Under Fire: A Journalist's Story of the 1989 Romanian Revolution (380)

Cold War Conversations

Ian Sanders

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.8 • 758 Ratings

🗓️ 21 December 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Today we are transported back to a pivotal moment in history that occurred 35 years ago this month - the Romanian Revolution of 1989. This episode is from our archive and features, Mark Brayne, a former Reuters and BBC journalist, who provides a gripping first-hand account of the tumultuous events that led to the fall of Nicolae Ceausescu. As Mark recounts his experiences, listeners are given a rare glimpse into the life of a journalist reporting from a war zone. He embarks on a perilous journey to Bucharest, navigating roadblocks and dodging bullets to report on the revolution. His determination to capture the story amidst chaos and danger is a testament to the courage and resilience of journalists who risk their lives to bring us the news. Beyond the historical events, Mark shares personal reflections on how these experiences shaped his life and career. The emotional intensity of covering such significant moments led him to a new path as a psychotherapist, helping others navigate their own traumas. This episode is not just a recounting of history but an exploration of the human stories behind the headlines. It highlights the bravery of journalists like Mark, who venture into the unknown to bring us closer to the truth. For anyone interested in history, journalism, or the human condition, this episode is a must-listen. Related episodes: Mark - A UK Journalist in the Soviet Union & GDR https://pod.fo/e/1c4ef Mark - A British Journalist under Stasi Surveillance https://pod.fo/e/1e111 The Human Factor: Gorbachev, Reagan, and Thatcher, and the End of the Cold War https://pod.fo/e/17bf8 Reporting on the 1989 Revolution in Romania and the Czechoslovak Velvet Revolution https://pod.fo/e/2544b1 Episode extras here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode380/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:39.2	I said, hold on, mum, I've got to close the window.
0:41.2	And I heard afterwards that the entire studio said, no, leave the window open.
0:44.8	Leave the window open because they wanted to hear the shooting.
0:49.6	This is Cold War Conversations.
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0:55.7	to first-hand Cold War history accounts. Do make sure you follow us in your podcast app so
1:02.4	that you don't miss out on future episodes. Today we are transported back to a pivotal moment
1:09.7	in history that occurred 35 years ago this month,
1:13.3	the Romanian Revolution of 1989.
1:17.2	This episode is from our archive and features Mark Brain, a former Reuters and BBC journalist
1:23.0	who provides a gripping first-hand account of the tumultuous events that led to the fall of Nikolai
1:29.2	Chowcelskou. As Mark recounts his experiences, listeners are given a rare glimpse into the life
1:35.1	of a journalist reporting from a war zone. Beyond the historical events, Mark shares personal
1:41.4	reflections on how these experiences shaped his life and career.
1:45.9	This episode is not just a recounting of history, but an exploration of the human stories
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