Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Crawford

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Turkey, following the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu – the main rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  Opposition leader Mr Imamoglu is a popular politician and is a 2028 presidential nominee – but last Wednesday he was detained and later formally arrested for corruption, a move he believes is politically motivated.   On Sky News Daily, Liz Bates talks to Sky's special correspondent Alex Crawford who has been reporting from Istanbul and meeting with protesters. She also speaks to Hannah Lucinda Smith, the author of Erdogan Rising: The Battle For The Soul Of Turkey, about who Ekrem Imamoglu is and what his arrest tells us about the direction President Erdogan is taking the country.   Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey!  This form should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible Podcast producer: Rosie GillottEditor: Paul Stanworth

Sky News' special correspondent Alex Crawford joins Niall Paterson to discuss her recent trip to northeast Syria, where she gained extremely rare access to one of the main ISIS prisons under Kurdish control.It's a time of particular upheaval in the country - since the new regime took over in Damascus, ISIS attacks have doubled. Alex tells us about the British ISIS fighter she met in the prison - Hamza Parvez, the first Briton to openly declare he was fighting for ISIS in 2014. Alex's visit forms part of a bigger conversation about how new president Ahmed al Sharaa is looking to make a deal with a patchwork of ethnically run territories in the northeast region, to join him in a united Syria.  Producer: Rosie Gillott  Editor: Philly BeaumontProducer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont 

Welcome to That Was Wild, where Adam Macias and his favorite chaotic companions Clem Darling and Alex Crawford tackle the fine art of not losing your mind when the world is literally on fire. Because, really, what could go wrong when you're trying to evacuate your home, but your significant other is busy making cat videos while the roof might spontaneously combust?

Annie Knight is a Australian model who has set an wild goal of getting “railed” by 600 people this year! With a current tally of 400, she's facing the ultimate logistical nightmare, and the pressure is on. Can Annie close the gap on her literal jaw-dropping quest? This week, host Adam teams up with the hilarious Alex Crawford and the always charming Clem Darling to brainstorm wild and unconventional strategies to help Annie reach her x--rated mission impossible  milestone. Plus, they dive into some of the craziest stories from around the globe that are just too wild to miss! Buckle up this episode is wild!

With the Middle East on the edge of an all-out war, Sky News Daily takes a look at how the situation looks for civilians on the ground, and what could happen next. Niall Paterson is joined by special correspondent, Alex Crawford, who is on the ground in the old city of Tyre in the south of Lebanon.  He also speaks to Deborah Haynes, our security and defence editor, who is near the Israel-Lebanon border.  Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Wendy Parker 

As the Israeli offensive against targets in Lebanon continues, we discuss the challenges for journalists reporting the story from Beirut and Jerusalem. We also look at how the media is reporting on the story and how the fast-moving nature of the conflict makes verifying information difficult. And we hear about one of the biggest flops in video game history as Sony pulls its new game Concord just days after launch. We explore why it failed and what it tells us about the state of the industry. Plus the manager of the biggest YouTube creators in Europe, The Sidemen. Jordan Schwarzenberger reveals their creative process and business strategy.Guests: Lyse Doucet, Chief International correspondent, BBC; Alex Crawford, Special correspondent, Sky News; Yolande Knell, Middle East correspondent, BBC; Shaina Oppenheimer, Journalist, BBC Monitoring; Hesham Shawish, Journalist, BBC Monitoring; Shayan Sardarizadeh, Senior Journalist, BBC Verify; Keza MacDonald, video games editor, The Guardian; Jordan Schwarzenberger, Co-founder, Arcade Media.Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Content Editor: Richard Hooper Assistant Producers: Martha Owen and Lucy Wai

Alex Crawford, Sky News Correspondent & Rania Abouzeid, Lebanon based reporter who's in Beirut both speak to us on the latest

Get ready for a wild ride as Adam and his hilarious guest Alex Crawford, delve into the jaw-dropping trend of women picking up inmates straight from prison! Born out of viral fame thanks to Ashley The Inmate Hopper, this phenomenon is picking up steam, but is it a good idea? Adam and Alex endeavor to find out. And that's not all— on the way to record the show Alex's car broke down, leading to a roadside revelation that society might just be a construct. Buckle up cause this episode is Wild!

