āVaried, interesting, excitingā is how James Longman humbly describes his work. As the chief international correspondent for ABC News, heās reported from over 60 countries, including conflict zones in Ukraine, Syria, and Israel. āWhen youāre in the middle of extraordinary events ā like the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, or in St. Peterās Square for the announcement of the first American pope ā it sure is exciting.ā
The out London-based reporter has dedicated his career to covering major conflicts and human rights issues around the globe, always centering the stories of the people involved. Heās received a David Bloom Award for his investigative work on LGBTQ+ abuses in Chechnya, and his recent book, The Inherited Mind, examines the genetics behind mental illness ā even delving into his own familyās mental health history.
Longman is also excited about his new hosting gig on What You Need to Know, a daily news roundup on Disney+ āthat gives you all the main headlines in under 10 minutes. It feels good to be embracing the future with ABC and Disney.ā @jamesaalongman
