What’s Russia’s motive in detaining American Evan Gershkovich?

Hosted by Marisa Lagos Apr. 05, 2023 International

The arrest of American journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia sparked outrage in the U.S. Moscow detained the Wall Street Journal reporter on espionage charges.

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Credits

Guest:

Warren Strobel - national security reporter, Wall Street Journal - @WStrobel

Host:

Marisa Lagos

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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