EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 17 MIN
No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA and the Surveillance state
from Podcasts on Papers · host James
"No Place to Hide" presents Glenn Greenwald's account of his interactions with Edward Snowden and the subsequent publication of the NSA surveillance revelations. It details Snowden's motivations for leaking the documents, emphasizing his belief in internet freedom and the importance of privacy. The text highlights the vast scope of NSA surveillance programs, including collecting metadata and content from both foreign nationals and US citizens, often in collaboration with tech companies and foreign intelligence agencies. Finally, the document discusses the broader implications of mass surveillance, such as its impact on dissent, journalism, and democratic accountability, while also chronicling the intense backlash and legal threats faced by Greenwald and his partner, David Miranda, after the stories were released.
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"No Place to Hide" presents Glenn Greenwald's account of his interactions with Edward Snowden and the subsequent publication of the NSA surveillance revelations. It details Snowden's motivations for leaking the documents, emphasizing his belief in internet freedom and the importance of privacy. The text highlights the vast scope of NSA surveillance programs, including collecting metadata and content from both foreign nationals and US citizens, often in collaboration with tech companies and foreign intelligence agencies. Finally, the document discusses the broader implications of mass surveillance, such as its impact on dissent, journalism, and democratic accountability, while also chronicling the intense backlash and legal threats faced by Greenwald and his partner, David Miranda, after the stories were released.
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