Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking [Paperback]

THE NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER

I've seen Mehdi win every argument hes entered since we were at school. This is a masterclass from one of the most formidable debaters and interviewers of our time.Riz Ahmed, Oscar-winning actor and musician

Win Every Argumentshows 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.

MSNBCs Mehdi Hasan isnt 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 valueand can also simply befun.

Arguments are everywhereand especially given the fierce debates were 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.

Impeccably timed, speaking to a moment when many people find themselves drawn into arguments but also fearful of saying something that will hurt someone or (and) get the person saying it into trouble...An entertaining primer on rhetorical techniques.
Jennifer Szalai,The New York Times

I refused to write this blurb for Mehdi Hasan. He won that argument! Now I am doing it. Thats how good he is at arguing! I better start reading, quick.
Judd Apatow, Emmy Award-winning writer and director