Best SPYCRAFT Podcasts (2025)

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225. How the FBI Caught China's Most Prolific Spy Family with James Gaylord 1:23:42

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Today, Justin welcomes retired FBI supervisory special agent James Gaylord. Jim spent nearly 32 years with the FBI, including six years supervising a counterintelligence squad at the Los Angeles Field Office's Santa Ana Resident Agency. If you're a longtime listener of the podcast, you might remember Jim as one of our earliest guests from episode 1…

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Episode 0023 — From Santa's Sleigh to Shipping Lanes: Supply Chains Under Fire 20:55

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This December, the real story isn’t just what’s under the tree, it’s how it got there. In this episode, Jerry Fowler unpacks the hidden world of global supply chains; the arteries of the modern economy that move everything from Christmas toys to fighter jet components. When droughts, tariffs, or cyberattacks hit those arteries, the shockwaves don’t…

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The Wireless Operator, Part One: The Trouble With Hyman | Historical 53:30

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When Dr David Tuch started investigating his family tree, he found much more than he bargained for. A distant cousin. A sailor. A man who led a life of adventure - and changed the world of crime forever. In Part One of this True Spies story, you'll meet him too - and discover the first steps on a dark, dangerous and fascinating journey. From SPYSCA…

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Season 4 Finale! 17:25

2d ago17:25

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Season 4 is in the bag! Listen for the recap, the preview of next season and my opinion on news and rumours!

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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Character AI, Watch Valley 47:52

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Correspondent Lesley Stahl sits down with political lightning rod Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in her first interview since abruptly announcing her resignation from Congress. Back in Greene’s Georgia district, Stahl talks with the longtime Donald Trump loyalist about her fractured relationship with the president, the state of the America First movem…

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True Spies Classic: The Money Spy | FSB 33:36

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How do you flee your country and join the other side? In this classic episode of True Spies, a former Russian intelligence agent gives Vanessa Kirby a rare masterclass in international tradecraft. Janosh Neumann fled Moscow armed only with his wits, a suitcase and the names of Russia's most influential money launderers, to begin a dangerous journey…

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Bonding with Fashion 23:22

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When you put on a navy blue polo, do you feel like you're in Casino Royale? Glad its not just me.

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224. Secrets, Scandals, and Salvation: Spying for China with Gregg Bergersen 1:24:49

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Today Justin sits down with Gregg Bergersen. Gregg spent 19 years in the Department of Navy's office of Naval Intelligence as an intelligence research specialist. He was then asked to join the Department of Defense as a weapons systems policy analyst at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency in Arlington, Virginia, where he oversaw complex command…

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19. Last Horizon 1:00:07

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The Skeleton Crew fully uncovers Cassius Brightwater's grim secrets. An unexpected encounter gives them an opportunity to do a good deed, as well as learn new pieces of critical intel. Back at the lighthouse hideout, the party discovers a perplexing invitation—then hatches a plan that, in retrospect, might be a little reckless. Roll the Bones is a …

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Polymarket, CRISPR Kids, Lamine Yamal 47:12

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As the popularity of online prediction markets grows, correspondent Anderson Cooper sits down with Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan in his first network television interview. The 27-year-old newly minted billionaire talks about his platform, where users can bet on politics and pop culture, sports and finance, even war and peace, and how all…

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Episode 0022 — Turkey Day, TSA, and Tankers: When Travel Becomes National Security 25:08

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Every Thanksgiving, fifty-five million Americans hit the road, board planes, and pack the rails. But behind the family reunions and airport chaos lies a national stress test. One that quietly measures the resilience of America’s infrastructure. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, Jerry Fowler breaks down how a single week of travel reveals the fragi…

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True Spies Debriefs: Dr Amy Zegart on Entertainment, Policy and AI 37:07

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Dr Amy Zegart works to bridge the divide between the worlds of policy and tech. In this Debrief, True Spies producer Morgan Childs joins Dr. Zegart To hear her thoughts on spy entertainment, espionage in the age of AI, and the future of American intelligence policy. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: J…

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Essential Bond Skills : Language 19:06

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Are you a cunning linguist? I chat about why I think speaking more than one language is important.

