In this hard-hitting episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi sits down with influential broadcaster, journalist and and Zeteo founder Mehdi Hasan for an unflinching conversation on global politics. From the chaos brought by Trump’s administration to the genocide in Gaza, Elon Musk’s DOGE distractions, and President Ramaphosa’s punchlines, no topic is off-limits.
In this hard-hitting episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi sits down with influential broadcaster, journalist and and Zeteo founder Mehdi Hasan for an unflinching conversation on global politics. From the chaos brought by Trump’s administration to the genocide in Gaza, Elon Musk’s DOGE distractions, and President Ramaphosa’s punchlines, no topic is off-limits.
00:53 Drama in the United States
01:21 Elon Musk and Disinformation
02:30 Mehdi Hassan's Take on Trump
03:01 Trump's Impact on America and the World
04:00 Trump's End Game and Erratic Behavior
06:01 International Reactions to Trump
08:38 Trump's Relationship with Russia
12:05 Trump, Israel, and Middle East Politics
15:50 Escalating Crisis in Gaza
16:21 Ethnic Cleansing and Personal Reflections
17:35 Global Sentiment Shift
20:10 Media's Role and Responsibility
27:14 Free Speech and Political Hypocrisy
Produced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade
Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/