Lara Marlowe, a seasoned journalist and author, shares her profound insights into the world of reporting from conflict zones, shaped by her collaboration with the legendary Robert Fisk. She reflects on Fisk's meticulous methods, like sweet-talking a Telex operator to file an urgent story during a crisis. Marlowe explores the complexities of covering tragedies, such as the Iranian Airbus shootdown, and emphasizes the importance of empathy in journalism. Their experiences reveal the intricate dance between human suffering and the pursuit of truth in the Middle East's tumultuous landscape.