About the Program
Marcela Grad talks about the life and impact of Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, an enemy of both the Soviets and the Taliban. Massoud was assassinated on September 9, 2001, in what is believed to be a preemptive move by Al Qaeda to limit the response to the 9/11 attacks. In the book, Ms. Grad compiles testimony from people who knew and covered Massoud over the years. She spoke at The Half King Bar & Restaurant in New York City.