First Draft cuts through political spin with direct media criticism.

Mehdi Hasan brings his aggressive interview style to written analysis. You get unfiltered takes on current affairs and media coverage.

The Substack newsletter exposes mainstream media failures. Hasan dissects narratives that shape public opinion. He asks questions other journalists avoid.

Recent coverage includes:
• Policy interviews with real accountability
• Analysis of political rhetoric versus facts
• Examination of story selection bias
• Deep dives into media blind spots

Hasan challenges power structures directly. His confrontational approach transfers from broadcast interviews to written critique. You see how stories get framed and why certain angles dominate.

The newsletter combines original reporting with media analysis. Subscribers receive alternative perspectives on major news events. Hasan shows you what stories miss and which voices get excluded.

First Draft pushes back on conventional wisdom. The format reveals the forces behind public discourse. You learn to spot narrative manipulation and agenda-driven coverage.

The writing delivers sharp commentary without diplomatic language. Hasan's style confronts politicians and media figures equally. His analysis exposes gaps between public statements and private actions.

Subscribe for direct political analysis that questions everything. First Draft offers accountability journalism without corporate media constraints.