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The DailyThe ‘Clean’ Technology That’s Poisoning PeopleLead is an essential but toxic element of car batteries. The U.S. auto industry promotes the recycling of it as an environmental success story. An investigation by The New York Times and The Examination reveals that the initiative comes at a major human cost, especially abroad.Peter S. Goodman, who covers the global economy, explains the dirty business of a supposedly clean technology.Guest: Peter S. Goodman, who covers the global economy for The New York Times.Background reading: The U.S. auto industry was warned for years that battery recycling was poisoning people, an investigation by The Times a...
2025-12-0234 min
The DailyThe ‘Clean’ Technology That’s Poisoning PeopleLead is an essential but toxic element of car batteries. The U.S. auto industry promotes the recycling of it as an environmental success story. An investigation by The New York Times and The Examination reveals that the initiative comes at a major human cost, especially abroad.Peter S. Goodman, who covers the global economy, explains the dirty business of a supposedly clean technology.Guest: Peter S. Goodman, who covers the global economy for The New York Times.Background reading: The U.S. auto industry was warned for years that battery recycling w...
2025-12-0232 min
Deborah Lebree's podcastThe ‘Clean’ Technology That’s Poisoning PeopleLead is an essential but toxic element of car batteries. The U.S. auto industry promotes the recycling of it as an environmental success story. An investigation by The New York Times and The Examination reveals that the initiative comes at a major human cost, especially abroad.Peter S. Goodman, who covers the global economy, explains the dirty business of a supposedly clean technology.Guest: Peter S. Goodman, who covers the global economy for The New York Times.Background reading: The U.S. auto industry was warned for years that battery recycling was poisoning people, an investigation by The Times a...
2025-12-0233 min
Octothorpe147: What? What?! No!John is ready, Alison had forgotten, and Liz is surprised.
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2025-11-061h 05
Shutter Stories: A Canon Podcast on Photography, Filmmaking and PrintDeveloping resilience: coping with trauma in photojournalismWar correspondents experience similar rates of PTSD as combat veterans so in this timely episode, our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien is joined by professor of psychiatry Dr Anthony Feinstein and photojournalist and fellow Canon Ambassador Finbarr O’Reilly.Finbarr's experience matched with Anthony's clinical expertise allow us to explore the experience of those tasked with the visual documentation of conflict zones and humanitarian crises. Anthony and Finbarr’s coping mechanisms to help navigate the emotional aftermath of trauma associated with some parts of (photo)journalism are peppered throughout the episode, so you’ll need to listen all the...
2023-12-2044 min
The Letter from Ireland PodcastDanny Boy and 5 Other Irish Anthems (#819)You are most likely familiar with the song Danny Boy - Ireland's unofficial anthem. In this episode we first have a listen to Danny Boy and then choose 5 other songs which are also suitable contenders for the title of "Irish Anthem". I define Irish anthems as songs that you are likely to hear both on the sports terraces and anywhere that Irish people gather for a celebration!See if you agree - or maybe suggest one or two alternatives of your own.Music featured in this episode:"Danny Boy"...
2023-05-1141 min
Clarkesworld MagazinePollatomish by Finbarr O’Reilly (audio)This episode features "Pollatomish" written by Finbarr O’Reilly. Published in the August 2022 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker.
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https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/oreilly_08_22
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2022-08-3039 min
We Can Be podcast - The Heinz EndowmentsThe true cost of military service w/ War Horse founder/journalist Thomas Brennan (We Can Be S04EP06)Thomas Brennan is Founder and Exec. Director of The War Horse, a nonprofit newsroom that has gained international respect for reporting on the often-unspoken human impacts of military service.
A former Marine Corps sergeant who served as an infantryman in Iraq and Afghanistan, Thomas joins host Grant Oliphant for a timely conversation about his journey from active duty service in Afghanistan to being honored with a Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for his resolute reporting on sexual assault in the military.
Thomas first gained widespread journalistic acclaim for a series of...