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223. A Former Marine Held Hostage in Yemen with Sam Farran 1:58:26

16d ago1:58:26

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Today Justin sits down with Sam Farran. Sam moved to United States from his birth place in Lebanon and joined the US Marine Corps in 1978. He was later trained as an interrogator and worked on orders with the Defense Intelligence Agency and as an at attache officer. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he worked as a civilian contractor all over t…

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The Bus on Route 62, The Last Best Place, The Empty Rooms 47:05

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Correspondent Scott Pelley returns to Ukraine for his 13th report inside the war-torn country since Russia invaded. As President Vladimir Putin’s attacks have hardened into a brutal stalemate, Pelley travels to the city of Sumy, where two ballistic missiles struck four minutes apart on Palm Sunday. One obliterated a crowded city bus on Route 62. Pe…

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The Drunk in Department V | KGB 46:30

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Author and filmmaker Richard Kerbaj tells the story of Oleg Lyalin - the hard-living, womanising KGB officer whose defection changed the course of the Cold War, and shaped the future of intelligence agencies on both sides of the Atlantic. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Max Bo…

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Project Black Dial 19:35

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Ever wonder why I occasionally spam you with deals at Barton Watch bands or other 007 related paraphenelia? It's all in support of Project Black Dial. Listen to the epsiode to get the scoop and use code 007_INTREPID at checkout at bartonbands.com for your discount.

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222. Russian Sabotage: Inside The Wagner Trial with Trevor Barnes 1:20:55

23d ago1:20:55

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Today Justin is joined by repeat gues Trevor Barnes, who writes on national security issues for the London Standard Newspaper and is a former senior reporter for the British Broadcasting Corporation. He is the author of Dead Doubles The Extraordinary Worldwide Hunt for One of the Cold War's Most Notorious Spy Rings. That was the story of the infamo…

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11/16/2025: The President's Pardon, Anthropic, Chess Boxing 47:36

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Correspondent Scott Pelley reports on President Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The pardon came shortly after Binance helped catapult the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm, World Liberty Financial, into international recognition. The firm is a major source of the Trump family’s for…

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The Omega Artifact (Full Book) 2:16:59

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By Blake Northcott and Omar K. Mills

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True Spies - Brief Histories: Spychology 29:15

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From the writing of Sun Tzu to the modern era, spies and spymasters have had insights into the mind that most of us don't. Now it's time to put espionage itself on the analysts' couch. In Brief Histories, the new monthly special from True Spies, series producer Joe Foley is your guide to this secret world - alongside a treasure-trove of stories and…

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Episode 0021 — Chips, Checks, and Chokepoints: Export Controls in Action 16:01

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Export controls don’t end at America’s borders — they travel with the technology. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, host Jerry Fowler breaks down how the U.S. enforces its export control laws overseas through end-user checks — real-world inspections by Commerce Department officials who verify where U.S.-origin tech actually ends up. From high-perf…

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True Spies Classic: The Limping Lady | WW2 43:54

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In this classic episode of True Spies, Vanessa Kirby goes behind enemy lines with Virginia Hall, one of the bravest Allied heroines of WWII. As part of ‘Churchill's Secret Army’, Virginia was sent into occupied France to organize resistance efforts and disrupt Nazi plans ‘by any means necessary’. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets and skills. Featu…

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ThunderBall! with Being James Bond 33:50

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No season of the show is complete without my friend Joe Darlington of the Being James Bond podcast. We take a few moments to talk about Thunderball and its impact today.

