Ali-Asghar Abedi on Muck Rack

Ali-Asghar Abedi

London, New York
As seen in: LinkedIn, Medium, The New York Times, Fox News, MSN South Africa, The Independent (UK), Yahoo News, Yahoo News UK, BuzzFeed, Substack, Sydney Morning Herald and
Covers:  Political satire, Biz/Econ satire
Comedian, Podcaster, Prankster, Enterpreneur, Storyteller.
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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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