REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana WikiLeaks: The Hacker Who Exposed America's Darkest Secrets
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Aug 19, 2025 The podcast dives into the explosive release of classified footage by Julian Assange, sparking global debates about military transparency. It traces the dramatic fallout within WikiLeaks, showcasing personal conflicts among its leaders. Assange's seven-year asylum saga is explored, revealing the consequences of his relentless pursuit for truth. The legacy of WikiLeaks is scrutinized, highlighting the complex perceptions of whistleblowers like Assange and Manning, as it navigates the tricky balance between transparency and national security.
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Collateral Murder Press Reveal
- Julian Assange publicly showed the classified 'collateral murder' helicopter video at the National Press Club in April 2010.
- The footage revealed U.S. pilots firing on civilians and killing two Reuters journalists, shocking global audiences.
Icelandic Anchor Defies Gag Order
- In Iceland, an RUV anchor defied a gag order by directing viewers to wikileaks.org to learn the story.
- The act ignited national protests and strengthened public demand for transparency.
Bunker Decryption And Team Reaction
- Julian and his small WikiLeaks team in Reykjavik decrypted and watched the Baghdad helicopter video together.
- The team reacted with horror as they realized the military's public account was contradicted by the footage.