#336: Hala Gorani on Journalism, Truth and Finding Purpose

Who do you trust when the media is constantly under fire?

Hala Gorani has spent decades reporting from the frontlines – covering wars, breaking global news, and shaping how the world understands current events. Now, the legendary journalist and war correspondent is pulling back the curtain on what really happens behind the headlines. 

From the mental toll of conflict reporting to the hard truths about bias, misinformation, and the future of news, Hala doesn’t hold back.

Think you know how the media works? This episode will open your eyes to what it really takes to separate fact from fiction in a world drowning in misinformation.

A special thank you to the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature for making this interview possible.

25:05 – The pressure to get it right33:03 – Career-defining moments35:57 – From journalist to author

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