Update: Over 17,000 MSNBC viewers (and counting) have signed our petition urging the network to not cancel Mehdi Hasan’s shows.

Below are some of the thousands of personal messages people like you wrote to MSNBC. This adds to many journalists speaking out, including the New York Times’ Jonathan Swan who called Mehdi "a wildly talented interviewer."

Sign the petition to MSNBC and (optionally) add YOUR own personal message – click here.

"Mehdi Hassan always spoke the truth no matter how hard it may have been to hear it. We watched his show regularly because his perspective was needed to balance the opinions of other hosts. Please reconsider your decision and keep Mehdi on the air." -- Theodore B. of New Britain, PA

"Mehdi is one of the best interviewers on MSNBC. He asks the tough questions and doesn't abide fools easily. You need his expertise." -- Kirsten E. of Fort Wayne, IN

"Real journalism is about holding those in power to account. By canceling Mehdi Hasan's show MSNBC is relinquishing its duty to provide the basic service to our community of truth, facts, multiple perspectives and extremely importantly -- holding those in power to account. I hope you will reconsider and have Mehdi Hasan take a more prominent role in informing your viewers." -- Alex M. of Houston, TX

"I can understand your need to shuffle weekend programming for financial reasons, but instead of canceling Mehdi's show, you should give him PRIME TIME -- ESPECIALLY NOW! Very bad decision!" -- Donna H. of Holiday, FL

"These days it's hard to trust the media but Mehdi Hasan is one that I do trust to give it to me straight. He's the only one I see pushing back when someone lies no matter what side of the isle they fall on politically. This act has pushed me to not watch any of your shows at all. Bring him back to bring back some form of trust to your company. Otherwise you've lost another supporter." -- Alvin R. of Honolulu, HI

"MSNBC, we need MORE hosts and guests who challenge power and conventional wisdom -- not less. Keep Mehdi Hasan as a host of his own show please. It's important." -- Gabriella B. of Chicago, IL

Sign the petition: MSNBC, we need MORE hosts and guests who challenge power and conventional wisdom -- not less. Keep Mehdi Hasan as a host of his own show.

After you sign, we’ll help you speak out using the hashtag #StandWithMehdi on Twitter (X), Facebook, BlueSky, Threads, Mastodon, and other social media sites.

-- The PCCC Team

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