Most people go through life trying to avoid arguments. But as journalist Mehdi Hasan told me in our recent "Salon Talks" interview, he rushes into debate, relishing the opportunity to test his wits against all comers. He says that in every one of these rhetorical battles, he has one goal: Win.
Hasan, host of an eponymous political talk shoe on MSNBC and Peacock and formerly a columnist at the Intercept, can be seen online debating former Trump advisers like John Bolton (who has since turned against the former president) and Michael Flynn (who most definitely hasn't). In his new book, "Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking," Hasan lays out a how-to guide for debates and public speaking. I asked Hasan whether he was concerned about giving away his secrets to future opponents. "I'm a generous soul," he responded. "I just want to share."
