AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
9min chapter
What is a whistleblower?
Civics 101
The Legacy of Daniel Ellsberg: Whistleblower Heroism
This chapter examines the transformative journey of Daniel Ellsberg, the iconic whistleblower behind the Pentagon Papers, revealing his transition from war supporter to moral dissenter. It highlights the legal challenges and severe repercussions he faced for exposing government secrets, while connecting his legacy to modern figures like Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning. The discussion emphasizes the critical role of whistleblowers in promoting transparency and the risks involved in standing up for the truth.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode