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Daniel Ellsberg - Pentagon Papers Whistleblower
Stephen Sackur speaks to Daniel Ellsberg, the Pentagon Papers whistleblower. He's warned Americans of the dangers of unchecked military power ever since, but are they listening?
In an exclusive interview from California, Stephen Sackur speaks to Daniel Ellsberg, the Pentagon Papers whistleblower who exposed US government lies about Vietnam. He helped hasten President Nixon's downfall and he's warned Americans about the dangers of unchecked military power ever since. But are they listening?
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Pentagon Papers informer Ellsberg was Wikileaks' back-up
Duration: 01:47
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Daniel Ellsberg |
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