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What Assange’s Case Means for Global Journalism! With Stella Assange

Stay Free with Russell Brand

Russell Brand

Politics, Society & Culture, News:politics, News, Comedy

4.31.3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 October 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Russell chats to Stella Assange to discuss her recent visit to see Julian Assange, joined by Roger Waters and Yanis Varoufakis. Together they talk about the pressing issues surrounding Julian's potential extradition to the US, where he faces a staggering 175-year sentence. Stella reflects on the international support Julian has garnered, from the likes of President Lula of Brazil. Plus, what are the implications of Julian's case on the future of journalism and press freedom.  WATCH THE FULL SHOW ON RUMBLE Follow Stella Assange's Campaign Guided-Meditation: Stay Awake with Russell Brand  Stay Free Foundation: https://www.russellbrand.com/stay-free-foundation/

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0:00.0

Hello there, you freedom, loving, awakening wonder. Thanks for joining me today for Stay Free with

0:05.1

Russell Brand, how we appreciate your loyalty, your fealty, your ability to see past deception and

0:11.8

towards truth. And on that note, what a fantastic guest I'm about to introduce. If you're

0:17.1

watching us anywhere else, we're going to be exclusively available on Rumble now.

0:22.4

So click the link in your description.

0:28.0

And if it's within your means, please press the red button and become an awakened wonder to support.

0:30.8

We need your support now more than ever.

0:33.7

But if it's not within your means, you stay with us.

0:39.4

You, your attention, your consciousness and your life are far more important to us than your money. Let me tell you that. Joining me now is Stella Assange, human rights lawyer, activist,

0:44.3

and of course, wife of Julian Assange. Stella, thank you so much for joining us today.

0:49.6

Hi, Russell. I'm happy to be here. Yeah, it's lovely to see you, mate. You went to see Julian pretty recently.

0:56.3

Tell me how did that visit go and who was with you?

1:00.8

Well, on Saturday, I went to Belmarsh Prison to see Julian like I do once or twice a week.

1:08.8

But this time, it was with the kids and Roger Waters and Janis Varfakis.

1:15.6

So it was a really special visit.

1:18.6

What is it like? What are the conditions of the visit like?

1:24.6

Well, we were able to go in without any issues.

1:33.1

And actually we were able to film outside Belmarsh.

1:36.3

I think they turned a blind eye because Roger was there and they didn't want to cause a scene.

1:42.2

So thankfully we were able to do a video outside with Janice and Roger, and I think it's

1:48.1

had 1.5 million views on Twitter already.

1:52.2

And it was lovely.

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