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A gang of young officials from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency targeted the US Agency for International Development. What does that tell us about his loyalty to Trump?Despite overseeing the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Trump now demands the Taliban return 78 aircraft, 40,000 vehicles and 300,000 weapons left behind.As the US steps back from a key NATO committee, is this the UK's chance to get closer with Europe again? Basia Cummings is joined by Moby Media Groups's Saad Mohseni, plus Tortoise's Stephen Armstrong and Giles Whittell as they battle to pitch the top story.**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live! We host live recordings on the last Thursday of every month. Get your ticket for February 27th hereTo read the BBC's analysis of Hollywoodgate, the documentary Basia mentioned about US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan, click here.We always love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send a voice note to: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com Host: Basia Cummings, editor at TortoiseProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan and Lionel are joined by Saad Mohseni, the tycoon who reshaped Afghanistan's media landscape.In 2001, Saad was forging a career in international banking. But after the invasion of Afghanistan, and the subsequent fall of the Taliban government, he decided to move to Kabul. There, he co-founded the Moby Group, the country's largest media company, where he is chairman and executive officer. He also started a radio station, soon spawning a TV station which broadcast the now-banned hit talent show, Afghan Star. Saad discusses his book Radio Free Afghanistan and what it is like to operate a media empire after the Taliban's return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Kabul offices of Moby Group, Afghanistan's largest media company, hundreds of men and women continue to bring programmes and news to the country even after the return of the Taliban. From talk shows to breaking news to educational programmes for young girls, the television empire that began as a small radio station continues to brave the country's shifting political landscape. Now Moby's CEO Saad Mohseni joins Rory Stewart to reveal the dedication and complexity of maintaining a free press, and traces his own journey in the wider history of Afghanistan in peace and in war. Exploring a nation in turmoil, a country poised between despair and hope, Saad reveals a moving portrait of the Afghan people and illuminates how resilience remains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After three years of sanctions, women's lives in Afghanistan are highly restricted and hunger is widespread. So if sanctions have failed, is it time for the outside world to change its approach and re-engage with the country's Taliban rulers? Gideon discusses this question with Saad Mohseni, chair of Afghanistan's largest television station and co-author of a new book Radio Free Afghanistan, and Afghan women's rights activist Fatima Gailani. Clip: CBS NewsFollow Gideon on X @gideonrachmanFree links to read more on this topic:Leaving Kabul: what happened when the Taliban returnedTaliban's closer ties with UAE signal global divide over Afghan regimeHow the Taliban's return made Afghanistan a hub for global jihadisSinger Elaha Soroor on her anthem for Afghan womenSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy and Ben discuss the Israeli military's plan to seal off and lay siege to Northern Gaza, the Biden administration's demand that Israel improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or else the US will (maybe?) cut off weapons shipments, the IDF's expanding military campaign in Lebanon, and new details about how Israel might respond to Iran's ballistic missile attack. They also talk about a “hit list” of Trump administration officials being targeted by Iran, North Korea blowing up roads connected to South Korea and sending troops to Russia, Canada and India expelling diplomats over the assassination of a Sikh activist, and Viktor Orbán getting dunked on in the European Parliament. Then Ben speaks to Saad Mohseni, author of “Radio Free Afghanistan” about running a media company in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Saad Mohseni, the visionary co-founder and executive officer of Moby Group, shares his remarkable journey from London to Kabul in our latest episode. Born to Afghan parents and having traversed the globe, Saad found himself in the heart of Afghanistan in 2002, where his modest radio station blossomed into the nation's largest media company. Despite the Taliban's return in 2021 and the ensuing restrictive environment, Moby Group perseveres. Saad's story is not just one of business success but of relentless resilience and the fight to uphold an independent media voice in one of the world's most challenging regions. Episode Summary: Greg continues his conversation with Saad Mohseni, co-founder and chairman of Moby Group, Afghanistan's largest media company. They explore the complex political and social landscapes of Afghanistan, getting into the implications of the 2021 US withdrawal and the aftermath of the Taliban's return to power. Mohseni, a seasoned media professional and author of "Radio Free: A 20-Year Odyssey for an Independent Voice in Kabul," shares invaluable insights into the nuances of working within Afghanistan's challenging media environment and the broader geopolitical consequences of recent events. They also examine themes of misjudgments and misunderstandings by US policymakers, the importance of multilateral talks, and the need for pragmatic, long-term strategies over short-term warfare. Greg and Saad discuss the perilous impacts of disengagement and the crucial necessity for ongoing communication and thoughtful engagement even with seemingly adversarial parties. They reflect on the broader implications of these issues, not just for Afghanistan but for global stability, emphasizing that interconnected systems and regional stability require continuous, nuanced dialogue. Key Takeaways: Impact and Challenges of the US Withdrawal: Saad outlines the flawed decision-making and lack of strategic planning in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, emphasizing the adverse repercussions on Afghan society and regional stability. Listening and Engagement: Both Greg and Saad highlight the importance of "listening competence" and ongoing engagement with all parties, including the Taliban, as essential for fostering stability and progress. Pragmatism Over Idealism: The discussion underscores the necessity for pragmatic approaches over idealistic ones in dealing with complex geopolitical issues, suggesting gradual and internally evolved solutions. Interconnected Systems: The critical global interdependencies are discussed, stressing that Afghan instability has far-reaching implications, from refugee crises to global terrorism and drug trafficking. Leadership and Vision: Saad stresses the need for strong leadership and vision in addressing the Afghan issue, urging policymakers to look beyond short-term setbacks and consider long-term solutions. Notable Quotes: "Failure to grasp or understand a situation then leads you to stop caring because you know that you're not impactful.” - Saad Mohseni "It was 20 wars, one year at a time, rather than taking a step back and thinking long-term." - Saad Mohseni "We are part of the same system; our actions impact each other much more than we often realize." - Greg McKeown Resources: Saad on X Moby Group's Website Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