Alex Crawford, foreign correspondent with Sky News & Professor Ray Murphy, Irish Centre for Human Rights at University of Galway

Claire Brock speaks to Senator Barry Ward, Senator Lynn Boylan, Prof David Myers, Keith Mills, Mikey Cullen, Hugh O'Connell, Alex Crawford and Colm O'Reilly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yemen is in the middle of a humanitarian disaster after nearly a decade of civil war between the Saudi and Western-backed government, and the Iranian-backed Houthi militia. As Sky's special correspondent Alex Crawford has found, war in Gaza is making the situation even worse for Yeminis already facing violence, starvation and disease. On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Alex and Yemen-born producer Ahmed Baider to explore how Houthi attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea, ostensibly in support of Gaza, are preventing aid from getting into Yemen.  Senior Producer: Annie Joyce Producer: Rosie GillottAssistant Producer: Iona Brunker Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth  

The US has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the first time as secretary of state Antony Blinken lands in Tel Aviv for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. An American-sponsored resolution demanding a truce was rejected by the UN Security Council. The US policy change comes amid fears the Palestinian territory could be on the brink of famine. On the Daily, Niall Paterson talks to our Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall about how much US support for Israel is wavering.  Plus, Sky's special correspondent Alex Crawford discusses the importance of being able to report freely from inside Gaza - something she and other foreign journalists have been unable to do since Hamas's attack on southern Israel on 7 October.   The war has meant images and information from inside Gaza have mostly come from a few Palestinian journalists in the territory. Foreign journalists can only report in Gaza while accompanied by Israeli authorities, who say it is for safety reasons. Senior producer: Annie Joyce  Producer: Alex Edden and Sydney Pead Assistant producer: Iona Brunker Editor: Wendy Parker  

In this episode, Sky News' new international presenter Yalda Hakim gets time with defence and security editor Deborah Haynes and special correspondent Alex Crawford to talk about the airstrikes on Houthis in Yemen - why they happened, how they happened and what could happen next. Alex has covered Yemen for years and has interviewed Houthi leaders. Deborah says the action is a "high-risk balancing act". Her analysis is it "could yet trigger a regional war". :: Our new primetime foreign affairs show, The World with Yalda Hakim, launches on Sky News on 22 January, airing Monday to Thursday from 9-10pm. Producer: Alex Edden Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Wendy Parker

Alex Crawford, Sky News Correspondent and Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCD.

Destined for a career in food Alex Crawford's (The Sugar Man, Adelaide) culinary roots can be traced back to his teenage years when he took on the role of commis chef at Chloe's Restaurant in Kent Town, Adelaide. Although he cut his teeth in the savoury kitchen, a chance in the pastry kitchen opened his eyes to a whole new world of food. But along the way he experienced extreme burn out,. Throwing himself into a spiral of thirst for knowledge. Just when he was about to throw it away, a food icon inspired him to pick up the whisk again and now he's running one of South Australia's most exciting chocolate and patisserie operations. https://www.thesugarman.com.au/ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en Follow Huck https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Alex Crawford, Sky News Special Correspondent

Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent, London Independent and Alex Crawford, Special Correspondent, Sky News 

Legendary foreign correspondent, Alex Crawford, joins me this week to discuss her extensive career spanning continents and decades. From being bombarded in Lybia to her recent exploration of violence in Mexico, this episode has it all!

Rescuers are calling for more body bags to be sent to a Libyan city hit by catastrophic flooding - as fears of waterborne diseases grow.More than 11,300 people are known to have died - and this could reach up to 20,000, with a further 10,100 missing.Meanwhile, attempts to coordinate humanitarian aid have been hampered by Libya's fractured government - caused by years of political instability and civil unrest.Today on Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks with Sky News Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir from the port city of Derna, which was devastated when two dams collapsed, unleashing a tsunami that washed entire city blocks into the Mediterranean Sea.Sky News special correspondent Alex Crawford also joins Niall from Derna, as rescue teams scramble to find survivors in the rubble.This podcast contains graphic descriptions.*While we've got you...please take a few moments to let us know your thoughts on our podcasts and your listening preferences by filling in a short survey. Click herePodcast Producer: Soila ApparicioPromotions Producer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Adam Jay

This week Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by Sky's special correspondent, Alex Crawford. They discuss Alex's 30-year broadcast career – over the course of which, she has reported from Myanmar's Rakhine State and was the first journalist in Tripoli after rebel forces took over the Libyan Capital. Plus, how growing up in Zimbabwe primed Alex for a career in foreign correspondence, why certain stories aren't covered by our news cycle and the future of news as we know it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've ever watched a television news dispatch from a warzone, the chances are you've seen Alex Crawford in a flak jacket and helmet, doing a piece to camera punctuated by the whistle of bullets. For 30 years, she has been the special correspondent for Sky News and has covered conflicts in Libya, Syria and the Ukraine. She has scooped multiple Baftas and Emmys for her work, as well as being the only journalist to have won the Royal Television Society's Journalist of the Year Award five times.Today, she joins me in an extraordinary interview to reveal how she does it. We talk about professional failures, imposter syndrome, what happened when she got taken hostage in Afghanistan, the challenge of keeping a sense of optimism about human nature and how she processes the trauma she witnesses. She talks frankly about being a mother-of-four and how this has led to her own personal conflicts while reporting on the global ones. And we discuss how ageism and sexism plays a part in how she's perceived in the notoriously fickle world of television.I adored this conversation and I adored this woman. An absolute legend.--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com--Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpodAlex Crawford @alexcrawfordsky