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221. Japan's Intelligence Journey in the Modern Era with Dr. Brad Williams 41:47

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Today Justin talks with Dr. Brad Williams. Brad is an associate professor in the Department of Asian and International Studies at the City University of Hong Kong. He has studied, taught and conducted research in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Taiwan, and the United States. He is the author of Resolving the Russo-Japanese Territor…

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11/09/2025: The Family Farm, Collateral Damage, The Indomitable Margaret Atwood 46:54

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American farmers have faced months of uncertainty after China stopped buying soybeans in retaliation for the White House reciprocal tariffs strategy. Correspondent Cecilia Vega interviews farmers from Tennessee and Missouri who are struggling with high costs and low prices for their crops, and who fear they could be the generation to lose the famil…

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18. Bad Housekeeping 1:02:10

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After turning their quarry over to The Queen of Knives, the crew investigates the villa of Cassius Brightwater. Turns out, it's full of surprises—the kind that can suffocate you or dissolve you in acid. Roll the Bones is a Dungeons & Dragons podcast brought to you by a crew that includes writers, actors, game designers, and a college professor. You…

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True Spies Debriefs: David McCloskey On His Life After Espionage 31:55

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True Spies producer Morgan Childs joins former CIA analyst, author and podcast host David McCloskey for a deep dive into his post-Agency career, and what he's learned along the way. David McCloskey's latest novel, The Persian, is out now. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan…

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Off The Rails 29:20

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What happens when you have a great converstation going? Great things. We've got another episode from the derailing of our AVTAK review a few weeks back with The Idiot Bond Fan. Enjoy!

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220. Real Life Narcos: Toppling the Cali Cartel with Chris Feistl 56:53

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Today Justin talks with Chris Feistl. Chris worked for 26 years as a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration. He spent much of his career in Columbia beginning in 1994. Since then, he's been featured in several different documentaries, including the Discovery series Finding Escobar's Millions, plus German Cocaine Cowboy and Narco War…

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President Donald Trump's extended 60 Minutes interview 1:15:19

1M ago1:15:19

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Norah O’Donnell sat down with President Donald J. Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss U.S.-China relations, Venezuela, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration, the National Guard and more. Editor's note: This is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, November 2, 2025. This extended version was condensed for…

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11/02/2025: President Trump, Guinness World Records 47:38

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Correspondent Norah O’Donnell speaks with President Donald J. Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. for an exclusive interview with 60 MINUTES. Nearly one year into his second term, Mr. Trump discusses wide-ranging issues including U.S.-China relations, Venezuela, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration, the National Guard and more. With ove…

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Episode 0020 — From Privacy to National Security: The Bulk Data Crackdown 18:43

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When we first covered the Bulk Data Rule back in Episode 0002 in early 2025, it was still new—a proposal with sweeping implications for data privacy and national security. Now, six months later, it’s real. The Department of Justice’s rule is live, the grace period is over, and October marks the first true enforcement wave. In this update, Jerry Fow…

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The Many Lives of Agent Zo | WW2 1:01:48

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Author Clare Mulley has built her formidable reputation on finding the remarkable stories that have been left out of the history books. This is one of them - the remarkable, heartstopping story of Elzbieta Zawacka, AKA Agent Zo, legend of the Polish resistance. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Fo…

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Intrepid travels : London. 24:45

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This summer i got to travel to London! so we have to make a whole series on travel because I'm not done visiting people or places.

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219. Digital Intelligence, Phishing Scams, and North Korea with Aidan Raney 57:26

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Today Justin sits down with Aidan Raney. Aidan is the founder of Farnsworth Intelligence, a digital intelligence service, which he founded after unmasking a phishing network online which was harvesting credentials from unwitting Facebook users on a massive scale. Aidan is here to discuss his work at the forefront of digital intelligence, and in par…

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10/26/2025: On the Brink, Dr. Attia Will See You Now, The Mentalist 46:52

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Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi travels to Venezuela as the frosty relationship between Washington and Caracas reaches a boiling point. With U.S. warships off the coast, a $50 million bounty for President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, and thousands of Venezuelan troops mobilized, 60 MINUTES gets rare access inside a country bracing for conflict.Alfonsi int…

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True Spies - Brief Histories: Counterintelligence 25:48

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From the lagoon of Venice to revolutionary Russia, counterintelligence has always been an important aspect of statecraft. In Brief Histories, the new monthly special from True Spies, series producer Joe Foley is your guide to this secret world - alongside a treasure-trove of stories and expert knowledge from our archive. From SPYSCAPE, the home of …

