Charles Taylor
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Charles Taylor has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Moth (Feb 2026). In the episode "Korto Momolu longs to become a fashion designer, while growing up in Liberia" on The Moth, Charles Taylor is referenced as a threatening figure in the speaker's family narrative. His role as a rebel leader forced the speaker's father to seek political asylum, significantly impacting their family's journey as refugees.
Charles McArthur Ghankay Taylor is a Liberian former politician. He served as the 22nd president of Liberia from 2 August 1997 until his resignation on 11 August 2003 as a result of the Second Liberian Civil War and growing international pressure. After leaving office, he was found guilty of war crimes committed in the Sierra Leone Civil War, and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Moth |
| Role | Former President of Liberia; former rebel leader (NPFL) |
| Affiliation | National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL); Government of Liberia (as President, 1997–2003) |
Who talks about Charles Taylor on podcasts?
Charles Taylor came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Moth.