

Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 3: A Dissident Is Born
Jan 20, 2024
This podcast tells the story of Guangcheng, a political dissident in China who is kidnapped by the authorities and thrown in jail. Despite their efforts to take away his power, his imprisonment transforms him into a symbol of dissent. After years of detention, Guangcheng decides to make an escape, but the question remains of how and who can he turn to for help.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Inside a Chinese Detention Center
01:57 • 11min
Guangchang's Release and House Arrest
12:58 • 2min
Locked-in Dong Shigu
14:54 • 7min
Uncovering the Mistreatment of Guangchung
22:12 • 10min
Escape Planning and Observations
32:35 • 7min
Deciding Where to Find Safety
39:35 • 2min