Chasing Edward Snowden: A Whistleblower's Hunt
An episode of the Cybermidnight Club– Hackers, Cyber Security and Cyber Crime podcast, hosted by Alberto Daniel Hill, titled "Chasing Edward Snowden: A Whistleblower's Hunt" was published on July 9, 2025 and runs 12 minutes.
July 9, 2025 ·12m · Cybermidnight Club– Hackers, Cyber Security and Cyber Crime
Summary
This source documents the international manhunt for Edward Snowden after he leaked classified National Security Agency (NSA) documents. It details the risks Snowden took to meet journalists in Hong Kong, the US government's efforts to apprehend him, and the tense escape attempts with the help of WikiLeaks. The narrative highlights the legal and diplomatic challenges faced by Snowden and his allies, including the cancellation of his passport and the pressures put on various countries by the US. Ultimately, the source explains how Snowden gained temporary asylum in Russia, concluding with the strained US-Russian relations that persist due to this event.
Episode Description
This source documents the international manhunt for Edward Snowden after he leaked classified National Security Agency (NSA) documents. It details the risks Snowden took to meet journalists in Hong Kong, the US government's efforts to apprehend him, and the tense escape attempts with the help of WikiLeaks. The narrative highlights the legal and diplomatic challenges faced by Snowden and his allies, including the cancellation of his passport and the pressures put on various countries by the US. Ultimately, the source explains how Snowden gained temporary asylum in Russia, concluding with the strained US-Russian relations that persist due to this event.
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