The Bulwark Podcast Mehdi Hasan: Memory-Holing the Worst President
Nov 1, 2024
Mehdi Hasan, editor-in-chief of Ziteo and author of 'Win Every Argument,' joins Tim Miller for a deep dive into political dilemmas. They critique misleading media narratives around Trump's presidency and the accountability necessary for historical events like January 6th. The conversation shifts to the role of young voters, especially within Arab American communities, and the troubling rise of divisive political ads. Hasan also addresses the curious case of Jill Stein and the risks she poses for electoral strategies, all while balancing anxiety about Trump's potential comeback with a sense of hope.
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Cheney's Voting Record
- Liz Cheney voted with Trump over 90% of the time during his presidency.
- Mehdi Hasan isn't obsessed with getting Bush administration endorsements for Democrats.
Platforming Imbalance
- Trump platforms figures like Tucker Carlson, who promotes conspiracy theories.
- There's an imbalance, as no similar figure on the left gets comparable mainstream attention.
CNN Walk-Off
- Mehdi Hasan walked off a CNN panel after a guest suggested he should be killed.
- The guest, Ryan James Girdusky, made the remark after Hasan criticized a Trump rally.
