You probably remember Captain Richard Phillips, he was the master aboard the Maersk Alabama who sacrificed himself in order to protect his crew when Somali pirates tried to take over his ship. Jon Stewart does a great interview with him.
Vodpod videos no longer available.Captain Phillips has a new book out: A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS, and Dangerous Days at Sea
Terry Gross just interviewed him on the April 6th Fresh Air. You can stream the audio or download the podcast at the URL above.