Jake Burghart joins Shane Smith to talk through Vice’s infamous North Korea trip. They discuss what went wrong behind the scenes, the surreal moments with Dennis Rodman, and how the trip unfolded in ways no one expected.
Jake shares his take on the challenges of filming in North Korea, the absurdity of the situation, and how it all came together, unfiltered and unexpected. It’s a quick dive into the story behind the story.
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome, Jake Burghart!
01:09 The Basketball Game that Made History
03:40 What Happened After the Game?
05:00 Meeting with Kim Jong Un
07:28 The First American to Meet Kim Jong Un
08:17 Final Footage
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Inside North Korea: What It’s Really Like Meeting Kim Jong Un | VICE INSIDE w/ Jake Burghart
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