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Spring a leaker: Assange goes free
Economist Podcasts
The Complex Saga of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks
This chapter explores the controversial history of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks, from their impactful releases of classified information to Assange's legal battles and time in the Ecuadorian embassy. It delves into the blurred lines between journalism and activism, the normalization of mass leaking, and the challenges in prosecuting individuals like Assange under the Espionage Act.
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