Halina St. James

Brian Stewart, a former CBC foreign correspondent, shares insights from his memoir, "On the Ground," discussing his initial reluctance to write and the moral injuries he faced from war reporting. He highlights the vital role of the production team in impactful storytelling. Halina St. James, a first-time author, uncovers her family's past through her mother's wartime letters in "The Golden Daughter," revealing her childhood suspicions and her transformative journey of research in Germany. Both authors emphasize the power of personal narratives.

This installment features Brian Stewart, a former CBC foreign correspondent and author of 'On the Ground,' discussing his struggles with writing about painful memories and the moral injury he faced while reporting from conflict zones. He also reflects on the profound impact media can have on humanitarian crises. Joining him is Halina St. James, a former CBC field producer and first-time author of 'The Golden Daughter,' who shares her journey of uncovering her mother's wartime letters and the unexpected family secrets they revealed, highlighting her historical research efforts.