Mehdi Hasan

Mehdi Hasan is a British-American journalist, broadcaster, political commentator, and author known for interview-led political programming and progressive commentary.

Mehdi Hasan is a British-American journalist, broadcaster, political commentator, and author known for interview-led political programming and progressive commentary. He has worked for outlets including Al Jazeera English, MSNBC, The Intercept, The Guardian, and Zeteo. He is also the author of *Win Every Argument* and co-author of a biography of Ed Miliband.

Early life and education

Mehdi Hasan was born in Swindon, England, and studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford. His early career began in production and research roles in British television news.

Media career

Hasan worked for ITV, the BBC, Sky, Channel 4, HuffPost UK, Al Jazeera English, The Intercept, MSNBC, and later The Guardian and Zeteo. He hosted programmes including *The Mehdi Hasan Show*, *Head to Head*, and *UpFront*. His work has often focused on interviews, political analysis, and current affairs.

Writing

Hasan is the author of *Win Every Argument* and co-authored a biography of former Labour leader Ed Miliband. His writing has appeared in major newspapers and magazines.

Style and public profile

Hasan is widely associated with direct, confrontational interviews and live political debate. He has become a prominent figure in English-language political commentary, particularly on progressive issues.