Legendary Journalist John Pilger - Says Pardon Julian AssangeLegendary Journalist John Pilger - Says Pardon Julian Assange
Trish Wood is Critical
Legendary journalist John Pilger, a friend of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange joins us as a growing chorus calls for President Trump to pardon Assange, still being held in a grim British prison and awaiting the outcome of...
1:32:48•28 Nov 2020
The Battle for Julian Assange: Truth, Justice, and Journalism
Episode Overview
- Julian Assange's health is deteriorating in a high-security prison.
- Mainstream media has largely ignored or betrayed Assange.
- A presidential pardon could potentially save Assange.
- The charges against Assange are seen as politically motivated.
- The case highlights the current state of journalism and truth-telling.
“"War turns you into something that your mother never wanted you to be."”
Get ready to be moved by the real-life account of Julian Assange's plight as legendary journalist John Pilger joins Trish Wood to discuss the dire circumstances facing the WikiLeaks founder. This episode paints a vivid picture of Assange's current conditions in a maximum-security prison, where his health is deteriorating, and he faces extradition to the US under charges that many argue are politically motivated.
Pilger, a staunch supporter and friend of Assange, shares his insights into the media's betrayal and the broader implications for journalism. The conversation touches on the hypocrisy of mainstream media outlets that once benefited from Assange's revelations but now turn a blind eye to his suffering. With light humour and candid discussion, the episode challenges listeners to reflect on the state of journalism today and the importance of defending those who expose uncomfortable truths.
Could a presidential pardon be the lifeline Assange desperately needs? This episode will leave you questioning the integrity of modern journalism and the true cost of truth-telling.
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