Mehdi Hasan on MAGA, Maine and media cowards

About this episode

Mehdi Hasan discusses the implications of Graham Platner's candidacy in Maine and critiques the state of US media.

How should Democrats be feeling today about their Senate candidate for Maine? Graham Platner has a Nazi tattoo, a dodgy past and quite a lot of baggage. But his fans call him an authentic voice that’s ready to shake up the election in a seat they just can’t seem to win. We ask journalist and broadcaster Mehdi Hasan what’s going on in the Democratic Party more widely - and as turmoil strikes the heart of Americas legendary 60 minutes show - where is the backbone to US media companies? The News Agents USA is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

People in this episode

Guest: Mehdi Hasan

Topics covered

• Democratic Party
• Senate election
• media criticism
• MAGA
• political candidates

Keywords

• MAGA
• Maine
• Graham Platner
• Democratic Party
• media
• 60 minutes
• election

Sponsors

HSBC UK

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 60 minutes

Places: Maine, America

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