Marc Fogel is an international teacher from Oakmont. Until the fall of 2021, the 63-year-old traveled to various countries teaching history. In August 2021, Fogel was arrested in Russia for the possession of 17 grams of medical marijuana, prescribed in Pennsylvania for his back and knee pain.

Fogel is currently serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian penal colony. His family has taken up the call to urge President Joe Biden to bring him home.

To the family’s disappointment, Biden has yet to address Fogel by name.

Last week, TribLive was able to sit in on a call between Fogel and his 95-year-old mother, Malphine.

Host Zac Gibson is joined in this episode by Community Engagement editor and Opinion columnist Lori Falce to discuss this experience, listen to Fogel’s interview, and relay more of his story.

This is From the Newsroom.

• Marc Fogel speaks about his health and hope of returning home in interview from Russian prison • Editorial: Biden is changing U.S. stances on marijuana. He should bring Marc Fogel home from Russia for medical marijuana use.

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