2021-09-0836 min
The Outlook Podcast ArchiveGoing to sea to honour my sonYayi Bayam Diouf's son was a fisherman, until poor catches drove him to pursue a new life in Europe. But on the hazardous crossing from Senegal to the Canary Islands, his boat went down in a storm, and Yayi was left with no body to bury. To feel close to her son, and to honour his wishes as a fisherman, she decided to go fishing herself. First she had to fight her community's patriarchal rules, which forbade women from fishing.Photo: Yayi Bayam Diouf with a photo of her son Alioune
Credit: Finbarr O'Reilly - Alamy
2021-05-2019 min
The Exposed NegativeS1 #22 - Newspapers & Picture desks w/ Fiona ShieldsIn this weeks episode we are joined by the Guardian’s Head of Photography Fiona Shields. She has been working at the paper for over 20 years and so has a wealth of experience. She talks to us about the realities of covering breaking stories, of commissioning photographers and what she looks for in submitted work, as well as tips on how best to approach busy people. Hopefully todays episode will give people a peak behind the curtain of what it is like to be a professional editorial photography director. As ever see below for links to resources mentioned in th...
2021-01-261h 21
Real Photo Show with Michael Chovan-DaltonFinbarr O'Reilly - Bernadette Vivuya | Congo in Conversation Ep.124Episode Notes
"What this project looks to do is go well beyond that with more nuance and more authentic voices from the community that is being reported on." -Finbarr O'Reilly
I have two amazing guests for today's show Finbarr O'Reilly and Bernadette Vivuya. This show coincides with the release of the book and multimedia online collaboration, Congo in Conversation by Finbarr O'Reilly. Finnbarr and, journalist and filmmaker, Bernadette talk about the work, the messages they wanted to convey, and the importance of representative and varied voices when trying to tell complex stories.
Congo in Conversation is a co...
2020-11-1844 min
Shutter Stories: A Canon Podcast on Photography, Filmmaking and PrintWhat makes an image iconic?Sometimes, a single image can sum up a complex situation, start trends or change deep-seated attitudes. It’s photos like these that come to define eras and our conception of history. In this episode of Shutter Stories, we’re joined by Hilary Roberts, curator at the Imperial War Museum, and award-winning photographer Finbarr O’Reilly to discuss what makes an image truly iconic.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linke...
2020-11-1240 min
The Backstory: A media freedom podcastTalking about trauma: Valuing mental health as much as physical safety (The Backstory S2E2)Many journalists see and even experience some kind of trauma, whether they're covering a conflict zone, protests or violent crime, and they can experience anxiety, depression or even PTSD. One of the best ways of coping is to talk about the experiences and the feelings they evoke, but few people do - journalists or their editors. Trauma is considered part of the job; but ignoring it only makes it worse. In this episode we look at moral injury, the kind of trauma journalists can experience, and the symptoms they might exhibit. And how to value their mental health as much...
2019-07-0936 min
The Irish PassportBonus Live Show: The London-Irish DiasporaThis St Patrick’s Day weekend we’re bringing you a bonus live show! Tim Mc Inerney comes to you from the Museum London, where he speaks to journalist Séamas O’Reilly and historian Danielle Thom about the London-Irish Diaspora, past and present. We’ll also hear about how London's historic Irish community was formed, with a few words from the Museum of London’s Director of Content, Finbarr Whooley. Special thanks to the organisers of this Young Ambassadors event, William McQuillan, and the staff and crew of the Museum of London.
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2019-03-1753 min
The Irish PassportBonus Live Show: The London-Irish DiasporaThis St Patrick’s Day weekend we’re bringing you a bonus live show! Tim Mc Inerney comes to you from the Museum London, where he speaks to journalist Séamas O’Reilly and historian Danielle Thom about the London-Irish Diaspora, past and present. We’ll also hear about how London's historic Irish community was formed, with a few words from the Museum of London’s Director of Content, Finbarr Whooley. Special thanks to the organisers of this Young Ambassadors event, William McQuillan, and the staff and crew of the Museum of London.
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2019-03-1753 minClarkesworld MagazineThe Miracle Lambs of Minane by Finbarr O'Reilly (audio)This episode features "The Miracle Lambs of Minane" written by Finbarr O'Reilly. Published in the October 2018 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker.
The text version of this story can be found at:
https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/oreilly_10_18
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2018-10-0151 min
Clarkesworld MagazineThe Miracle Lambs of Minane by Finbarr O'Reilly (audio)This episode features "The Miracle Lambs of Minane" written by Finbarr O'Reilly. Published in the October 2018 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker.
