Head to Head

Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Adolfo Franco to debate the implications of a potential second Trump presidency.

Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Victor Gao on China’s geopolitical ambitions and its crackdown on dissent.

Mehdi Hasan challenges Israeli historian Benny Morris on Israel’s war on Gaza, its historical roots and Zionism.

Mehdi Hasan challenges a retired US brigadier general and a former UK diplomat on the West’s relationship with China.

Mehdi Hasan takes on one of the most divisive debates in US politics: healthcare and the lack of universal coverage.

Mehdi Hasan challenges a Trump campaign surrogate and a Democratic operative over US failure to control the pandemic.

Read the full transcript of the debate with the South African politician on corruption, xenophobia and ANC’s future.

South African politician Baleka Mbete on corruption, xenophobia and whether the ANC has lived up to its promises.

Guests, panellists and members of the public share their views and opinions about the programme.

Richard Tice, chair of the Brexit Party, on why he wants the UK to break away from the European Union with no deal.