Simon Ostrovsky

PBS Special Correspondent

Simon Ostrovsky, PBS Special Correspondent

"I was blindfolded the whole time, and I could hear the screams of other people they were torturing." - Simon Ostrovsky

In this episode of Three Food Memories, Savva sits down with Emmy Award–winning journalist Simon Ostrovsky, who's not only investigated some of the world’s toughest stories — he’s also been investigated himself. Read: abducted and tortured.

Despite the intensity of his work, he still keeps reporting with his thoughtful demeanor and dry wit.

On Simon's menu is: Burek, homemade pasta sauce, and Frito [pron: FREE-doh] Pie alongside a side of rookie reporting amongst Putin's early years, what's the real deal with the war on Ukraine, and the joy of suddenly being able to cook for other people.

Simon's social cause is Ukraine-based organisation, Saint Javelin, who manufacture high-quality clothing and gear in Ukraine, providing jobs, and donating proceeds to humanitarian and Ukrainian military aid efforts.

You can find them here: saintjavelin.com

**NOTE: this episode contains some confronting material**