Skip to content
Back to Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan Experience artwork
Joe Rogan ExperienceSep 15, 2020

#1536 - Edward Snowden

Summary, books mentioned, transcript quotes, and timestamps for #1536 - Edward Snowden on Joe Rogan Experience.

Notable books mentioned: Permanent Record

Shop This Episode

Buy the books listeners heard in this conversation.

Permanent Record cover
Mentioned at 52:00
Permanent Record

The host mentions 'Permanent Record' to provide insight into Edward Snowden's motivations and the context behind his actions. The book details his…

Listen
Joe Rogan Experience artwork
Episode audio
#1536 - Edward Snowden
Joe Rogan Experience • Tap any mention timestamp to jump straight into playback.
Ready to play
0:00--:--
Episode summary, books & quotes

#1536 - Edward Snowden mentions Permanent Record with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Episode summary
Former CIA contractor turned whistleblower Edward Snowden shocked the world when he revealed the misdeeds of the US intelligence community and its allies. Now living in Russia, he is a noted privacy advocate and author who serves as president of the Freedom of the Press Foundation. His book, Permanent Record, is now available in paperback from Henry Holt and Company.
Book mentions1
Media mentions2
Search intent answers

Quick FAQ

Direct answers for the summary, books, and takeaways queries sending search traffic to this episode.

What is #1536 - Edward Snowden about?

Summary, books mentioned, transcript quotes, and timestamps for #1536 - Edward Snowden on Joe Rogan Experience.

What are the main takeaways from #1536 - Edward Snowden?

These are the strongest takeaways surfaced by the transcript, summary copy, and linked mentions for #1536 - Edward Snowden.

  • The conversation centers on Edward Snowden's revelations.
  • Referenced books include Permanent Record.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in privacy rights and government accountability.
  • Former CIA contractor turned whistleblower Edward Snowden shocked the world when he revealed the misdeeds of the US intelligence community and its allies. Now living in…

Which books are mentioned in #1536 - Edward Snowden?

Permanent Record are the clearest linked books in this episode, each tied back to transcript timestamps and quote cards.

Why are listeners searching for #1536 - Edward Snowden?

#1536 - Edward Snowden keeps attracting summary-style searches because this page combines episode context, transcript quotes, book references, and direct jump links back into the audio.

Topic and sentiment signals

Aggregated from transcript-derived mention metadata for better topical navigation and citation.

Mention sentiment
Deep Dive(1)
Audience signals
Readers interested in privacy rights and government accountability

Books Mentioned

Permanent Record cover
Best for Readers interested in privacy rights and government accountabilityOften cited around Edward Snowden's revelations

The subject of my first book, Permanent Record, which was why I came on last year. The softcover came out with more affordable for people who didn't want to get it before.

View mention details
Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in privacy rights and government accountability
Key quote: So the idea and this is the subject of my first book, Permanent Record, which was why I came on last year.
The host mentions 'Permanent Record' to provide insight into Edward Snowden's motivations and the context behind his actions. The book details his journey and the ethical considerations he faced when leaking classified information to journalists.
ASIN: 1250767911
Buy on Amazon

Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

Documentary

The Dissident

Confidence: 90%

It's from Brian Fogel's new film, The Dissident, which is about Jamal Khashoggi's murder and how the Saudis used that to use... They actually tapped into Jeff Bezos's phone.

Documentary

Citizenfour

Confidence: 100%

Citizenfour is the documentary from 2013 where I was meeting with reporters and Laura Poitras said the camera rolling in the room when we talked for the first time.