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The Hunt for American Turncoats in World War II Europe
Episode 729
It’s a story that journalist and veteran Stephen Harding uncovered: a secret component of the FBI’s “European Operation,” whereby agents traveled abr…
10 hours ago
The Story Isn't Over: Inside Havana Syndrome and the CIA’s Response
Episode 728
Confusion and controversy are growing around the intelligence community’s handling of Havana Syndrome. This is what the government refers to as Anoma…
1 week ago
Palmer Luckey on the Next Generation of Intelligence
Season 1 Episode 727
He may dress like he’s on a vacation in Hawaii, but Palmer Luckey has been busy designing weapons for the Pentagon. He founded California-based defen…
2 weeks ago
Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin: Lies, Spies, and Hitler
Episode 726
Half-truths. Lies. Distrust. And spying. These were part and parcel of the tenuous relationship between Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and…
3 weeks ago
Fake Shahs and Exfiltrations: Memories from CIA's Former Disguise Chief
Episode 725
Jonna Mendez knows how to blend in and when to stand out. Starting out as a secretary at the CIA, she left as its Chief of Disguise. Her career took …
4 weeks ago
When the CIA Lost a Nuclear Device in India
Episode 724
In the 1960s, the CIA lost a plutonium-fueled generator on top of a mountain in India. The generator was supposed to power an unmanned listening stat…
1 month ago
AI Companions May Be China's Next Recruitment Tool
Episode 723
When you’re sitting alone, and you want company or advice, have you ever turned to Artificial Intelligence? Chip Usher, who spent 32 years in the CIA…
1 month, 1 week ago
Roald Dahl: The Spy Behind the Storyteller
Episode 722
Children grew up reading Roald Dahl’s tales of giant peaches and chocolate factories. Adults know about the controversy surrounding the antisemitic s…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
In Bed With Beijing: The Double Agent Who Seduced Her FBI Handler
Episode 721
Katrina Leung, code name Parlor Maid, received nearly two million dollars from the FBI for being their top China informant. But little did the Bureau…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Exfiltrating María Corina Machado from Venezuela
Episode 720
Before Delta Force captured Nicolás Maduro, Bryan Stern went on a secret mission in Venezuela. The veteran and Purple Heart recipient was there to ex…
2 months ago