My name is Mehdi Hassan. Throughout my career as a journalist, I've clashed with some of

the biggest political figures in the US and across the world. And now I've joined forces

with the intercept to launch a new podcast. It's called Deconstructed.

Each week here in Washington, DC, I'll take on one big news story, an issue dominating

the headlines that as far as I'm concerned, the rest of the media have royally screwed

up. That means bringing in voices who aren't afraid to challenge the consensus.

The failure of US media to cover this in unbiased manner will come back to hunt Americans

around the globe. And taking a step away from the rolling news cycle to give a big picture

perspective on what's really going on at home and abroad.

The most recent news cycle is that unrest in Iran. Sabaratling could provoke whether it's

challenging the racism and misogyny coming out of the White House or resisting the push

for yet another war in the Middle East. My goal each week will be pretty simple. To cut

through all the political drivel and media misinformation. So join me, Mehdi Hassan,

on Deconstructed, a new podcast from the intercept. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or wherever

you listen.