Mexican reporter Anabel Hernandez discusses her 17-year investigation into the Sinaloa cartel, and the threats made to her life. From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University.Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise for £60 a year.As a member you'll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you'd like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard, Gavan & Zara are joined by Alex Crawford to talk about the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and how politics in Syria are interfering with the relief effort.Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman joins to talk racism in Ireland and the logistics of housing refugees. Later, the trio discuss the alleged Chinese spy balloon that was shot down over the US and the Too Into You campaign by Women's Aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first UN convoy passed through a newly opened crossing into rebel-held Syria from Turkey on Tuesday, over a week after two earthquakes hit both countries. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson, our special correspondent Alex Crawford describes the situation in Syria from where she's been reporting. Also on the Daily is Hani Habbal of the Syria Relief charity, who reflects on the impact of 12 years of the Syrian civil war on the country, and former foreign secretary David Miliband, now president of the International Rescue Committee, on what support is needed. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Interviews Producer: Alex Edden Editor: Philly Beaumont

As Russia illegally annexes four occupied areas in the east and south of Ukraine, it continues to face significant defeats at the hands of the smaller Ukrainian army. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky News' special correspondent Alex Crawford, from Ukraine's frontlines, plus the head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House, Orysia Lutsevych, explains why it is Ukraine's citizens who are the nation's secret weapon in the war. Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

In this episode, Hannah Storm and John Crowley are joined by Alex Crawford, Special Correspondent for Sky News, who talks about some of the more traumatic moments of her journalism career, such as being kidnapped in Afghanistan, and when she was trapped in a Mosque in Libya, where she witnessed the suffering of injured and dying people.  By bravely sharing her experiences of post-traumatic stress disorder, Crawford offers a message of hope to those who may feel ashamed or isolated, and a reminder of why she and so many other journalists keep on returning to stories where they risk their own safety, in order to bear witness and hold power to account.

Lysychansk in Ukraine's Donbas region is strategically important for the war and is under near-constant bombardment from Russian artillery and airstrikes. With Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily is our special correspondent Alex Crawford, specialist producer Chris Cunningham, and Ukrainian fixer Artem Lysak, who have been reporting from the city. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Today, President Biden announced the largest release ever of emergency U.S. oil reserves to try and ease pain at the gas pump. Sky News' Alex Crawford reports on the Russian soldiers in Ukraine who are so demoralized, they're refusing to carry out orders and are sabotaging their own equipment. Also, new details on the trial for four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan's Gov. Whitmer. Plus, for the first time, a member of the Trump family is testifying to the January 6th committee. And the latest on the aftermath of the severe storms that touched down in the southeast.

Russia is claiming it will “drastically reduce” its bloody assault around Kyiv in northern Ukraine, but the White House says no one should be fooled by Moscow's claims. Alex Crawford reports from a Ukrainian town that's been the focus of intense attacks for more than a month, trapping people outside Kyiv who are trying to escape bombings. Also, the CDC and FDA decision to authorize a second covid booster shot for millions of Americans who are 50 and older. Plus, the NFL's major rule changes to the way the league's postseason overtime is played.

Alex Crawford, Sky News Special Correspondent & Ukrainian MP, Volodymyr Ariev.

President Biden warned Chinese President Xi that if he provides any help for Russia's brutal and horrific invasion of Ukraine, there will be consequences. Sky News' Alex Crawford shows us the terror Putin is wreaking on Kyiv, and former CIA Director John Brennan joins Shep to discuss Biden & Xi's call. Also, Andrea Day on the warning from cops across the country about an alarming spike in carjackings and the latest updates on March Madness. Plus, a pediatric doctor from Memphis who is now in Lviv, performing life-saving surgeries on the youngest Ukrainians.

Alex Crawford, Sky News Special Correspondent.

Alex Crawford, Special Correspondent for Sky News & Sviatoslav Yurash, Ukrainian MP.