Saad Mousseni, the visionary co-founder and executive officer of Mobi Group, shares his remarkable journey from London to Kabul in our latest episode. Born to Afghan parents and having traversed the globe, Saad found himself in the heart of Afghanistan in 2002, where his modest radio station blossomed into the nation's largest media company. Despite the Taliban's return in 2021 and the ensuing restrictive environment, Mobi Group perseveres. Saad's story is not just one of business success but of relentless resilience and the fight to uphold an independent media voice in one of the world's most challenging regions. Episode Summary: We navigate the murky waters of ethical journalism in volatile areas like Afghanistan. From the dilemmas surrounding the coverage of sensitive issues to the broader ramifications of the U.S. withdrawal, our conversation offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities journalists face. Finally, we discuss the humanitarian fallout of the abrupt Afghan withdrawal, emphasizing the ongoing need for engagement to sustain the progress made, especially for women and minorities. Key Takeaways: Ethical Journalism in Volatile Regions: The episode explores the ethical challenges journalists face in regions like Afghanistan, particularly in reporting on sensitive issues such as the treatment of women and minorities, while balancing safety and credibility. Humanitarian Impact of the U.S. Withdrawal: The discussion highlights the severe humanitarian consequences following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and stresses the need for continued international support, especially for women and minorities. Role of Independent Media: Mobi Group's efforts are crucial for providing information and education in Afghanistan, emphasizing the importance of independent media and their role in employing women and offering educational programs. Notable Quotes: "We must cover every story, no matter how controversial, because otherwise, we lose our credibility. But every decision carries the weight of potential danger." "While edicts from the Taliban are very explicit, their implementation is often vague. One week we are told to continue as before, the next, we are questioned for not abiding by the rules." "Covering sensitive stories is a precarious balance. We must decide how to cover them without compromising safety or credibility, all while under the threat of conflicting directives from authorities." Resources: Saad on X Moby Group's Website Join my weekly newsletter. Learn more about my books and courses. Join The Essentialism Academy. Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

A new book spotlights an Afghan businessman Saad Mohseni's efforts to bring a free press to the country after years of Taliban rule. Written alongside journalist Jenna Krajeski, Mohseni discusses founding and running Moby Group, Afghanistan's largest independent media company. Mohseni joins us to talk about the book, Radio Free Afghanistan: A Twenty-Year Odyssey for an Independent Voice in Kabul, which is out this week.

