A diplomat, his wife, and the People’s Liberation Army of Mexico.
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Brendan I. Koerner is a contributing editor at Wired and the author, most recently, of “The Skies Belong...
Laurence Colletti serves as the producer at Legal Talk Network where he combines his passion for web-based...
In 1974, a United States diplomat was kidnapped by the People’s Liberation Army of Mexico. His wife fought for his release but U.S. policy forbid the government from paying his ransom. Tune in to hear a true life account involving President Nixon, John McCain, Henry Kissinger, the “Hanoi Hilton”, a hijacking, and border crossings. Brendan I. Koerner, author and writer for the Atlantic joins us.
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| Published: | May 12, 2021 |
| Podcast: | Legal Talk Today |
| Category: | News & Current Events |
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Legal Talk Today |
A dailyish-to-daily show dedicated to covering essential legal issues. Hosted by Laurence Colletti, this short format program highlights what’s important to the legal profession, its lawyers, and their clients.
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