Detained in Russia: A Conversation with Paul Whelan

"Send a text sharing your thoughts about the episode."On a cold December day in 2018, Russian security services confronted and arrested Paul Whelan in his Moscow hotel room on allegations of espionage. It would be almost six years later when he was finally released. In today's episode, Mr. Whelan shares his experiences and thoughts about his unlawful detention, his release, and the need in the U.S. for more effective government support of individuals who have been wrongfully detained abroad.