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Jan 2024
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#434 | Edward Snowden | American Patriot...

Leonardo English
About this episode

 


He is probably the most famous whistleblower in the world after having leaked vast amounts of sensitive US government information back in 2013.  

In this episode, we'll be telling the story of Edward Snowden, asking ourselves whether he is a great American patriot or a traitor.  

  • Edward Snowden's background and early life
  • Snowden's disillusionment with the CIA and government practices
  • Snowden's decision to leak classified information
  • Size and significance of the leaked data
  • Snowden's escape to Hong Kong and the publication of revelations
  • Impact of Snowden's leaks on global surveillance debate
  • Two contrasting perspectives on Snowden: hero or traitor
  • Snowden's asylum in Russia and ongoing impact on privacy laws
  • Changes and debates triggered by Snowden's revelations
  • Unanswered questions about the role and protection of whistleblowers


 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/edward-snowden


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