With the thrust and parry of rigorous debate, Mehdi Hasan cuts through the headlines to challenge conventional wisdom, highlight contradictions and uncover double standards.
Where to Watch UpFront • Season 2018
26 Episodes
Is #MeToo a West-only movement?
E1
Is #MeToo a West-only movement?Mona Eltahawy, Ranjana Kumari and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah debate the global effect of the anti sexual harassment campaign.
Is DR Congo still a democracy?
E2
Is DR Congo still a democracy?We speak to DRC's communications minister about postponed elections and debate the future of Germany's Angela Merkel.
Why is a former Georgian president now a fugitive?
E3
Why is a former Georgian president now a fugitive?We ask Mikheil Saakashvili about being stateless and talk to Ilhan Omar about Donald Trump.
Has the Arab Spring failed Libya and Bahrain?
E4
Has the Arab Spring failed Libya and Bahrain?We ask if the Arab Spring has ultimately failed to bring change to Libya and Bahrain, or if there's hope for the future.
Russia and the US: Who is undermining democracy?
E5
Russia and the US: Who is undermining democracy?Former top CIA agent John Sipher talks election meddling, and we debate Russia's upcoming presidential election.
The Puerto Rican mayor who challenged Trump
E6
The Puerto Rican mayor who challenged TrumpWe ask Mayor Carmen Cruz about conditions in Puerto Rico, and Thuli Madonsela weighs in on corruption in South Africa.
Is it time the US apologised for invading Iraq?
E7
Is it time the US apologised for invading Iraq?Fifteen years since the invasion of Iraq, we ask retired US Brig Gen Mark Kimmitt about war crimes and the war's legacy.
Steven Pinker: Is the world actually getting better?
E8
Steven Pinker: Is the world actually getting better?Steven Pinker argues global poverty is declining, but is he right? And Afua Hirsch and Claire Fox talk racism in the UK.
Is Saudi Arabia's crown prince really a reformer?
E9
Is Saudi Arabia's crown prince really a reformer?We debate the extent of reforms in Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the war in Yemen.
Has Bashar al-Assad won the war in Syria?
E10
Has Bashar al-Assad won the war in Syria?We ask if al-Assad and his allies can claim victory in Syria, and author Johann Hari discusses depression.
Was the Kurdish referendum in Iraq a mistake?
E11
Was the Kurdish referendum in Iraq a mistake?We ask Bayan Rahman whether a Kurdish country is possible and debate the end of term limits for China's President Xi.
Can US attacks end the Syrian chemical attacks?
E12
Can US attacks end the Syrian chemical attacks?We ask Glenn Greenwald and Eli Lake about Trump's next move in Syria and debate Israel's deadly tactics in Gaza.
Has Netanyahu won?
E13
Has Netanyahu won?We ask the Israeli PM's close adviser Dore Gold about peace talks and debate China's treatment of the Uighur Muslims.
Can Anwar Ibrahim save Malaysia from corruption?
E14
Can Anwar Ibrahim save Malaysia from corruption?We quiz the country's former deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and speak with investigative journalist Seymour Hersh.
Who is responsible for the violence in Nicaragua?
E15
Who is responsible for the violence in Nicaragua?We challenge Nicaragua's vice minister of foreign affairs and debate whether the UK Labour Party is anti-Semitic.
Why is Iran backing Syria?
E16
Why is Iran backing Syria?Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif speaks with UpFront about Syria and whether the nuclear deal was a mistake.
Jamal Khashoggi: The world demands answers
E17
Jamal Khashoggi: The world demands answersWe discuss reports of the Saudi journalist's death and ask a former EPA head about the IPCC climate change report.
Brexit: Will there be a second referendum?
E18
Brexit: Will there be a second referendum?We debate the likelihood of a second vote, and speak to a top US politician about the treatment of migrant children.
Is Ukraine losing the war with Russia?
E19
Is Ukraine losing the war with Russia?We challenge Ukraine's Deputy prime minister, and discuss whether Brazil's democracy could be under threat.
Will Syria's war criminals ever be brought to justice?
E20
Will Syria's war criminals ever be brought to justice?We ask Carla del Ponte why the UN can't solve the conflict, and discuss the latest escalation in Gaza.
Trump, the Democrats, and the future of US democracy
E21
Trump, the Democrats, and the future of US democracyIn this UpFront special, we speak to a Trump adviser and discuss whether US democracy is at risk.
Will Saudi Arabia execute one of its top clerics?
E22
Will Saudi Arabia execute one of its top clerics?We talk to the son of cleric Salman al-Awdah and debate the danger of social media with tech pioneer Jaron Lanier.
What happened to ISIL? An UpFront special
E23
What happened to ISIL? An UpFront specialWe discuss the group's past, present, and future.
Do the Houthis have a plan for peace in Yemen?
E24
Do the Houthis have a plan for peace in Yemen?We challenge the Houthi-backed Yemeni FM Hisham Sharaf, and speak to Francis Fukuyama about 'identity politics'.
Has the world abandoned the Uighur Muslims?
E25
Has the world abandoned the Uighur Muslims?We speak to a Uighur refugee, and debate if data theft, interference and illegal spending tainted the Brexit referendum.
Is an end in sight for the war in Yemen?
E26
Is an end in sight for the war in Yemen?We ask the UN special envoy for Yemen after the latest peace talks, and debate who should be Nigeria's next president.
