The Real Story cover image

What is hostage diplomacy and why is it on the rise?

The Real Story

00:00

The Politics of Premeditation in the US

A narrative is emerging in some of the political discussion in the United States that actually this is a case of premeditation. I believe that it's more opportunity than targeting. If something comes across your path as with Brittany Greiner, then you take this opportunity and then you use it and see what you can get for it. This is why the State Department now in addition to travel warnings that you can see on their website, they also put out warnings to say this country has been known to illegally detain Americans.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app