Ali-Asghar Abedi
London, New York
As seen in:
LinkedIn,
Medium,
The New York Times,
MSN South Africa,
The Independent (UK),
Yahoo News,
Yahoo News UK,
BuzzFeed,
Fox News,
Substack,
Sydney Morning Herald
and
Covers:
Political satire, Biz/Econ satire
Comedian, Podcaster, Prankster, Enterpreneur, Storyteller.
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Democratizing news but amplifying trolls
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means that you have a voice
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter - it's the only one I use
Who do you wish followed you?
Joumanna Bercetche
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A satirical look at the Democratic primary
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep writing, even if your work doesn't get published
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Washington Post
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's factual reporting
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