Dr. Tom Copeland joins Jeff Hunt on the Frontier Freedom Hour to discuss the stark difference in media coverage between American hostages imprisoned in other countries. Using data from LexisNexis, Dr. Copeland compares the coverage of Brittany Griner, a WNBA basketball player who was arrested in Russia, with that of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who is still imprisoned in Russia. The analysis reveals a significant disparity in media attention, with Griner receiving extensive coverage while Gershkovich's case is largely overlooked. Dr. Copeland suggests that the difference in coverage can be attributed to Griner's status as an international sports star and the political goals of the White House. The segment also explores the controversial exchange made by the US government to secure Griner's release, trading a notorious arms dea ...