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Russian Spy Chiefs, Ukraine Hit Squads
Feb 24, 202200:38:25Tap to summarizeIn this week’s SpyTalk podcast, Russian intelligence expert Filip Koracevic profiles Vladimir Putin’s spy bosses, and Foreign Policy magazine correspondent Amy MacKinnon talks about Russian plans for Ukraine roundups and assassinations with co-host Jeanne Meserve. I was also on Chicago superstation WGN-TV early this morning talking about the situation in Ukraine. You can watch it here. Get full access to SpyTalk at www.spytalk.co/subscribe
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Disconcerting Developments
Jan 28, 2022Tap to summarizeThe FBI’s explanations for its Jan. 6 failures don't add up, reporter Jason Paladino tells me in this week’s SpyTalk podcast.. And Co-host Jeanne Meserve dives deep into the creepy Metaverse with terrorism researchers at the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center. Enjoy! Get full access to SpyTalk at www.spytalk.co/subscribe
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Military Spies, and Military Subversives
Dec 23, 2021Tap to summarizeGet full access to SpyTalk at www.spytalk.co/subscribe
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Implications for the Kabul Catastrophe
Aug 24, 202100:50:38Tap to summarizeCounterterrorism expert and Georgetown University Professor Bruce Hoffman explains the drastic implications of the Taliban triumph, and journalist Toby Harnden talks about his new book on the first CIA team to enter Afghanistan. Get full access to SpyTalk at www.spytalk.co/subscribe
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Enemies Within and Without
Jul 9, 202100:44:56Tap to summarizeFormer senior CIA officer Doug London talks with Jeff Stein about the present and future intelligence picture in chaotic Afghanistan. And Jeanne Meserve has a fascinating talk with former top DHS intel official and retired Brigadier General Francis X. Taylor about dealing with violent extremists in the military ranks. Get full access to SpyTalk at www.spytalk.co/subscribe
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New: Another Bond, James Bond
Jun 27, 202100:31:11Tap to summarizeYes, there’s a real James Bond, and Jeanne Meserve chatted him up on the curses and blessings of having such a legendary moniker. But first up, historian Audra Wolfe talks with me about the role of American scientists in the Cold War and beyond. Put on your headset and eavesdrop on us! Get full access to SpyTalk at www.spytalk.co/subscribe
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