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True Spies Classic: The Spy In The Cornfield | FBI 46:40

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In the golden cornfields of rural Iowa, mysterious men are stealing seeds. Corn is big business - and the secret of growing good corn is priceless intellectual property. But is this a simple case of corporate theft, or foreign espionage in a vital strategic battle between nations? Vanessa Kirby joins Special Agent Mark Betten, FBI, on his mission t…

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An Idiot’s View to a Kill 48:07

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Returning the favour and lending his opinions to the podcast is good friend of the show, the man behind The Idiot Podcast and Bonding Events, Mr Elan Ovadia. We talk AVTAK and get slightly de-railed! Enough so there will be a bonus episode coming soon.

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218. Who Was Agent 355? A Revolutionary Spy Story with Peggy Wirgau 30:22

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Today's guest is Peggy Wirgau. Peggy is a graduate of Michigan State University and George Mason University. She's an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers, The Historical Novel Society, and The Colorado Authors League. Her debut novel, The Stars in April, was published in 2021. She's also written for Appleseeds, Insight, Learning thr…

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Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's Extended 60 Minutes Interview 57:43

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After the Israel-Hamas deal was signed earlier this month, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s envoys and the leading brokers of the agreement, sat down with Lesley Stahl to discuss their unconventional deal-driven approach. Editor's note: This is an extended audio version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, …

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10/19/2025: The Dealmakers, Erez Reuveni, Amy Sherald 47:32

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After a historic Middle East peace deal was signed last week, correspondent Lesley Stahl sits down for an exclusive interview with President Trump’s envoys and the leading brokers of the agreement: Jared Kushner, former White House advisor and son-in-law of thepresident, and Steve Witkoff, Middle East envoy under Trump. Kushner and Witkoff discuss …

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Volcar ep44: Into the portal 59:05

2M ago59:05

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In this episode out valliant heroes travel well... into the portal can't you read?!?

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17. The Kidnapping of Cassius Brightwater 1:07:51

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The back half of this episode goes some strange places. The crew visits an underground casino, where they find themselves closer than ever to running into The Witness—but remain a step behind. Then, they put a brazen plan into action to kidnap Lord Cassius Brightwater—one that involves bad disguises, fake pregnancy, snake-oil potion sales, and a Ba…

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Episode 0019 —The Hidden Tech Regulator: How ICTS Shapes What America Can Trust 18:03

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Who decides which technologies Americans can trust? When the U.S. banned Kaspersky antivirus in 2024, the decision didn’t come from Congress, the Pentagon, or even the White House. It came from a small office inside the Commerce Department — the ICTS office. In this episode of Midweek Sitrep, Jerry Fowler breaks down how ICTS went from a little-kno…

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The Conflict Spreads: The American Colonies After Lexington & Concord 56:20

2M ago56:20

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Join author Michael Cecere* for a lecture in our special 250th series. This talk covers important events in 1775 across all of the thirteen colonies, with a special emphasis on the Middle Colonies and New York.This special 250th lecture was recorded as part of Fraunces Tavern Museum's Evening Lecture series on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.*The views…

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True Spies Debriefs: Brett Janis on Economic Intelligence 29:39

2M ago29:39

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This time on the Debrief, Morgan Childs joins former CIA economic analyst Brett Janis to discuss the Agency's role in monitoring global financial trends, Ukraine, and the future of the USA's place at the heart of the world economy. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs…

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SPECTRE, but better. 14:35

2M ago14:35

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Inspired by online chef Joshua Weissman's popular series, I discuss how SPECTRE could be made better with a few simple changes and how they f#$ked up No Time To Die. Love me or hate me folks. Just listen!

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217. Journalists Imprisoned Behind the Iron Curtain with Kati Marton 51:23

2M ago51:23

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This week Justin talks with Kati Marton. Kati is an author, journalist, and correspondent who has worked with National Public Radio and later with ABC News where she was the bureau chief in Germany. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Times of London, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Vanity Fair, and many other publi…