James Longman

James Longman is an English broadcast journalist known for his work as the BBC’s man in Beirut and as the chief international correspondent for ABC News. He has reported from various conflict zones, including Syria and Ukraine, and has covered significant global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2018 cave rescue in Thailand. In his memoir, 'The Inherited Mind,' Longman explores his family's history of mental illness, reflecting on his father's tragic death and the legacy of mental health struggles that have affected his family across generations.