In this gripping episode, we sit down with Mick O'Reilly, a veteran journalist with an extraordinary career spanning decades. Now the editor of The Cambrian News, Mick has worked for Gulf News, The Sun (Canada), amongst many others and reported from some of the most dangerous places on earth, including Libya, Syria, and Guantanamo Bay.

He shares raw and unfiltered accounts of what he witnessed in war zones, the terrifying close calls that nearly cost him his life, and his early days reporting in Dublin during the Troubles. Mick also gives his blunt take on Ceredigion County Council and where he believes they are going wrong.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of war, conflict, and human suffering. Listener discretion is advised.

📰 Highlights Include:

- Reporting during the Troubles in Dublin- Horrific scenes from Libya and Syria

- Near-death experiences in the field

- The truth about Guantanamo Bay

- His no-holds-barred take on Ceredigion County Council📌

This is a must-listen for those who want a firsthand look at journalism in war zones and the realities of investigative reporting

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