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Back to Search31. The CIA Men Tortured in Fidel Castro's Cuba
Episode 31
In this solo episode, Justin dives into the story of three CIA men who survived against the odds in Havana, Cuba. As service technicians, their role was to set up surveillance equipment to monitor Ca…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
30. A Counterintelligence Agent Turned Romanov Heir with Tim Tate
Episode 30
Today, prolific author and journalist Tim Tate shares the story of Polish Intelligence Officer Michael Goleniewski. A figure in James Angleton's complicated time with the CIA, Goleniewski was an expe…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
29. Communist Indoctrination of American POWs with Brian D. McKnight
Episode 29
Today, author and scholar Brian McKnight delves into Chinese treatment of American prisoners of war during in Korea. Following the armistice that ended the Korean War in 1954, 23 American POWs refuse…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
28. The Complicated Case of James Angleton with Jefferson Morley
Episode 28
Today, journalist, author, and expert Jefferson Morley shares unique details on the life and career of one of of the most controversial CIA figures: James Angleton. Angleton was the CIA'S chief of co…
Published on 4 years ago
27. The Unlikely Alliance between the CIA and Ex-Communist Polish Intelligence with John Pomfret
Episode 27
Today, author and journalist John Pomfret shares details about the true story of an interesting alliance involving Polish spies aiding the United States. After years of working against each other, ex…
Published on 4 years ago
26. The Green Beret Defector with Greg Walker
Episode 26
Today, author and former special forces officer Greg Walker shares the little-known story of a David Baez, a green beret defector. Baez was a Nicaraguan national whose father was killed by U.S.-backe…
Published on 4 years ago
25. An Amoral Intelligence Superstar in Korea with Blaine Harden
Episode 25
Today, author and renowned journalist Blaine Harden tells the unique story of Donald Nichols, a young intelligence officer operating in Korea. Nichols was known for being big, powerful, and morally a…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
24. The Incredible Military Feat of Operation Jaque
Episode 24
Today, Justin sits down solo to discuss Operation Jaque. This noteworthy mission took place in Colombia, where the local military managed to rescue 15 hostages from the extremist Revolutionary Armed …
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
23. Secrets of the Cold War from 1947 to 1990 with Aden Magee
Episode 23
Today, hear from author and counterintelligence professional Aden Magee. Aden discusses how Cold War espionage began in a relatively friendly manner and evolved into the high stakes stories we know t…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
22. Aerial Experiences in Cold War Reconnaissance with Robert Hopkins III
Episode 22
Today, hear about the real experiences of Cold War pilots from expert Robert Hopkins III. Through a combination of personal experience as an overflight pilot, intense research, and varying interviews…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago