Sally Hayden: podcast appearances and interviews

Sally Hayden is an Irish journalist and author recognized for her work as a foreign correspondent. She has reported from several countries including Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda. Hayden's writings focus on complex geopolitical issues and migration, exemplified by her 2022 book My Fourth Time, We Drowned, which provides a nonfiction account of irregular migration to Europe through Libya. The book received significant acclaim, earning her the Orwell Prize for Political Writing, the Michel Déon Prize, and the Overall Book of the Year award at the Irish Book Awards in 2022. In 2026, she published her second book, This is Also a Love Story: Searching for Good in a Divided World, further exploring themes related to social division and human connection. Hayden's journalistic work and her books have established her as a notable figure in contemporary journalism and nonfiction writing, recognized for her insightful reporting and compelling storytelling.