In Afghanistan, ‘Daily Show’-style TV Commentary
On Thursday, Afghanistan’s voters go to the polls to vote in the country’s presidential election… and on Afghan television, political satire is dominating the airwaves. Jahid Mohseni, CEO of TOLO TV and producer of the satirical news show “Danger Bell,” tells us how entertainment shows are driving political discourse this year.
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