Back in April 2011, Saad Mohseni was made one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world. And who exactly is that, you might ask. I have to admit I hadn't heard of him either. But as Rupert Murdoch wrote about Mohseni for that Time award, “he's the best-informed person in the world about Afghanistan”. Mohseni, in fact, is the Afghan version of Murdoch (without the wives & nasty right-wing politics). Even today, with the Taliban back in power, Mohseni remains amongst Afghanistan's most influential media moguls. And he writes about all this in Radio Free Afghanistan, a memoir focusing on what he calls his “twenty-year struggle for an independent voice in Kabul”. Important stuff about a country that needs to be remembered in the West rather than conveniently forgotten.Described by the Asia Society as a ‘Game Changer', Saad Mohseni has built a reputation as a dynamic and innovative entrepreneur. As Chairman and Chief Executive of MOBY GROUP, Saad has been widely applauded for his role in advancing press freedom, empowering civil society and defending women's rights. Time Magazine recognized him in 2011 as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, while in 2013, Foreign Policy magazine named him among 100 Global Thinkers. In 2016, he was featured in the Business Insider 100 “The Creators” list, and recognized by the BBC as one of 10 men globally championing gender equality. Saad currently serves on the boards of the International Crisis Group (ICG) and the Washington DC-based International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). One of four children of an Afghan diplomat, Saad spent his early years in the United Kingdom, Kabul, Islamabad and Tokyo, before emigrating to Melbourne, Australia.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Mohamed Al Fayed was the flamboyant billionaire whose investments once included the luxury department store Harrods and a Premier League football club. He was the father of Dodi, who was killed alongside Princess Diana in 1997. Fayed died last year and this month the BBC has released a new investigation that portrays him in a very different light. Erica Gornall, director of “Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods”, and Henry Porter, former UK editor of Vanity Fair, discuss the story. The US election is now just week away and the competition for viewers among the TV networks is ferocious. CNN – led by its British boss Mark Thompson - thinks they may have a secret weapon for Saturday nights; a US version of “Have I Got News For You”. Jimmy Mulville of Hat Trick Productions, is the brains behind it. Nayeema Raza, co-host of Semafor's Mixed Signals podcast, gives her verdict. Saad Mohseni co-founded the Moby Group, Afghanistan's largest media company. Despite the Taliban being back in power, his TV channel, TOLO, still broadcasts news and educational programmes - and uses female anchors. Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant producer: Flora McWilliam

Katie and Ros meet Erica Gornal, director of the BBC's new investigation into serious sexual abuse allegations by Mohamed al Fayed. Jimmy Mulville, the exec behind the new US version of Have I Got News for You tell us about what makes Americans laugh and we learn what it takes to run Afghanistan's biggest television channel, still operating under Taliban rule.Guests: Erica Gornall, Director, Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods; Henry Porter, former UK Editor, Vanity Fair; Jimmy Mulville, Managing Director, Hat Trick Productions; Nayeema Raza, Co-host, Semafor's Mixed Signals podcast; Saad Mohseni, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Moby Group; Chris Blackhurst, Communications Advisor and former Editor of The IndependentPresenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Flora McWilliam

Jane joins us from home as she's still suffering from adult teething issues. Fi updates her on everything she's missed, which is... not much. They cover holiday weather, pickleball and double-yolk eggs. Plus, Saad Mohseni, chief executive of Moby Group, Afghanistan's largest media company, discusses his book ‘Radio Free Afghanistan'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Podcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the Taliban were first toppled in 2001, there was hope among some Afghans that it could mark the start of a new Afghanistan. President Bush promised the US would help construct a new, functional government – and some diaspora returned, eager to help rebuild the country. Among them was Saad Mohseni. Saad, an Afghan-Australian banker, would go on to start a radio station with his siblings in Kabul. It would soon grow into Afghanistan's largest media company, spreading out across Asia and the Middle East. This week on Whale Hunting, Saad talks to Bradley about what it was like to witness the rise and fall of the fledgling Afghan state through the lens of the country's biggest media network. They also discuss the first signs of trouble in Afghanistan's reconstruction, why Saad continues to operate Moby group under Taliban rule today, and what he sees for the future of the country. Saad's book, Radio Free Afghanistan, is available in bookshops from 24 September in the US and 26 September in the UK – or pre-order online. For more from Whale Hunting, make sure to follow the podcast – and subscribe to our newsletter at whalehunting.projectbrazen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when a country suddenly falls into darkness?    Afghan Australian businessman Saad Mohseni is Chairman, Chief Executive, and CEO of Moby Group, which runs Afghanistan's 24/7 Tolo News channel.  Saad is widely applauded for advancing press freedom and defending women's rights; Time Magazine recognized him in 2011 as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.     In this episode, Saad relives the chaotic 48 hours inside his Tolo news network when the Taliban took over as U.S. forces pulled out.   Malcolm and Saad alsodiscuss how the Australian war crimes investigation and the Ben Roberts Smith defamation case were reported inside Afghanistan. And how the remaining Tolo news journalists continue to report on women's rights.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surviving crisis is one thing. Building a business empire in the midst of one is quite another. In this episode we are joined by media mogul Saad Mohseni – the creator of Afghanistan's first news and entertainment TV network. The son of an Afghan diplomat, Saad was born in London but spent his childhood years in Kabul until the Soviet invasion in 1980 when his family sought political asylum in Australia. Saad found early success in finance before deciding that his future lay in the media industry – but not in New York, London or Sydney. In 2002 Saad brought popular television and news to Afghanistan for the first time with businesses including Armen FM and TOLO TV. But that came at a price with not only personal death threats but also terror attacks against his staff, including a targeted bomb attack in 2016 which killed seven of his employees. Despite all this – and the sudden withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan two years ago, Saad continues to operate in a country now ruled by The Taliban. Determined to deliver accurate news to a nation facing so much difficulty, he has, so far, managed to persuade those Taliban leaders to keep him on air. Saad has also been in the room with Presidents, Prime Ministers and Afghan leaders – and witnessed first-hand the appalling impact of political failure. And his account of the final days of the Afghan regime and the President's delusion – told from within the bunker – is utterly fascinating. So, this is a conversation about how to stay focused in an environment of chaos and death. About how to stay strategic against a backdrop of uncertainty and risk. And how to speak truth to power … even with a fatwa declared against you. Saad's informed and balanced analysis of the Afghanistan dilemma is definitive and most worthy of a listen for anyone interested in a country that remains a capital of crisis. Saad's Crisis Comforts Humour is very importantRunning in order to clear your headClassical Music – Rachmaninov & BeethovenLinks Stream/Buy ‘Allies' by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bm Some Velvet Morning Website: www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk Your Daily Practice: Sleep by Myndstream: https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682 Host: Andy Coulson CWC production team: Louise Difford and Jane Sankey With special thanks to Global

