Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Mehdi Hasan & Matt Maasdam
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May 2, 2026 
Mehdi Hasan, political journalist known for media analysis, and Matt Maasdam, former Navy SEAL running for Congress, join the conversation. They debate how media frames political violence and the costs of foreign wars. They also explore party leadership failures, voting dynamics in Michigan, and anti-corruption pledges.
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High Profile Attacks Trace Back To Right Wing Actors
- Mehdi Hasan recounts specific cases to rebut claims both-sides-equal or left-wing-focused threats.
- He references Melissa Hartman’s murder, the Paul Pelosi attacker, and Cesar Sayoc to show right-wing perpetrators often link to Trump media.
Media Avoids Direct Questions About Trump's Civil Liability
- Journalists often avoid pressing Trump on past sexual-abuse liability despite court findings.
- Mehdi Hasan criticizes interviewers for not asking Trump about being found liable by a jury in New York.
Insurgent Populists Beat Establishment Picks
- Populist insurgent Democrats outperform establishment picks by energizing bases and taking strong stances on issues like Gaza.
- Mehdi points to Graham Plateiner and others rising after embracing populist messaging.