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“The desire to reach the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise and most possible.”

Mona Kosar Abdi is an Entertainment reporter and TV host for EXTRA TV based in New York City. Previously, Mona worked for ABC News, where she served as an Anchor and National Correspondent for the network. She also traveled the country reporting on breaking news for ABC’s top-rated programs Good Morning America and World News Tonight.

During her time at ABC News, Mona reported and produced several long-form stories for Nightline, ABC News Live and HULU that examined the intersection between culture, music and identity. Mona joined the network in 2019 as a Washington, D.C.- based reporter, where she extensively covered Capitol Hill and the Trump White House.

Mona began her career in local news with stops in Ohio, Virginia and California. She is a proud San Diego, California, native who holds a degree in international studies: political science and communications from UC San Diego.

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Hulu Tone Death: Loss & Hip Hop

‘Tone Death: Loss & Hip-Hop’, documents the violence plaguing the rap community in recent years. ABC News correspondent Mona Kosar Abdi reports on where this violence is coming from, why it is so prevalent and how the rap industry can break the cycle in this he thirty-minute program.

Nightline: The Skinny Shot

ABC’s Mona Kosar Abdi reports on the latest trend, which involves taking medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro, typically known for the treatment of diabetes for weighloss

While the medicines work wonders for some, the rise in popularity is leaving others struggling to get their hands on much needed prescriptions.

Extra Exclusive: Usher Reveals First Person He Told About Super Bowl Halftime Show

Mona Kosar Abdi sits down with R&B superstar Usher for an exclusive interview to discuss his Super Bowl halftime performance, residency and fatherhood.