A U.S. official says Russian forces could encircle the city of Kyiv in 1-2 weeks, and high-level talks between Russia and Ukraine have failed to make any progress. Alex Crawford reports on local doctors and nurses treating wounded Ukrainian soldiers. And reporting from Steve Liesman on the economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the Labor Department reports consumer prices jumped by 7.9% in February compared to last year. Plus, CNBC's Frank Holland on New York announcing a first of its kind plan to get legal marijuana stores up and running. Also, an update on Jussie Smollett after he was convicted of lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack and a hero trooper who risked her life to stop an alleged drunk driver.

Fresh from her interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sky's special correspondent talks to Shingi Mararike about meeting the unlikely war leader. Alex also tells the Sky News Daily what it's like reporting from the front line, meeting the people fleeing from the fighting and those who've decided to stay behind. Daily podcast team: Editor - Paul Stanworth Editor – Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Interviews producer – Reece Denton Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes Music - Steven Wheeler

CIA Director William Burns says Russia's Putin will ramp up his brutal and bloody assault on Ukraine without any concern for the lives of innocent civilians. Sky News' Alex Crawford spoke with Ukrainians who are taking up arms and fighting back after Russian bombs destroyed their homes. Plus, Perry Russom reports from Poland, which has taken in more than 1 million refugees. We take a look at the big brand bucking under public pressure and no longer doing business in Russia, including McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Starbucks. Also, federal prosecutors have their first conviction on charges related to the January 6th attack on Capitol Hill. Plus, first on CNBC: the former high school football coach at the center of a Supreme Court battle.

When American forces left Afghanistan last year, it enabled the Taliban to enforce suffering on Afghan people once again. But what is life like now for those living under Taliban rule? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our Special Correspondent Alex Crawford. For more on Alex Crawford in Afghanistan, visit the Sky News website. Daily podcast team: Editor - Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor Archive - Nelly Stefanova Archive - Rob Fellowes

In the final of three special episodes of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan looks back at the key stories of 2021 with a panel of Sky News correspondents. This edition focuses on climate change, the Royals, space and technology – featuring Hannah Thomas-Peter, Rhiannon Mills, Ashna Hurynag, Alex Crawford, Ashish Joshi, Greg Milam and Rowland Manthorpe.Daily podcast team:Senior podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast producer - Soila ApparicioPodcast producer - Rosie GillottJunior podcast producer - Aishah RahmanInterviews producer - Alys BowenArchive - Simon WindsorArchive - Nelly StefanovaArchive - Rob FellowesSpecial thanks to: Ben Fisher - head of studio outputKevin Donaldson – senior director and technical specialist Felix Forbes – output producer Lynn Morrish – producer Andre Rosso – editor Thomas Sue Yek – editorTaylor Stuart – designerSam Westwood – senior designer Jim Lacey – floor manager Cory Eyres – floor manager Richard Byrne – studio directorFiona Northam – technical director Richard Bowles – lighting directorGus Alvarez – studio supervisor Matt Kime – camera supervisorRuss Houghton – camera supervisor Richie Vale – camera supervisor Michael Prior – camera supervisor Louisa Knight – sound supervisor

In the second of three special episodes of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan looks back at the key stories of 2021 with a panel of Sky News correspondents. Subjects up for discussion in this edition include the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, migrant crisis and politics – featuring Beth Rigby, Alex Crawford, Dominic Waghorn, Adam Parsons and Ashna Hurynag.Daily podcast team:Senior podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast producer - Soila ApparicioPodcast producer - Rosie GillottJunior podcast producer - Aishah RahmanInterviews producer - Alys BowenArchive - Simon WindsorArchive - Nelly StefanovaArchive - Rob FellowesSpecial thanks to: Ben Fisher - head of studio outputKevin Donaldson – senior director and technical specialist Felix Forbes – output producer Lynn Morrish – producer Andre Rosso – editor Thomas Sue Yek – editorTaylor Stuart – designerSam Westwood – senior designer Jim Lacey – floor manager Cory Eyres – floor manager Richard Byrne – studio directorFiona Northam – technical director Richard Bowles – lighting directorGus Alvarez – studio supervisor Matt Kime – camera supervisorRuss Houghton – camera supervisor Richie Vale – camera supervisor Michael Prior – camera supervisor Louisa Knight – sound supervisor

