We're Not Kidding is a show where funny people talk about serious things, hosted by Zeteo founder Mehdi Hasan and regularly featuring internationally acclaimed comedian Bassem Youssef.
We’re Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends
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4.9(87 reviews)
48 episodes
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Engagement91
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We're Not Kidding is a show where funny people talk about serious things, hosted by Zeteo founder Mehdi Hasan and regularly featuring internationally acclaimed comedian Bassem Youssef.
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Publishing Since
4/23/2024
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
'America, Wash Your Ass!' - Mehdi and Wajahat Ali Call Out Racists' Hypocrisy and Hygiene
Host Mehdi Hasan and guest Wajahat Ali discuss immigrant contributions and expose racist hypocrisy in an insightful interview.
June 17, 2026
Meet the Palestinian-American Comedian Who Says It's Okay to Play the 'Muslim Card'
Host Mehdi Hasan interviews Palestinian-American comedian Nina Kharoufeh about her career, activism, and the courage to speak out.
June 9, 2026
Superpower vs. Kryptonite - Which Dem Has the Best Shot in 2028?
Host Mehdi Hasan and guest Molly Jong-Fast analyze Democratic presidential hopefuls' strengths and weaknesses for the 2028 election in this insightful interview.
48 total episodes available with 45 transcripts
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- What is We’re Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends?
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This podcast updates weekly.
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