The text version of this story can be found at:
http://clarkesworldmagazine.com/oreilly_10_18
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2018-10-0151 min
I Krig och FredEpisode 52: A conversation with Kelly Kennedy about war reporting, the books “Fight like a girl” and “They fought for each other” and the human cost of working in a war zoneNow you can listen to episode fiftytwo of “I Krig och Fred” (In War and Peace). In this episode you will hear the journalist and author Kelly Kennedy talk about her earlier reporting from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. During the conversation we also talk about the book “They Fought for Each Other: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Hardest Hit Unit in Iraq” which she has written, and the book “Fight Like a Girl: The Truth Behind how Female Marines are Trained” which she has co-written together with Kate Germano. We also talk quite a bit about the human co...
2018-09-1600 min
The Cyclist PodExtreme Cycling: WarzonesRaya and Stephen take cycling podcasts to new heights (sideways ones) with a delve into the world of Extreme Cycling: That is, cycling where, how, and when people don't expect it. So in an exclusive interview, we return to Podcast Studios (alright, alright, Raya's London flat) where we catch up with war photojournalist Finbarr O'Reilly. Finbarr has been in the frontline of some of the world's most dangerous places, capturing the images that would provide the real shock and awe of world conflicts. And while there, he's been cycling. That's right. When his Strava shows a strange...
2018-08-161h 07
Intercross: The PodcastBehind the Lens: Witness to War in AfghanistanIn this episode of Intercross the Podcast, we are excited to add another iteration to our cultural series, where we explore the intersection of culture and conflict. In this episode, we sit down with war photographers Louie Palu and Finbarr O'Reilly. Palu's works have been featured in the New York Times, BBC and Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. He recently released Front Towards Enemy, a book which examines the five years he spent covering the war in Kandahar, Afghanistan. O'Reilly is currently London-based, having spent 12 years in Central and West Africa as a photographer for Reuters. He recently released Shooting...
2017-11-0728 minClarkesworld MagazineThe Last Boat-Builder in Ballyvoloon by Finbarr O'Reilly (audio)This episode features "The Last Boat-Builder in Ballyvoloon" written by Finbarr O'Reilly. Published in the October 2017 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker.
The text version of this story can be found at:
https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/oreilly_10_17
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2017-10-2146 min
The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program2015 World Fellow Finbarr O’Reilly2015 World Fellow Finbarr O’Reilly discusses his career as a journalist, the psychological toll of covering war, and his new book, “Shooting Ghosts: a US marine, a combat photographer, and their journey back from war.
2017-10-0914 min
The KickerCombat reporting from the field to the home frontOn the latest episode of The Kicker, Pete talks to retired marine sergeant Thomas Brennan and veteran conflict photographer Finbarr O’Reilly, who have written a joint memoir, Shooting Ghosts, about their time in Afghanistan and their struggles to deal with what they experienced there. Then, Pete, Meg, and Karen discuss the White House’s call for the firing of ESPN anchor Jemele Hill, and the issue of how journalists present themselves on social media. Finally, we get to some of our favorite light-hearted stories of the week.
2017-09-1532 min
VetStoryVetStory: Shooting Ghosts- Authors Share Stories of War, Friendship & SuicideMarine Corps Veteran Thomas J Brennan and Photojournalist Finbarr O'Reilly went throught hell and back. After forming a friendship on the front lines, they chronicle their journey through physical and mental health recovery in the book, "Shooting Ghosts; a US Marine, a Combat Photographer and Their Journey back from War". Reporter Caitlin Kenney sat down with them for an amazing interview.
2017-08-2526 min
Grab Premium Audiobook Collection with Easy AccessShooting Ghosts: A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War (Written by Finbarr O'reilly, Thomas J. Brennan)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/297058 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Shooting Ghosts: A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War
Author: Finbarr O'reilly, Thomas J. Brennan
Narrator: David H. Lawrence XVII, Mike Chamberlain
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 3 minutes
Release date: August 22, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Mental Health & Psychology
Publisher's Summary: 'A majestic book.' --Bessel van der Kolk, MD, author of The Body Keeps the Score A unique joint memoir by a U.S. Marine and a conflict photographer whose unlikely...
2017-08-221h 03
Get Your Favorite Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryShooting Ghosts: A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War by Thomas J. Brennan, Finbarr O'reillyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/297058 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shooting Ghosts: A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War Author: Thomas J. Brennan, Finbarr O'reilly Narrator: David H. Lawrence XVII, Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 3 minutes Release date: August 22, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: 'A majestic book.' --Bessel van der Kolk, MD, author of The Body Keeps the Score A unique joint memoir by a U.S. Marine and a conflict photographer whose unlikely friendship helped both heal their war-wounded bodies and souls 'The...
2017-08-2210 min