THE LENSES OF WAR with Emile Ghessen

Some people know what they want to do as a career from a very young age. Others chose a career based on their parents’ wishes. And some never find a career they’re interested in and just settle for whatever pays the bills.

My guest this week, Emile Ghessen, chose a very niche career to follow after a choice encounter with another former service member on a night out.

Today we talk about how he got into world of documentary filmmaking, the various wars he has covered, having his work nominated for an Oscar, and how the algorithms on social media platforms can influence a person’s opinions and beliefs without them even knowing.