He's been called Afghanistan's first media mogul: Our conversation with Saad Mohseni, one of the founders of TOLO News - a leading 24-hours news organization in Afghanistan - on the development of the network and what news gathering is like under the Taliban.

On 8 September, ASPI hosted the event ‘Beyond the sandpit: Counterterrorism and resilience in an age of strategic competition'. The event focused on how we can translate the lessons and gains of the GWOT into a forward-looking, resilience-focused approach that ensures continued support and engagement with Afghan civil society while also addressing long-term security and stability concerns. Following an introduction by ASPI's Executive Director Justin Bassi, the event began with a keynote address by Saad Mohseni, Director of MOBY Group. Following the address, Siobhan Heanue (Journalist, ABC News) and Matt Anderson PSM (Director, Australian War Memorial) joined ASPI's Katja Theodorakis for a discussion on building the partnerships needed for a sustainable and secure Afghanistan, learning from history and ensuring countries like Australia are not so distracted by other domestic and international challenges that they miss developments surrounding terrorism and extremism.

Afghan Australian media mogul Saad Mohseni was 12 years old in 1978 when the first president of Afghanistan was assassinated with his family by communist rebels, which led the way for the Soviet invasion.

NIMBLE AND QUICK. Saad Mohseni is co-founder and Chairman of MOBY Group, which has brought top tier news and media content to emerging and frontier markets over the past two decades.

Saad Mohseni heads the MOBY Group, the media company that owns Tolo News in Afghanistan. He recently arrived in the US and spoke with The World's host Carol Hills from New York about the current situation in the country under Taliban rule.

The world is waiting nervously to see what kind of Afghanistan emerges. A power struggle has broken out among Taliban leaders. But much of the Western media seems to have lost interest - right at the crucial moment. So what story are they missing? And why can't some Western news outlets deal with a story as complicated as Afghanistan? Guests: Clarissa Ward, Chief International Correspondent at CNN; Sana Safi, Journalist at BBC Pashtu; Alex Shephard, Staff Writer at The New Republic; Saad Mohseni, Chief Executive of Moby Group, including Tolo News; Secunder Kermani, BBC Pakistan and Afghanistan Correspondent. Studio engineer: Duncan Hannant Producer: Hannah Sander Presenter: Ros Atkins

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Lyse Doucet speaks to Hamid Karzai, former President of Afghanistan, as well as Suhail Shaheen, Taliban spokesman. Lyse also discusses the last two decades of Afghan media with Saad Mohseni, CEO of Afghanistan's Moby Media Group, and women's rights with Mahbouba Seraj, women's rights advocate who founded the Afghan Women's Network. She also finds out from three young people born shortly before the Taliban were ousted two decades ago, how the world has changed for their generation.

