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Matters of Life and Death

Julian Assange, whistleblowers, and the Christian case for journalism

Jul 3, 2024
The podcast discusses Julian Assange's release from prison and his role as a controversial figure in journalism. It explores the definition of journalism and the Christian case for publishing leaked documents. The conversation also touches on the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists, the importance of whistleblowers in upholding transparency, and the challenges of investigative journalism in safeguarding sources.
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  • Defining journalism: Is Julian Assange a journalist, and how should the profession be understood?
  • Ethical concerns: Assange's lack of redaction and potential harm to informants raise debates on responsible whistleblowing.

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Julian Assange and WikiLeaks Creation

In 2006, Julian Assange, an Australian hacker, and libertarian, founded WikiLeaks, a platform for leaking confidential information online. Initially aiming for transparency and free access to information, WikiLeaks attracted attention when releasing a video showing US soldiers gunning down civilians in Iraq, challenging the military's cover-up.

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