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Evan Gershkovich - Why Imprisoning a Journalist Is a Bad Idea | The Daily Show

Sep 29, 2026 · 0:27:05

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Evan Gershkovich discusses his memoir and 16 months imprisoned in Russia.
He details how a source and FSB pep talk led to his arrest.
Gershkovich shares his experiences growing up Russian-American and reporting in Russia.

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Evan Gershkovich

American journalist and author · 5 podcast appearances

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