Twenty years after the Twin Towers came down, we're still wrestling over how to make sense of what happened. On this week's On the Media, how the conspiracies birthed in the aftermath of 9/11 set the stage for the paranoia to come. Plus, how Afghanistan's thriving new media scene hopes to survive Taliban rule. And, how Ivermectin became politicized. 1. Tolo founder Saad Mohseni [@saadmohseni] on the mounting threat to journalism in Afghanistan. Listen. 2. NYTimes television critic James Poniewozik [@poniewozik] on the documentary styles used to remember 9/11. Listen. 3. OTM's Micah Loewinger [@MicahLoewinger] reports on the legacy of Loose Change. Listen. 4. Mother Jones senior editor Kiera Butler [@kieraevebutler] on how Ivermectin became so politicized. Listen.  

Over the last 20 years, journalists and entrepreneurs like Saad Mohseni have built a free and independent press in Afghanistan. Mohseni recently told the Journo podcast that the Taliban can't shut that all down. "I don't want to overstate this, but I think media has become the beacon of hope for the country," Mohseni said. Our series The Longest War concludes with a look at what the future holds for Afghanistan's free press and, ultimately, its citizens.

"You've got no one left to tell the story” warns Bilal Sarwary, legendary Afghan journalist, as he flees Kabul following death threats from the Taliban.  Bilal's not alone. He's part of a new generation of journalists who've come of age since 9/11 who've been forced to abandon their homes and careers reporting on their homeland.    Those reporters who do remain in Afghanistan face an uncertain future under a regime that once banned television and the internet, and who have maintained an assassination campaign against journalists — particularly women.  It's a reality at odds with the reformed, liberal image a slick new Taliban PR machine is constructing.  International correspondent Jane Ferguson (PBS, The New Yorker) calls the re-brand “a brilliant idea cooked up in Doha by Taliban leaders". But she says implementing a more moderate rule is impossible.  While the Taliban says women are free to keep learning and working, Moby and Tolo News boss Saad Mohseni faces a world where his reporters are beaten up for doing their jobs.  In this first episode of Journo, host Nick Bryant investigates the exodus of Afghan media, and the powerful spin from Taliban HQ that helped them claim the country.  Journo is a production of Deadset Studios for the Judith Neilson Institute.  Grab your press pass: Journo helps you understand how your news is made, disseminated, and consumed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tausende Menschen sind aus Afghanistan geflohen, darunter viele Journalistinnen und Journalisten. Für Medienmanager vor Ort wie Saad Mohseni ist es kompliziert: Er will seine Angestellten nicht gefährden, aber um das Programm aufrechtzuerhalten, braucht er Leute. Saad Mohseni und Thomas Johnson im Gespräch mit Katja Bigalke und Martin Böttcher www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Breitband Hören bis: 19.01.2038 04:14 Direkter Link zur Audiodatei

The World Bank has suspended its financial aid to Afghanistan, amid concerns about how the Taliban takeover will affect the country's future development, especially for women.

Plus... MAGA media outlets are on an anti-democratic crusade; Fox's vaccine rhetoric versus corporate reality; meet the reporter who upended "Jeopardy!" and unseated Mike Richards; and more. Clarissa Ward, Saad Mohseni, Matthew Dowd, Amanda Marcotte, Oliver Darcy and Claire McNear join Brian Stelter. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In the wake of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan we consider the future of its media. We get the perspective of Saad Mohseni, chairman of Moby Media Group, which owns the most-watched network in Afghanistan, Tolo TV. Also in the programme, clampdowns on tech companies have investors questioning the prospects for the Chinese market, as around $560bn is wiped in one week. Chris Low of FHN Financial breaks it down for us. Sophie Haigney reports on the black market of pre-publication copies of books by popular authors such as Stephen King, J.K. Rowling and Sally Rooney. Plus, the BBC's Elizabeth Hotson reports on the impact of time on our work lives, and gets tips on making better use of it. (Picture: A female Afghan news presenter. Picture credit: Getty Images.)

