From Politics to Journalism
Mehdi reflects on his journey from studying politics at Oxford to becoming a journalist, highlighting the pressure of parental expectations in the South Asian community. He candidly admits to feeling unqualified in today's media landscape, emphasizing the shift towards advocacy and personality-driven journalism in the UK. Despite his self-deprecating remarks about his skills, he acknowledges the evolving nature of media and the challenges faced by aspiring journalists today.In this clip
From this podcast
Decoder with Nilay Patel
Recode Decode: The Intercept's Mehdi Hasan
Related Questions