The Journalist's Espionage Conviction

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This chapter examines the conviction of a journalist in Russia, sentenced to 16 years for espionage, emphasizing the lack of due process in such trials. It explores the broader geopolitical implications, including potential prisoner swaps between Russia and the United States. Personal insights and the precarious situation for American detainees abroad highlight the risks journalists face in politically charged environments.

As the Olympics begin, more people than ever will be watching via streaming services. We examine the changing viewing habits transforming sport’s role in the broadcast business. The sentencing of Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist, reveals the empty, performative nature of justice in Russia today (11:10). And the internet has dubbed Kamala Harris “brat”—and that is a kind of compliment (18:34).

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