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An Unfiltered Conversation with Andrew Callaghan: Money, Greed, & Getting Cancelled | Channel 5 News

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Feb 10, 2025
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Andrew Callaghan
In this engaging conversation, Andrew Callaghan, a journalist and filmmaker known for his work on All Gas No Brakes, delves into the gritty world of homeless communities living in Las Vegas tunnels. He reflects on the ethical dilemmas of street interviews and shares eye-opening hitchhiking stories. Andrew also discusses the challenges of maintaining authenticity in his documentary work while navigating public scrutiny and the complexities of financial security in a turbulent media landscape. His insights into empathy and radicalization offer a thought-provoking perspective.
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ANECDOTE

Helping Glenn Get an ID

  • Andrew Callaghan helped a homeless man, Glenn, get an ID by using his cameraman's address.
  • This highlights the difficulty of obtaining identification without a fixed address.
INSIGHT

Journalism Origins

  • Andrew Callaghan's interest in journalism started with a high school teacher, Calvin Shaw.
  • Shaw encouraged Callaghan's reporting on diverse topics, fostering his passion.
ANECDOTE

Porn Convention Patreon

  • Andrew Callaghan realized journalism's profitability during an All Gas No Breaks porn convention shoot.
  • A Patreon paywall for the uncut footage attracted numerous subscribers.
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