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With the thrust and parry of rigorous debate, Mehdi Hasan cuts through the headlines to challenge conventional wisdom, highlight contradictions and uncover double standards.

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Will AI rule the world? | UpFront

May 23, 2026 25m

Artificial intelligence has become an everyday tool for millions of people, but it remains largely unregulated. As it becomes more embedded in our homes and workplaces, concerns are growing over job…

Francesca Albanese on Israeli sexual violence against Palestinians | UpFront

May 16, 2026 11m

A recent New York Times article highlighted the sexual violence suffered by Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces. But the allegations have been documented for years by human rights groups and…

“A shame on the conscience of humanity” Spanish FM on Gaza and Lebanon | UpFront

May 16, 2026 13m

Spain has been one of Europe’s most vocal critics of Israel’s war on Gaza, a stance that has put the Spanish at odds with the US and some of its other allies. The Spaniards have also renewed calls…

Ex-Israeli Prime Minister challenged on Israeli war on Lebanon | UpFront

May 10, 2026 16m

Israel's military campaign in Lebanon has reignited a debate over civilian casualties, ceasefire violations, and the limits of self-defence. With senior Israeli officials openly discussing the…

Can the Vatican and the US repair relations? | UpFront

May 10, 2026 8m

As Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first anniversary as pontiff, the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, visited the Vatican, reportedly to smooth strained relations between Donald Trump and the Roman…

Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire? | UpFront

May 03, 2026 9m

With the world focused on the war on Iran, Israel’s genocide in Gaza has slipped from the headlines. But despite a ceasefire, Israel has continued to expand its military control inside the enclave,…

The rise of political violence under Trump

May 02, 2026 15m

After the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, has the US entered a new age of political violence? The third alleged attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump in…

Varoufakis on Palantir, AI warfare, and the rise of tech lordism | UpFront

Apr 26, 2026 6m

Technology firm Palantir has sparked global outrage after publishing a 22-point manifesto envisioning a future of autonomous weapons and deep integration between big tech and government. The doctrine…

Iran War debate: Will the blockade bring Tehran to its knees? | UpFront

Apr 25, 2026 18m

US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Three ships have been attacked in the past week, and Tehran shows no sign of…

Mazzucato on the Iran war's economic shock: Who pays the price? | UpFront

Apr 18, 2026 24m

The world is reckoning with the biggest oil supply disruption in history, one that has sent energy prices soaring, rattled stock markets and exposed the deep vulnerabilities of economies still hooked…

Speaking to the enemy: what to expect from US-Iran negotiations | UpFront

Apr 10, 2026 24m

As the US and Iran begin direct talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, serious questions remain over whether peace is truly within reach. Iran’s 10-point proposal has put major substantive issues…

Death by hanging: Israel law sparks global alarm | UpFront

Apr 04, 2026 9m

A controversial new law passed in Israel is drawing sharp international criticism, with rights groups warning it could deepen apartheid and fast-track executions of Palestinian detainees. The law…

Does Israel want to make Lebanon and Iran the next Gaza? | UpFront

Apr 04, 2026 15m

US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran is nearing an end, but threatens to escalate its bombing campaign and send Iran “back to the Stone Ages”. Meanwhile, Israel continues its attacks in…

War on Iran: 'It's going to have multi-generational impacts'

Mar 27, 2026 9m

The US-Israeli war with Iran has left a devastating humanitarian impact that could last for years. The bombing of energy infrastructure, fuel depots, and oil tankers has not only shocked the global…

Richard Wolff on Iran war and its implications on the global economy | UpFront

Mar 27, 2026 32m

The United States-Israeli war on Iran has carried on for weeks, with devastating consequences for the region and ripple effects across the global economy. As strikes hit key energy infrastructure,…

Jeremy Corbyn: Is Britain being pulled into a US war?| UpFront

Mar 21, 2026 11m

As the United States continues its war on Iran, pressure is mounting on Britain to decide how far it will go in supporting Washington. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signalled that United Kingdom…

Robert Malley on war in Iran: “Donald Trump is nervous” | UpFront

Mar 21, 2026 13m

The war on Iran enters another week, with Israel, the US, and Iran striking key energy infrastructure, raising questions about global supply. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump says the US had no…

War on Iran: US evangelicals, Israeli Zionists cite holy war | UpFront

Mar 13, 2026 12m

The United States and Israel have often portrayed themselves as secular democracies fighting against a theocratic Islamic regime in Iran. But as the war against Iran continues to escalate, US leaders…

John Mearsheimer: “We’re not going to win this war with Iran” | UpFront

Mar 13, 2026 12m

The United States has once again found itself drawn into a major conflict in the Middle East, this time with Iran. But a key question is now being debated: who pushed Washington into this conflict?…

War against Iran: How far will it go? | UpFront

Mar 07, 2026 25m

This past week, the United States and Israel launched a war on Iran under the banner of regime change. But as the war escalates and with Iran firing missiles at US bases across the region and at…

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