Film and documentary maker and war journalist Andrew Drury who is best known for his documentary interview with Shamima Begum talks to Dervish about how he followed his passion and shares some of his experiences from across the world in this fascinating episode

He discusses the importance of reporting the truth in any story and why getting the truth out to the wider world is so important along with how he got started through adventure tourism this is a great listen that confronts some of the challenges faced by people across the globe and the value in hearing the truth.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• For me interviewing Shamima was a scoop because I've only been working as a journalist for the last couple of years
• My passion for adventure tourism started about twenty-five years ago
• I love a story and I spent time with a sniper who shared his story
• I have brought back stories that people need to hear about
• For me, podcasts are another way of getting the truth out there. It's for Shamima's story and the truth to be told
• I believe there are lots of people who need to come back but I told her I believe she should go to prison if she comes back here
• She became a terrorist when she married someone who was a member of ISIS
• She was a normal teenager but then she changed
• When you are there you can't just leave it doesn't work like that
• I've seen atrocities all over the world and have spoken to people who were forced to watch beheadings by ISIS
• The system in this country failed Shamima, people should have noticed if she was becoming radicalised
• I think they will have her back because she knows too much but she's not a threat
• There has to be a certain amount of humanity and compassion
• I love telling stories and It's about living a life that means something I don't want to leave this planet not having done anything

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‘Travelling is what changed my mindset about people'

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ABOUT THE HOST

Dervish is a Spacecraft Designer and a Mechanical Engineer by day and podcaster by night.

As a Spacecraft Designer, he has worked on some of the biggest space projects and is a creative engineering force always interested in projects that involve solving global challenges.

As a podcaster, he brings together fascinating stories and content from those who are at the heart of the classic and supercar worlds with a hint of design and engineering woven into the mix.

He has a passion for classic cars and supercars and has recently built his own Triumph TR3  junior electric car for his son. When he is not involved with cars he loves restoring antique and vintage items.

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