Julian Assange, Live from London

The Leonard Lopate Show | Sep 8, 2015

When WikiLeaks released 2,325,961 top-secret State Department cables in 2010, the website, and its leader Julian Assange, became polarizing symbols around the world. Were they crusaders for freedom and transparency in the face of pervasive government secrecy, or were they reckless hackers who endangered U.S. National Security? 

The release of these cables revealed for the first time what the US really thought about national leaders, friendly dictators and supposed allies. The Wikileaks files also uncovered the dark truths of national policies, human rights violations, covert operations and cover-ups. Julian Assange joins us to us from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to discuss about a new printed copy of The Wikileaks Files.

Assange also addressed Hillary Clinton's email troubles. 

Be alert for scams. WNYC never asks for nor accepts money for coverage or interviews. Anyone making such a request does not represent WNYC.

Top Stories

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman spar over immigration, cost of living in debate

The Coastal Erosion Threatening NY and NJ

Watch: Test your news knowledge with Brian Lehrer

Advice for Strong Marriages and Long-Term Romantic Partnerships

YOU ARE ONLINE