The Common Room

Part 2: Espionage or Journalism? Julian Assange, Whistleblowing and Freedom of the Press

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Aria Guevera, Catherine Wood and Friso van der Vijgh continue their discussion on Julian Assange and his impending extradition to the US. The central question: why do we need Assange?


This episode was recorded on the 23rd of June at the Yolk recording studio in Krakow.


Notes:

  • At 06:15, Friso mentions a person named 'Mendez'. This should have been 'Mendoza'. You can read more about his case here.


    • Sources we used for this episode:

    • Comments by Julia Hall from Amnesty
    • WikiLeaks' statement after UK home secretary approved Assange's extradition
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