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From Small Town Reporter to Ukraine and Israel | Robert Sherman, NewsNation
On today's show I sat down with Robert Sherman, a foreign correspondent for NewsNation and an author, who shares his transformative journey from covering local news in Alabama to reporting from war zones in Ukraine and Israel. Our conversation explores Robert's firsthand experiences in high-stakes environments, the complexities of international conflicts, and the profound lessons he's learned about humanity and the world. He also talks about his upcoming book "Lessons from the Front," which chronicles his journey covering conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, fairness, and honesty in journalism. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Robert's Reporting Experiences in the United States, Ukraine, and Israel - How Curiosity, Fairness, and Honesty Make Good Journalism - Robert's Upcoming Book "Lessons from the Front" Thank you to our partners: NCW Check out these great clips from the show: 01:18 Guest Introduction: Robert Sherman 02:39 Robert's Early Passion for Journalism 04:15 College Experiences and First Broadcasting Jobs 06:53 Transition to News Reporting 08:37 First Job in Birmingham 12:55 Joining Fox News 15:36 Covering Major National Stories 23:34 Memorable Moments with Dog the Bounty Hunter 27:11 Joining NewsNation 29:21 Reporting from the US-Mexico Border 30:21 Facing the Dangers of Reporting on the US-Mexico Border 30:51 The Humanitarian Crisis at the Border 31:15 Balancing Humanitarian and Criminal Elements in Reporting 31:59 Personal Growth and Changing Perspectives 32:44 From the US-Mexico Border to Ukraine 34:01 First Impressions and Challenges in Ukraine 35:50 Navigating the Complexities of War Reporting 37:01 The Reality of War: Personal Encounters and Reflections 48:30 The Importance of Home and Family 49:30 Writing the Book: A Journey of Self-Discovery 50:50 The Complexities of Global Conflicts 57:14 The Role of Curiosity in Storytelling Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
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