Journalist Mehdi Hasan shares rhetorical strategies from his book "Win Every Argument" and anecdotes from his career as a political journalist and host of "The Mehdi Hasan Show" on MSNBC and Peacock. Hasan stresses the importance of knowing both your...
Journalist Mehdi Hasan shares rhetorical strategies from his book "Win Every Argument" and anecdotes from his career as a political journalist and host of "The Mehdi Hasan Show" on MSNBC and Peacock. Hasan stresses the importance of knowing both your opponent and your audience in any battle of words, from a meeting with your boss to a presidential debate.
Hasan also explains how our emotional minds influence our political leanings and voting behaviors. "The heart steers the head," Hasan said. "If it's heart versus head, the heart will win it." Watch the full "Salon Talks" interview with Dean Obeidallah to hear Hasan's thoughts on his ideal interview guests, Democrats, "Gish gallopers," and the state of argument in a post-Trump America.