Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking
Written by Mehdi Hasan
Narrated by Mehdi Hasan
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About this audiobook
This program is read by and contains archival audio of the author from MSNBC, BBC Question Time, Oxford Union, and other sources.
Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit-for-tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in the real world.
MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value—and can also simply be fun.
Arguments are everywhere—and especially given the fierce debates we’re all embroiled in today, everyone wants to win. In this riveting guide to the art of argument and rhetoric, Hasan shows you how. As a journalist, anchor, and interviewer who has clashed with politicians, generals, spy chiefs, and celebrities from across the world, Hasan reveals his tricks of the trade for the first time.
Whether you are making a presentation at work or debating current political issues with a friend, Mehdi Hasan will teach you how to sharpen your speaking skills to make the winning case.
A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.
Editor's Note
How to debate, not divide…
Even when everything from politics to social norms is polarizing, Hasan, an MSNBC journalist and broadcaster, asserts that arguing doesn’t have to be contentious. Done right, debates can be productive, healthy, and even fun. “Win Every Argument” teaches readers to do just that. Based on Hasan’s interviews (and arguments) with celebrities, politicians, and beyond, the tips in this straightforward guide reveal how to remain calm, articulate, persuasive, and compelling.
Mehdi Hasan
Mehdi Hasan is an award-winning British-American journalist, anchor and author. Hasan is the host of The Mehdi Hasan Show, which airs on both MSNBC and NBC’s streaming channel Peacock. He has interviewed everyone from General Michael Flynn and Erik Prince, to Bernie Sanders and AOC, to John Legend. Hasan is a former columnist and podcaster at The Intercept, and his op-eds have also appeared in The New York Times and The Washington Post. In Britain he was formerly the political editor of The New Statesman. Win Every Argument is his second book.
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Readers find this title to be a timeless and entertaining audiobook that is both educational and enjoyable. The author's narration is excellent, making the listening experience even better. It is a great resource for learning about public speaking. While some reviewers criticize the author's self-promotion, they still appreciate the educational principles of debate presented in the book. Overall, this audiobook is highly recommended for those looking to improve their public speaking skills and gain valuable knowledge.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Filled with politically partisan ploys and plot twists. The writer does himself and the reader/listener a deep disservice by shoehorning and sneaking in his own personal, low-value short-term policy agendas that suit limited parts of North America while ignoring readers/listeners on other continents.
Unacceptable. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I didn’t notice first that the book is written by Mehdi. It is rich but mostly helpful only if you are debating or speaking in public.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing book! Had no idea who the author was before I listened to it, but am now a big fan. Educational and entertaining. I had a great time listening to this and learned a lot about public speaking.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Taking audiobooks to a whole new level. This book felt timeless to listen to. So well narrated it's entertaining and educational. Really loved this audiobook.
The book is narrated by the author himself and has done so perfectly. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5To the point, and with receipt ?
Looking for next one. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Boy does this guy love and wiki himself. Thank god he has moved to America. But the principles of debate are educational and I hope that anyone centrist can use them to defeat the woke mind virus that he suffers from
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