Behind the Historic US-Russia Prisoner Exchange
Amanpour1 Aug 2024

Behind the Historic US-Russia Prisoner Exchange

24 prisoners have been released in the largest prisoner exchange between the US and Russia since the Cold War. Among those freed are two wrongfully detained American citizens, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and former US marine Paul Whelan, in exchange for Russian criminals. Bianna Golodryga talks with exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar about the ethical dilemmas and the details of this groundbreaking deal. Also on today's show: former IDF paratrooper Yuval Green; Democratic strategist Waleed Shahid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Exclusive with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs

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Former British Intelligence Chief John Sawers 

Former British Intelligence Chief John Sawers 

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