Win every argument : the art of debating, persuading, and public speaking / Mehdi Hasan.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: the art of argument -- PART ONE: THE FUNDAMENTALS -- 1. Winning over an audience -- 2. Feelings, not (just) facts -- 3. Show your receipts -- 4. Play the ball... and the man -- 5. Listen, don't (just speak) -- 6. Make them laugh -- PART TWO: TRICKS OF THE TRADE -- 7. The rule of three -- 8. Judo moves -- 9. The art of the zinger -- 10. Setting booby traps -- 11. Beware of the gish galloper -- PART THREE -- 12. Confidence is everything -- 13. Keep calm and carry on -- 14. Practice makes perfect -- 15. Do your homework -- PART FOUR: IN CONCLUSION -- 16. The grand finale -- Notes -- Acknowledgements -- Index.

"Win Every Argument shows 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.
MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan isn't one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value-and can also simply be fun.
Arguments are everywhere, from the dinner table to the board- room, and, especially given the fierce debates we're 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 and teaches you how to sharpen your speaking skills to make the winning case."-- Back cover.