This week, cohost Joe Hagan talks to Saad Mohseni, chief executive of the MOBY Group, which has been broadcasting television news and entertainment programming in Afghanistan since 2004. As the Taliban take over the country following the US's chaotic exit last week, the fate of Mohseni's media outlet in Kabul, staffed with 450 Afghans, hangs in the balance. Will the Taliban shut down or take over the TV network? Even as Mohseni looks for signs of hope in a young population weened on TV and Internet access (including the Taliban themselves), he remains wary of the Taliban's extremism, misogyny and censorship and expresses anger at the Biden administration's handling of the pullout, which has left his beloved country to a grim fate after decades of cynical US foreign policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mishal speaks to Saad Mohseni, Chair of Afghanistan's most watched network Tolo TV

As Afghanistan still reels from the Taliban's seizure of the country, Afghan media mogul Saad Mohseni reflects on President Ashraf Ghani's quick departure that triggered the collapse of the political system as we know it.The head of the International Rescue Committee also weighs in, arguing that we can't allow a military withdrawal to become the excuse for a humanitarian withdrawal from Afghanistan. Then writer and director Barry Jenkins talks about making his Emmy-nominated series "The Underground Railroad" and the importance of having therapists on set. And turning to the pandemic, Nanfu Wang, director of “In the Same Breath” reflects on how it all began, from China to the United States. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

When the US led invasion of Afghanistan ousted the repressive Taliban regime in 2001, it was no longer illegal to listen to music or news on the radio. Afghan businessman Saad Mohseni returned to his home town of Kabul to launch Arman FM, a new radio station which played modern music and comedy programmes amongst other things which had been banned under the Taliban. He tells Rebecca Kesby why he wanted to help rebuild the cultural life of Afghanistan, how one radio station expanded into a multimedia company, and how persistent security problems have impacted his staff. (Photo: Afghan radio DJ, Seema Safa, talks on Arman FM radio station in Kabul in 2014. WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Dr. Reed Tuckson, founder of Black Coalition Against Covid, joins Bianna Golodryga to discuss covid-19 and vaccinations in the black community. Turning to Afghanistan, Saad Mohseni, CEO Of Afghanistan's largest media conglomerate Moby Media Group, explains that the Taliban now faces a different country to the one they left behind. Back in October over 100 CEOS came together to form CEO Action for Racial Equity; our Hari Sreenivasan speaks to the man in charge of that initiative, Roy Weathers, and Denny's CEO John Miller about why they're taking a stand on racial justice. And finally, Rodrigo Garcia talks about his new book "A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes" which details the last days of his mother Mercedes Barcha and novelist father Gabriel García Márquez. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In this episode of The Director's Chair, Michael Fullilove speaks with Saad Mohseni, CEO and chairman of Afghanistan's largest media company, Moby Group. Saad talks about growing up as the son of a diplomat, moving to Melbourne after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and founding Moby Group in 2002. Michael and Saad talk about the future of Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US forces, as well as Australia's approach to the coronavirus pandemic.

What will the US withdrawal from Afghanistan mean for the economy? The relative security provided by US forces and others over the past 20 years not only helped many grow successful family enterprises but also attracted foreign investors and larger business ventures. Rebecca Kesby speaks to Saad Mohseni, Chief Executive of MOBI, a media company that launched the first private radio station playing pop music in Afghanistan, which had been banned under the Taliban. What does he make of the sudden withdrawal of American troops? Among those with the most to fear are businesswomen. Under the US influence women and girls enjoyed greater freedom, access to education and many built successful companies of their own including Ayeda Shadab who has her own fashion brand. In the past few weeks she has received several death threats just for running her own business. And Iskander Akylbayev, Executive Director of the Kazakhstan Council on International Relations, tells Rebecca that increased instability in Afghanistan may affect the whole regional dynamic. Photo: A vendor displays a traditional outfit at a shop in Koch-e Morgha street in Kabul on June 15, 2021. Credit: Getty Images)

