Russian opposition journalist Mikhail Fishman

Thousands of Russians lined the streets to honor opposition leader Alexey Navalny two weeks after his death. Mikhail Fishman is a Russian journalist who knew Navalny well. He anchored a popular news program on opposition station “TV Rain,” until he had to flee Russia two years ago. Mikhail Fishman spoke to Bianna Golodryga about Navalny’s death, and about his hopes for freedom in Russia. Also on today's show: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hisham Matar; Bao Nguyen, Director, “The Greatest Night in Pop” & Tom Bahler, Vocal Arranger, “We Are the World” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices