Trish Wood
Trish Wood
Mocha Bezirgan: Guerrilla Journalist *PREVIEW*
Mocha Bezirgan: Guerrilla Journalist *PREVIEW*
Mocha Bezirgan: Guerrilla Journalist *PREVIEW*
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Trish Wood talks with Mocha Bezirgan about his journey from Turkey to Canada and his relentless pursuit of truth and freedom of speech.
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Get the buttons here!Mocha Bezirgan: A Young Journalist's Brave Journey for Truth
Episode Overview
- Mocha Bezergan's journey from Turkey to Canada and his experience with propaganda
- The importance of independent journalism in upholding democracy
- Trish and Mocha's shared sense of anger and overdeveloped sense of right and wrong
- The resilience and determination of a new generation of journalists
- The episode's powerful message about the fight for freedom of speech
I had pure raw anger in me, but I couldn't do anything about it. So one thing I discovered is if I put that anger toward something good, like producing short films, comedy short films, it could make a difference.
Meet Mocha Bezirgan, a young man from Turkey who dared to dream of freedom of speech in Canada, only to find himself confronting the harsh realities of modern journalism. In this episode, award-winning journalist Trish Wood sits down with Mocha to discuss his courageous path as an independent journalist. Mocha's story is one of resilience and determination, driving two hours each way to cover the trial of the Coutts Four in Alberta as the only credentialed reporter present.
His journey sheds light on the importance of independent journalism in a world where legacy media often falls short. Through their conversation, Trish and Mocha reveal a shared passion for truth and justice, offering hope for the future of journalism. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the role of media in upholding democracy and challenging authoritarianism.