Recode Decode: Edward Snowden
Decoder with Nilay Patel
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Whistleblowing Under Fire
This chapter explores the injustices and legal challenges faced by whistleblowers under the Espionage Act, highlighting the severe penalties imposed on figures like Chelsea Manning and Reality Winner. The speaker reflects on their personal experience of seeking asylum while grappling with the implications of their actions and the accusations surrounding them. A call for systemic reform is highlighted, emphasizing the need for fair trials that acknowledge the public interest served by whistleblowers.
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