In this episode of The Director's Chair, Michael Fullilove speaks with Saad Mohseni, CEO and chairman of Afghanistan's largest media company, Moby Group. Saad talks about growing up as the son of a diplomat, moving to Melbourne after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and founding Moby Group in 2002. Michael and Saad talk about the future of Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US forces, as well as Australia's approach to the coronavirus pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Saad Mohseni has lived all over the world, but no place has made an impact on him quite like his homeland of Afghanistan. So much so, in fact, that despite his transitory upbringing spanning continents, and later, his incredible success as a businessman and media mogul, Saad describes himself, at his core, as an “Afghan family man."Following several decades of turbulence in Afghanistan - wrought with war, strife, and extremism - Saad Mohseni returned to his native country in 2002 with a business plan to inspire the nation by reinvigorating its struggling economy. More specifically, he wanted to introduce private media into the public consciousness - a tall order for a country which was not far removed from extreme limitations imposed by Taliban ideology.Through his MOBY Group, Saad Mohseni, along with his colleagues, aimed to bring the people of Afghanistan channels through which they could access news, music, and entertainment, as well as unprecedented opportunities to open their minds and express themselves through talkback radio and other forms of social media.In this episode of Stories of Transformation, we explore what it means to call a place “home”; the importance of trusting your instincts in life and in business; the slow-and-steady spread of liberalistic views in Afghanistan, and the fragility which still exists with regards to maintaining that progressive culture.--For full show notes: https://www.baktashahadi.com/podcast Connect with Saad MohseniWebsite: https://mobygroup.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/saadmohseni?s=20Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saadmohseni/ Follow/Support Stories of Transformation and Baktash Ahadi:Donate to the production of this podcast https://www.baktashahadi.com/supportFollow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories_of_transformation/Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/storiesoftransformationpodcast/ Produced by: Joseph Gangemihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-gangemi-audio/Digital Marketing & Media by: Katherine An https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-a-91081b56/Theme music by: Qais Essar www.therabab.comArtwork by: Masheed Ahadihttps://www.LinkedIn.com/in/masheed Episode Music Credits:“Oh, Endless Day” by Philip Daniel Zach“Innocence, Farewell” by Philip Daniel Zach“Unwanted Tears” by Philip Daniel Zach“Altitude” by Muted

Saad Mohseni is one of Afghanistan's most influential businesspeople, and the co-founder of it's most popular television network, TOLO TV.He is the son of an Afghan diplomat who, soon after the 1979 Soviet invasion, sought political asylum in Australia. There, he worked in finance until the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001, when he returned to Kabul with his brothers in search of business opportunities.The three brothers founded MOBY Group in 2003, and within a couple of years had established Arman FM, Afghanistan's first privately owned radio station, a revelation in a country where music and independent news had been banned under the Taliban regime, and by far it's most popular radio show today.Next, came TOLO TV, which produced its 15th season of the hit music talent show Afghan Star this year. The Pashto language Lemar TV  came in 2006 and then, in 2010, TOLO News, Afghanistan's first 24 hour television news network and, again, the country's most popular today.I spoke with Mohseni the same day intra-Afghan talks were getting underway in Doha, and asked him whether he still felt, as he said a year ago, whether the US had thrown Afghanistan under a bus in an effort to end its military involvement in the country. We talked about his lack of confidence in the team negotiating on behalf of the Afghan government, and his belief that at least a minimal U.S. military presence should remain in the country to ensure agreements between all parties are adhered to and, just as importantly, to keep Afghanistan's neighbours in check.Mohseni talks about the slow creep of progress since 2001, how he sees hope for the future in former hardline Taliban who've come off the battlefield into modern lives in Kabul and now own TV sets and watch Turkish soap-operas in the evening. We discuss corruption and striking a balance between retaining Afghan culture while pushing for progress through his efforts to encourage critical thinking and integrating women into public life and the economy. And, finally, we talk about the inherent practical and ethical difficulties faced by the media in an environment where one side has declared it a legitimate military target, and about the future of the media industry in Afghanistan at a time when the international funding that props it up is beginning to disappear.Click here to view the TOLO News documentary Daesh in Afghanistan.

Christiane Amanpour speaks to Sediq Sediqqi, Afghan Presidential Spokesperson, and Saad Mohseni, Chair & CEO of Moby Group, about the recent developments in U.S.-Taliban negotiations. Camilla Cavendish, former Director of Policy for David Cameron, joins Christiane on set in London to discuss Brexit and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks with Daniel R. Day, author of "Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem", about his origins and his new partnership with Gucci.

From telenovelas to Sesame Street, 2013 Global Thinkers Noura al Kaabi and Saad Mohseni debate the importance of cultural imports in a localized entertainment industry.

Afghan media mogul and entrepreneur Saad Mohseni; Aarya Nijat, Vice President and Co-Founder, Beikraan Inc.; and Faiysal AliKhan, Carnegie Fellow at the New America Foundation, talk to Asia Society Trustee Tom Freston about how the current generation of Afghanistan youth is working to rewrite expectations of their country's future. (1 hr., 25 min.)

This special episode of Yoshi Didn't was recorded at Saad Mohseni's residence in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Please read about Saad here.)Kimberly Motley, a proud daughter of an African-American father and North Korean mother, picked up her street smarts in her hometown, a tough neighborhood of Milwaukee. In 2003, she earned a law degree at Marquette University, and became a very successful attorney with the State of Wisconsin Public Defender's Office, litigating hundreds of criminal, civil and juvenile cases. In 2008, Kim volunteered to participate in the U.S. State Department's Justice Sector Support Program, dedicated to rebuilding the Afghan legal system. This was Kim's watershed moment. Since then, she has dedicated her life to fighting injustices in Afghanistan. 

Filmmaker, director and Academy Award winner, Eva Orner is our guest this week on Yoshi Didn't. Eva won an Oscar and Emmy for her documentary "Taxi to the Dark Side" directed by Alex Gibney in 2008. The controversial film exposed the U.S. government's unlawful torture techniques post-911 that consequently helped change U.S. policy thereafter. Eva's current film, "The Network," documents entrepreneur Saad Mohseni's creation of Afghanistan's first independent television station, TOLO and its impact on Afghan politics and culture. Yoshi's personal connection to Afghanistan leads the discourse in examining the political landscape and oppression in the war torn country, Eva shares stories of life and death while living in Afghanistan, the humanizing relationships they built with locals and the voice Afghans attained in creating media culture away from the tragedies of war and terror.  Follow Eva on Twitter: @evaorner and @thenetworkmovie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yoshi-didnt-podcast/message

Lyse Doucet presents the second in Radio 4's new interview series where respected broadcasters follow their passions by speaking to the people whose stories interest them most. Lyse has a long-standing connection to the country and people of Afghanistan, having reported from there for over 20 years. This month marks the 10th anniversary of the American led invasion, a good time to reflect on recent history and consider the future. This week she's talking to a media mogul who's changed the face of popular culture in a country where, until recently, TV was banned: Saad Mohseni has become known as Afghanistan's answer to Rupert Murdoch. Until recently he would have accepted that as a huge compliment, perhaps no longer. But, either way, Mohseni is a big player. Running his media empire out of offices in Dubai and Kabul, he's revolutionised TV and Radio broadcasting in Afghanistan by introducing local versions of international hits like Afghan Star (a singing competition in the X-Factor mould) and controversial radio programmes where male and female broadcasters are in studio together. His father was an Afghan diplomat who moved his family around the world - London, Tokyo, Kabul, with a long period in Australia. where, eventually, Saad became an investment banker. But shortly after the fall of the Taliban, Saad Mohseni returned to Afghanistan and, long fascinated with the media, established a hugely successful media empire. Join Lyse as she speaks to Saad Mohseni for One to One. Producer: Karen Gregor.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ About The GuestAs Chairman and Chief Executive of MOBY GROUP, Saad has created Afghanistan's largest media company. Under his leadership, MOBY GROUP has established a network of television and radio stations that reach over 60% of the Afghan population. This includes Tolo TV, Afghanistan's most popular television channel, which attracts up to 15 million viewers daily.Saad has been widely applauded for his role in advancing press freedom, empowering civil society, and defending women's rights through his media empire. Time Magazine recognized him in 2011 as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, while in 2013, Foreign Policy magazine named him among 100 Global Thinkers. In 2016, he was featured in the Business Insider 100 "The Creators" list, and recognized by the BBC as one of 10 men globally championing gender equality.Saad currently serves on the boards of the International Crisis Group (ICG) and the Washington DC-based International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/saadmohseni/ https://x.com/saadmohseni/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/saad-mohseni-81751011/ ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Radio-Free-Afghanistan-Twenty-Year-Independent/dp/0063299801 ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Hustle & Flowchart Podcast - https://hustleandflowchart.com/   NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryRange Rover Sport - https://www.landroverusa.com/ CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast - https://www.innovationbanking.cibc.com/podcasts/ SmarterVitamins - https://smartervitamins.com/scott (Code: Scott)NerdWallet - https://www.nerdwallet.com/learnmore ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:48 - Saad's Turning Point04:08 - Moving Back to Afghanistan06:50 - Afghanistan's 2002 Landscape12:05 - Building Amid Chaos18:00 - TV Revolution in 200422:15 - Sponsor: Hustle & Flowchart Podcast22:57 - Government Mistrust31:05 - Media's Impact on Afghanistan36:00 - Returning Under Taliban Rule39:27 - Afghanistan's Humanitarian Crisis45:16 - Running Media Post-Taliban50:22 - Dream Outcome for Afghan Media54:35 - Hope with the Taliban?57:55 - Business in Conflict Zones1:02:14 - Key Lessons from Saad's Book1:04:04 - Building for the Right Reasons1:07:20 - Advice to 20-Year-Old SaadAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy