while condemning crimes against humanity, war crimes, antisemitism, and apartheid.Air Date 11/10/2023 Violence and oppression are destructive and corrosive to both the victim and perpetrator and this goes a long way toward explaining many of the dynamics at play in the holy land between Israelis and Palestinians. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Why Hamas Attacked Israel - And What's Next For Gaza...2023-11-111h 05The Owen Jones PodcastMehdi Hasan on Suella Braverman, winning the argument, and US fascisMehdi Hasan is second to none when it comes to debating, and so his new book - Win Every Argument - is a must read. Here, he talks to me about why the left can be so bad at convincing people of its arguments; he tears Tory racism to pieces; points out the outrageous hypocrisy of the BBC over Gary Lineker - and warns that US democracy may yet succumb to fascism.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1725 min
DeconstructedBrexit and the Rise of the British TrumpsThis week’s EU Parliament elections sent political shockwaves across Europe, with far-right nationalist parties racking up major victories in France, Italy, and even the UK. Established parties in Britain took a pounding as voters flocked to Nigel Farage’s newly-founded Brexit Party. Only days earlier, Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May resigned in the wake of repeated failures to secure a deal on Brexit. Where does all this leave the UK’s effort to withdraw from the European Union? And what can the US, in the midst of its own anti-immigrant populist moment, learn from the turmoil across the Atlantic? Guardi...2019-05-3032 min
Humanities and Social Sciences – Pod AcademyThe Iraq War – was it worth it?This is a podcast of the debate held at Goldsmiths, University of London to mark the 10th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. The debate was organised by the Huffington Post.
The war was highly controversial from the start, with over a million people in the UK marching to try to stay the government’s hand. And it continues to polarise opinion as this debate demonstrates.
Speakers who felt the war had been worth it were:
Bernard Jenkin MP, Conservative Shadow Defence Minister at the time of the invasion
Ali Latif, Iraqi Pros...2013-03-0500 minPod AcademyThe Iraq War – was it worth it?This is a podcast of the debate held at Goldsmiths, University of London to mark the 10th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. The debate was organised by the Huffington Post.
The war was highly controversial from the start, with over a million people in the UK marching to try to stay the government’s hand. And it continues to polarise opinion as this debate demonstrates.
Speakers who felt the war had been worth it were:
Bernard Jenkin MP, Conservative Shadow Defence Minister at the time of the invasion
Ali Latif, Iraqi Pros...2013-03-0500 min