Explore aspects of a too-often misunderstood culture, as host Stu Ley (TOKYOPOP) sits down with Ali Jaber, one of the most prolific creative minds in the Middle East. Group Director of the region’s top broadcaster and streamer MBC Group and Shahid, as well as long-time judge on Arab’s Got Talent, Ali has reshaped Arab entertainment. From navigating censorship and political pressure to building bridges between art, media, and culture, Ali’s story reveals the complex dance between creativity and control in the Middle East. Hear how he balanced bold storytelling with the realities of working under shifting regimes — and how his passion for authentic, thought-provoking content continues to challenge and inspire the region’s media landscape.