Anne Fogel

Arnie and Scott speak with Anne Fogel, a Missoula resident whose brother, Marc Fogel, has been detained in a Russian penal colony for nearly three years. Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher, was arrested in August 2021 by Russian authorities for attempting to enter the country with 0.6 ounces of medical marijuana. Although Marc's name was considered for release during a major prisoner swap with Russia— which saw the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, and Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva— Marc was unfortunately not included and remains in Russia. Anne has been tirelessly working to secure her brother’s release. In their conversation, Arnie and Scott delve into Anne's efforts and the ongoing challenges her family faces. For more information about Marc's situation, visit freemarcfogel.net.