Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘The Dissident’ documentary: What led to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and what happened afterward

Jamal Khashoggi was a well-known Saudi journalist and activist whose criticism of the kingdom’s royal family, specifically Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marked him for death.

By Madeleine Brand • Jan 14, 2021 • 14m Listen

Jamal Khashoggi was a well-known Saudi journalist and activist whose criticism of the kingdom’s royal family, specifically Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marked him for death. Khashoggi was attacked moments after arriving at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to obtain routine documents ahead of his upcoming marriage. His brutal murder two years ago shocked the world.

Director Bryan Fogel’s new documentary examines what led up to Khashoggi’s murder and the aftermath. It’s called “The Dissident.” Audiences can now watch it via video on demand.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Angie Perrin
Producer, Press Play
Michell Eloy
Line Editor, Press Play
Bryan Fogel
director of “The Dissident”

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘The Dissident’ documentary: What led to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and what happened afterward

Jamal Khashoggi was a well-known Saudi journalist and activist whose criticism of the kingdom’s royal family, specifically Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marked him for death.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘The Dissident’ documentary: What led to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and what happened afterward

Jamal Khashoggi was a well-known Saudi journalist and activist whose criticism of the kingdom’s royal family, specifically Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marked him for death.

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