#434 | Edward Snowden | American Patriot or Traitor?

English Learning for Curious Minds

English - January 04, 2024 23:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 62 ratings
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He is probably the most famous whistleblower in the world after having leaked vast amounts of sensitive US government information back in 2013.

In this episode, we'll be telling the story of Edward Snowden, asking ourselves whether he is a great American patriot or a traitor.

Edward Snowden's background and early lifeSnowden's disillusionment with the CIA and government practicesSnowden's decision to leak classified informationSize and significance of the leaked dataSnowden's escape to Hong Kong and the publication of revelationsImpact of Snowden's leaks on global surveillance debateTwo contrasting perspectives on Snowden: hero or traitorSnowden's asylum in Russia and ongoing impact on privacy lawsChanges and debates triggered by Snowden's revelationsUnanswered questions about the role and protection of whistleblowers

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/edward-snowden

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