{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English ","title":"#434 | Edward Snowden | American Patriot or Traitor?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/863ee6a0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1341,"description":"He is probably the most famous whistleblower in the world after having leaked vast amounts of sensitive US government information back in 2013.  \n\nIn this episode, we'll be telling the story of Edward Snowden, asking ourselves whether he is a great American patriot or a traitor.  \n\nEdward Snowden's background and early life\nSnowden's disillusionment with the CIA and government practices\nSnowden's decision to leak classified information\nSize and significance of the leaked data\nSnowden's escape to Hong Kong and the publication of revelations\nImpact of Snowden's leaks on global surveillance debate\nTwo contrasting perspectives on Snowden: hero or traitor\nSnowden's asylum in Russia and ongoing impact on privacy laws\nChanges and debates triggered by Snowden's revelations\nUnanswered questions about the role and protection of whistleblowers\n\n Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/edward-snowden","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/HIneD2bpN38ZyIYQqvz9OwtMc5c5ep366psJkVe0ZiU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzU3MDEvMTYyMDk3/Mzg5MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}