In the second of three special episodes of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan looks back at the key stories of 2021 with a panel of Sky News correspondents. Subjects up for discussion in this edition include the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, migrant crisis and politics – featuring Beth Rigby, Alex Crawford, Dominic Waghorn, Adam Parsons and Ashna Hurynag.Daily podcast team:Annie Joyce - senior podcast producerSoila Apparicio - podcast producer Rosie Gillott - podcast producer Aishah Rahman - junior podcast producer Alys Bowen - interviews producer Simon Windsor - archive Nelly Stefanova - archive Rob Fellowes - archive Special thanks to: Ben Fisher - head of studio outputKevin Donaldson – senior director and technical specialist Felix Forbes – output producer Lynn Morrish – producer Andre Rosso – editor Thomas Sue Yek – editorTaylor Stuart – designerSam Westwood – senior designer Jim Lacey – floor manager Cory Eyres – floor manager Richard Byrne – studio directorFiona Northam – technical director Richard Bowles – lighting directorGus Alvarez – studio supervisor Matt Kime – camera supervisorRuss Houghton – camera supervisor Richie Vale – camera supervisor Michael Prior – camera supervisor Louisa Knight – sound supervisor

The recent Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has led to fears of instability and repercussions, as well as some criticism of western governments including the US and the UK. On today's Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we revisit an episode published last September on the ongoing civil war just over 1,700 miles away in Yemen – featuring Sky's Alex Crawford and Zein Ja'Far, and Ahmed Baider, a producer working with our team in the country.Daily podcast team:Podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast producer - Nicola EyersPodcast producer - Rosetta FourlagawoInterviews producer - Tatiana AldersonArchive - Simon WindsorArchive - Rob FellowesArchive - Nelly StefanovaMusic - Steven Wheeler

Alex Zane Crawford--The Trans Adventure

Brandon and Angie are joined by Alex Crawford to discuss the tweet storm from Sprague over the weekend, dive deep into the coaching search - who is the hot candidate? They make predictions of which coach will be selected, discuss the Civil War game, is Ryan Nall leaving? And Keith Heyward joins the show at the end. Happy Thanksgiving! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon and Angie bring on Alex Crawford to talk Beavs and where the Beaver performance came from sans Gary Andersen, wonder aloud if Andersen kind of lost it at the end and what the chatter about his departure is in Corvallis, they answer a lot of questions and throw out dream head coaching candidates for OSU moving forward. Check it out! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon and Angie return with their first episode back for the 2017 season and they talk all things Oregon State football and bring on their first guest of the year - Alex Crawford: director of the Legend of the Giants documentary. Check it out! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Darkins is gone so Alex Crawford joins Luke to discuss NBA Finals Game 4, the Kardashians, and more.

Kirsty Young's castaway is the Sky TV news correspondent Alex Crawford.She's won the Royal Television Society's Journalist of the Year award an unprecedented four times - reporting from the world's worst war zones and hot spots. Where most people would do anything to stay well away from trouble she seems drawn to danger , whether it's covering the Ebola crisis in Liberia, hunting for Rhino poachers in South Africa or being first on the scene as the drama of Libya's revolution unfolded.She spent the first five years of her life in Nigeria, where her family survived two political coups. After childhood in Zambia and subsequently what was then Rhodesia, she came back to Britain as a teenager to go to boarding school and then got her first job as a trainee reporter on the Wokingham Times.She's been shot at, arrested and interrogated. But it's a job she loves and is still passionate to do. For her, there should be no 'no-go' areas for journalists and journalism remains an essential pillar of freedom and democracy.Producer: Sarah Taylor.

On the final day of election campaigning, we hear from the front line journalists who have been on the trail with candidates. There have been reports that this election has been more stage-managed by spin doctors than any previously, with national journalists even being excluded from covering events. Steve Hewlett is joined by some leading political journalists; Michael Crick from Channel 4; Patrick Wintour from the Guardian; Andrew Grice the political editor of the Independent, and Isabel Hardman from the Spectator. They discuss how easy, or not, it's been to get access to politicians, why press conferences are now few and far between, and why the growth of social media is making advisers ultra-cautious in their media management strategy.Bloomberg, the financial news provider, has become the latest media agency to launch a dedicated European digital edition. Bloomberg rents out terminals which provide real time data to financial professionals, and currently most of its audience are subscribers. In an effort to attract a more general business audience, it's launched Bloomberg Business Europe - an online site that's free to all. Steve Hewlett talks to CEO of Bloomberg Media Justin B. Smith about expanding the portfolio, and how the company's strategy to build its digital assets will impact on business.And danger, excitement and the challenge of making British TV viewers care about news happening in distant places - Sky News' Alex Crawford talks about life as a foreign correspondent, as she receives the Charles Wheeler Award for outstanding contribution to broadcast journalism.Producer: Katy Takatsuki.