Episode 9. Shooting the Messenger: The Case for Press Freedom. A conversation with Sally Hayden
Episode 9 · Jul 10, 08:45 AM
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In this episode of Shooting the Messenger: The Case for Press Freedom, host Hannah Storm speaks with journalist and award-winning author Sally Hayden, known for her
courageous storytelling on migration, human rights, and social justice.
This conversation reveals the transformative power of listening, empathy, and storytelling in today's fractured world.
From speaking with those who have journeyed the world's deadliest migration routes to uncovering unseen acts of quiet courage at times of extreme precarity, Sally's work exposes the vital importance of preserving our shared humanity—and teaches us how love and connection can still thrive amidst chaos, conflict and uncertainty.
Sally shares how her storytelling and journalism confronts dehumanization, corruption, and systemic injustice: epitomised by her two books My Fourth Time We Drowned and This Is Also a Love Story.
In sharing why narratives matter more than ever, Sally shows the challenges and the necessity of reporting in a polarized landscape, why empathy stands as a vital unifier in today's world and how can storytelling bridges divides while preserving our collective dignity? She also shows how she holds on to hope despite witnessing such darkness.
This episode is perfect for aspiring journalists, human rights advocates, and anyone seeking inspiration in bleak times. Sally’s story reminds us that even in difficult times, love persists, and our shared stories can help others feel less alone and ignite change.
If you care about the future of free press, human rights, or simply want to hear how one individual's work is shaping a more compassionate world, this episode is essential listening.
courageous storytelling on migration, human rights, and social justice.
This conversation reveals the transformative power of listening, empathy, and storytelling in today's fractured world.
From speaking with those who have journeyed the world's deadliest migration routes to uncovering unseen acts of quiet courage at times of extreme precarity, Sally's work exposes the vital importance of preserving our shared humanity—and teaches us how love and connection can still thrive amidst chaos, conflict and uncertainty.
Sally shares how her storytelling and journalism confronts dehumanization, corruption, and systemic injustice: epitomised by her two books My Fourth Time We Drowned and This Is Also a Love Story.
In sharing why narratives matter more than ever, Sally shows the challenges and the necessity of reporting in a polarized landscape, why empathy stands as a vital unifier in today's world and how can storytelling bridges divides while preserving our collective dignity? She also shows how she holds on to hope despite witnessing such darkness.
This episode is perfect for aspiring journalists, human rights advocates, and anyone seeking inspiration in bleak times. Sally’s story reminds us that even in difficult times, love persists, and our shared stories can help others feel less alone and ignite change.
If you care about the future of free press, human rights, or simply want to hear how one individual's work is shaping a more compassionate world, this episode is essential listening.