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Al Jazeera English 2015 - 2018 4 seasons 122 eps Returning series

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2015 - 2018 4 seasons 122 eps

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25 min

S2018 · E1 · Jan 26, 2018

Is #MeToo a West-only movement? Episode 1

Mona Eltahawy, Ranjana Kumari and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah debate the global effect of the anti sexual harassment campaign.

25 min

S2018 · E2 · Feb 2, 2018

Is DR Congo still a democracy? Episode 2

We speak to DRC's communications minister about postponed elections and debate the future of Germany's Angela Merkel.

25 min

S2018 · E3 · Feb 9, 2018

Why is a former Georgian president now a fugitive? Episode 3

We ask Mikheil Saakashvili about being stateless and talk to Ilhan Omar about Donald Trump.

25 min

S2018 · E4 · Feb 16, 2018

Has the Arab Spring failed Libya and Bahrain? Episode 4

We ask if the Arab Spring has ultimately failed to bring change to Libya and Bahrain, or if there's hope for the future.

25 min

S2018 · E5 · Feb 23, 2018

Russia and the US: Who is undermining democracy? Episode 5

Former top CIA agent John Sipher talks election meddling, and we debate Russia's upcoming presidential election.

25 min

S2018 · E6 · Mar 2, 2018

The Puerto Rican mayor who challenged Trump Episode 6

We ask Mayor Carmen Cruz about conditions in Puerto Rico, and Thuli Madonsela weighs in on corruption in South Africa.

25 min

S2018 · E7 · Mar 9, 2018

Is it time the US apologised for invading Iraq? Episode 7

Fifteen years since the invasion of Iraq, we ask retired US Brig Gen Mark Kimmitt about war crimes and the war's legacy.

25 min

S2018 · E8 · Mar 16, 2018

Steven Pinker: Is the world actually getting better? Episode 8

Steven Pinker argues global poverty is declining, but is he right? And Afua Hirsch and Claire Fox talk racism in the UK.

25 min

S2018 · E9 · Mar 23, 2018

Is Saudi Arabia's crown prince really a reformer? Episode 9

We debate the extent of reforms in Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the war in Yemen.

25 min

S2018 · E10 · Mar 30, 2018

Has Bashar al-Assad won the war in Syria? Episode 10

We ask if al-Assad and his allies can claim victory in Syria, and author Johann Hari discusses depression.

25 min

S2018 · E11 · Apr 6, 2018

Was the Kurdish referendum in Iraq a mistake? Episode 11

We ask Bayan Rahman whether a Kurdish country is possible and debate the end of term limits for China's President Xi.

25 min

S2018 · E12 · Apr 13, 2018

Can US attacks end the Syrian chemical attacks? Episode 12

We ask Glenn Greenwald and Eli Lake about Trump's next move in Syria and debate Israel's deadly tactics in Gaza.

25 min

S2018 · E13 · Sep 14, 2018

Has Netanyahu won? Episode 13

We ask the Israeli PM's close adviser Dore Gold about peace talks and debate China's treatment of the Uighur Muslims.

25 min

S2018 · E14 · Sep 21, 2018

Can Anwar Ibrahim save Malaysia from corruption? Episode 14

We quiz the country's former deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and speak with investigative journalist Seymour Hersh.

25 min

S2018 · E15 · Sep 28, 2018

Who is responsible for the violence in Nicaragua? Episode 15

We challenge Nicaragua's vice minister of foreign affairs and debate whether the UK Labour Party is anti-Semitic.

25 min

S2018 · E16 · Oct 5, 2018

Why is Iran backing Syria? Episode 16

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif speaks with UpFront about Syria and whether the nuclear deal was a mistake.

25 min

S2018 · E17 · Oct 12, 2018

Jamal Khashoggi: The world demands answers Episode 17

We discuss reports of the Saudi journalist's death and ask a former EPA head about the IPCC climate change report.

25 min

S2018 · E18 · Oct 19, 2018

Brexit: Will there be a second referendum? Episode 18

We debate the likelihood of a second vote, and speak to a top US politician about the treatment of migrant children.

25 min

S2018 · E19 · Oct 26, 2018

Is Ukraine losing the war with Russia? Episode 19

We challenge Ukraine's Deputy prime minister, and discuss whether Brazil's democracy could be under threat.

25 min

S2018 · E20 · Nov 2, 2018

Will Syria's war criminals ever be brought to justice? Episode 20

We ask Carla del Ponte why the UN can't solve the conflict, and discuss the latest escalation in Gaza.

25 min

S2018 · E21 · Nov 9, 2018

Trump, the Democrats, and the future of US democracy Episode 21

In this UpFront special, we speak to a Trump adviser and discuss whether US democracy is at risk.

25 min

S2018 · E22 · Nov 16, 2018

Will Saudi Arabia execute one of its top clerics? Episode 22

We talk to the son of cleric Salman al-Awdah and debate the danger of social media with tech pioneer Jaron Lanier.

25 min

S2018 · E23 · Nov 23, 2018

What happened to ISIL? An UpFront special Episode 23

We discuss the group's past, present, and future.

25 min

S2018 · E24 · Nov 30, 2018

Do the Houthis have a plan for peace in Yemen? Episode 24

We challenge the Houthi-backed Yemeni FM Hisham Sharaf, and speak to Francis Fukuyama about 'identity politics'.

25 min

S2018 · E25 · Dec 7, 2018

Has the world abandoned the Uighur Muslims? Episode 25

We speak to a Uighur refugee, and debate if data theft, interference and illegal spending tainted the Brexit referendum.

25 min

S2018 · E26 · Dec 14, 2018

Is an end in sight for the war in Yemen? Episode 26

We ask the UN special envoy for Yemen after the latest peace talks, and debate who should be Nigeria's next president.

26 episodes in Season 2018

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With the thrust and parry of rigorous debate, Mehdi Hasan cuts through the headlines to challenge conventional wisdom, highlight contradictions and uncover double standards.

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Total runtime 50h 50m · Episode length 25 min · Type Talk show

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Premiered

September 4, 2015

Final episode

December 14, 2018

Status

Returning series

Network

Al Jazeera English

Country

United States · Qatar

Type

Talk show

Episode length

25 min

Total runtime

50h 50m

Original language

English

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