Snowden Scandal
Is Snowden a hero or a traitor?
4.4 (10)
46 mins
Discover the mixed views surrounding Edward Snowden after he leaked classified documents about NSA surveillance. Explore the challenges faced by his lawyer, Ben Wizner, as he attempts to frame Snowden’s actions as a defense of civil liberties.
Ep 1:
The Man Behind the Leaks
Before the leaks made headlines, Edward Snowden was a libertarian idealist turned disillusioned insider—discover what he found, and why some call it espionage, not whistleblowing.
Ep 2:
Eight Days in a Hong Kong Room
Inside a Hong Kong hotel room, Snowden staged his own reveal for cameras and journalists, orchestrating leaks with theatrical precision before vanishing into history.
Ep 3:
The Lawyer Who Built the Legend
Meet Ben Wizner, the ACLU lawyer who transformed a fugitive into a symbol—crafting the careful narrative that shielded Snowden from espionage charges.
Ep 4:
Asylum on the Run
Rejected by nation after nation, Snowden's desperate hunt for asylum led him into a mysterious Moscow airport standoff—and Kremlin's waiting arms.
Ep 5:
Verdict of a Divided World
Years later, the world remains split: was Snowden a defender of freedom or a danger to national security? The debate still rages on.
Discussions (21)
Shannon Ridout
Level 5 · 6 mo agoNancy Guthrie
Rufus
Level 5 · 9 mo agoHe legit used a blanket called a magical cloak of power to hide his screen. NGL that is the level of drama I expect from my orange cat.
Emmanuel
Level 10 · 9 mo agoThat 'magical cloak of power' blanket story is wild! 🤣 It sounds funny, but it really makes you think twice about leaving your laptop open. 👀
