[Ep7] What Happens When You Interview the Taliban? - Benjamin Butterworth

Benjamin Butterworth reveals his unique path to becoming a prominent UK Journalist / Broadcaster / Politico at a young age.This episode is full of fascinating stories and unusual life lessons.00:00 - Coming up…00:31 - Intro to Benjamin01:58 - First job in journalism02:20 - Tony Blair interview03:18 - Building journalism skills06:12 - Big mistakes he’s made07:31 - How he got an interview with the TALIBAN09:16 - Drunk texting the Taliban11:50 - Hilary Clinton obsession13:51 - The Infamous PIERS MORGAN Debate15:53 - Asking Piers Morgan to resign18:03 - What he would’ve done differently in that debate19:45 - When he felt like a serious journalist20:33 - Iran Assassination Threats 22:20 - Interviewing Martin Luther King’s son23:40 - BLM and interview with George Floyd’s sister24:31 - Gay Pride Anniversary25:52 - Interviewing every living UK Prime Minister26:41 - His secret to getting interviews29:24 - Mentors 30:51 - Unexpected help from Julia Hartley-Brewer31:39 - Advice to help someone break into journalism32:11 - Why Journalism is thriving in 202434:22 - TV Debating career37:08 - What resources does he read39:00 - Why the UK needs to build more houses41:41 - When the public dislike you43:25 - Biggest career regret44:42 - A journalist’s weekly structure46:06 - What advice would his future self give48:11 - His Magic Mushroom story 49:20 - Channel 4’s secrets52:30 - Favourite Quotations