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Every long episode from Zeteo, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. Founded by Mehdi Hasan, Zeteo has a strong bias for the truth and an unwavering belief in the media’s responsibility to the public. Unfiltered news, bold opinions.

‘Destroying the Constitution' in Service of a ‘Genocidal State’: Mohsen Mahdawi Slams Trump

A Columbia student details his detention and deportation attempt by ICE, highlighting the politicization of the immigration system and the chilling effect on free speech under the Trump administration.

March 18, 2026

Netanyahu ‘Bullied’ Trump Into War: Ex-Obama Official on the War on Iran

This video argues that Netanyahu pressured Trump into war with Iran, which was not in the US interest and lacked a clear objective. It critiques the Democratic party's foreign policy on Iran and discusses the role of past US actions in escalating tensions.

March 17, 2026

'GREATER ISRAEL': Mehdi Unpacks Israel’s Goals in Iran and Lebanon

The video unpacks Israel's goals for a 'Greater Israel' and the geopolitical fallout, including strained US alliances and the potential for election manipulation.

March 16, 2026

Experts Warn the Iran War Could Get Much Worse

Experts warn the US-Israeli war on Iran could escalate into a regional conflict, challenging Western assumptions about asymmetric warfare and geopolitical stability.

March 14, 2026

Israel’s Nukes Are a ‘Horrible Inequality’: Nobel Laureate Questions Iran War

Nobel laureate Muhammad ElBaradei argues that claims of Iran's nuclear weapons program are bogus, mirroring Iraq's WMD justification, and highlights the dangerous inequality of nuclear haves and have-nots.

March 13, 2026

‘We Should Be Very Worried’ About Total State Collapse in Iran

Iran faces total state collapse due to internal divisions and external pressure, risking a protracted civil war with regional implications. US intervention strategies are debated, with concerns over repeating historical failures.

March 12, 2026

Why Won't the Media Say Israel WANTED War with Iran? - Ayman Mohyeldin on Media Bias, Iran, and Gaza

Journalists discuss media bias in covering conflicts like Iran and Gaza, highlighting the imbalance of viewpoints and the challenges of access journalism.

March 10, 2026

‘I Can’t See’: Imran Khan’s Sister Sounds Alarm on His Health in Detention

The sister of jailed former PM Imran Khan raises alarms about his deteriorating health, specifically his eyesight, alleging deliberate neglect and potential poisoning by authorities.

March 9, 2026

‘The Gaza Playbook’: Mehdi Breaks Down What Israel Is Doing To Iran

The US-Israel war on Iran is economically catastrophic and unnecessary, mirroring the Gaza playbook of attacking civilian infrastructure and causing mass casualties, with Russia and China benefiting geopolitically.

March 9, 2026