Edward Snowden and the Whistleblower Debate

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Former CIA contractor turned whistleblower Edward Snowden shocked the world when he revealed the misdeeds of the US intelligence community and its allies. Now living in Russia, he is a noted privacy advocate and author who serves as president of the Freedom of the Press Foundatio ...  Show more

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. Edw ...  Show more

Edward Snowden lands a job with the NSA. But when he stumbles on a shocking government secret, Snowden has to face a moral dilemma.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to ...  Show more