One of the most controversial figures of the 2010s, Julian Assange is either a criminal, a hero, or both. Carter dives into Assange’s story, examining what it really takes to bring government secrets out of the shadows.
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Nov 13
Was the Lindbergh Kidnapping an Inside Job?
Several murders have been dubbed “the crime of the century," but the Lindbergh kidnapping case of 1932 might actually deserve the title. According to some, it shaped the culture of conspiracy theories in America. Was Bruno Richard Hauptmann really guilty, or was he framed? Did he ... Show More
44m 44s
Apr 2024
The case for freedom of speech with Julian Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton
Today’s episode is a little different than other episodes and I thought it was a valuable topic to talk about: freedom of speech. In today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with Gabriel Shipton, brother of renowned journalist and founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange. Gabriel is a passi ... Show More
55m 30s
Jun 2024
Spring a leaker: Assange goes free
As Julian Assange is released from prison our correspondent reflects on how the work of Wikileaks changed whistleblowing in the internet era, for good and for ill. Meanwhile Peter Navarro, Donald Trump’s trade hawk, remains behind bars—but is plotting for a second Trump term (09: ... Show More
25m 57s