The U.S. State Department is stepping up pressure on the military government in Myanmar to release journalist Danny Fenster. The Michigan native was detained by authorities at the airport on his way to see his family 10 days ago. He is one of dozens of journalists human rights organizations say have been detained under the country’s military junta. On today’s episode, we’ll talk to Danny’s brother about the fight to get him home.

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Bryan Fenster, Danny Fenster’s brother

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