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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: A U.S. Journalist is Sentenced in Russia
Description: Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison on charges of espionage. His employer and the U.S. government have said he is innocent and the trial is a sham. We hear the latest from Moscow and reaction from the U.S.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy