Disgraced former cable news hosts Mehdi Hasan, Joy Reid, and Jim Acosta gathered at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., for a live event hosted by Hasan's new blog, Zeteo. The evening was marked by mutual validation of left-wing grievances, sharp criticism of mainstream media, and candid discussions about their post-network careers. The panelists expressed frustration with the current state of legacy media, accusing outlets of being too lenient toward Donald Trump and lamenting the influence of figures like Bari Weiss and Tony Dokoupil.

Audience members and speakers alike voiced anger over issues such as the war in Gaza and the direction of the Democratic Party, with calls for more radical positions in future elections. Representative Ro Khanna joined the event, advocating for accountability and new leadership within the party, while also fielding questions about civil disobedience and prosecuting political opponents. The event highlighted the sense of alienation and defiance among progressive activists and former media figures, who now see themselves as the vanguard of independent resistance.