Podcasts about KGB

Jack Barsky tells the real-life spy story of how he came to America as a Soviet sleeper agent for the KGB, but started enjoying his new life in America so much he dangerously chose to leave his old life behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Barsky tells the real-life spy story of how he came to America as a Soviet sleeper agent for the KGB, but started enjoying his new life in America so much he dangerously chose to leave his old life behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this #throwback tribute, we honor the late Sacha Jenkins. A creative force, cultural curator, and devoted father with a timeless conversation about raising kids in a world that doesn't stand still. The Father Hoods crew gets into the real: from talking to your kids about gender identity and navigating explicit content, to managing blended families and learning through missteps. DJ EFN reflects on how the absence of his own father shaped his approach to parenting today. Manny shares a powerful moment where his son checked him on gender assumptions, and KGB talks through a moment of friction at home sparked by a podcast episode. Sacha brings calm clarity and perspective sharing how he navigated fatherhood while building a legacy, and why a drama-free co-parenting setup is more than just a goal. This one hits different now. Rest in power, Sacha. Your voice still echoes. What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:07:45] Unlearning with Our Children [00:19:55] Breaking the Silence, Building Trust [00:28:35] No Drama, Just Co-Parenting [00:39:25] Parenting Ain't for Perfectionists [00:49:20] Parenting in the Age of Algorithms Why Listen: Where real life meets real talk. The Father Hoods dive into the wins, the mess, and the meaning of being present—droppin' insight with flavor, humor, and that signature Hip Hop energy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We come in peace, weirdos!! But do THEY?!?!!   TW: aliens, psychosis & delusions, death by statue   Welcome to Keep It Weird, the podcast for all things strange and unusual, extra & extraterrestrial, wiry & wooley and everything in between.  Everytime we get together we chat about something WEIRD!!    This week is a wild one so hold onto your butts (cheeks and cigs)    Ashley starts us off with BREAKING NEWS out of Buga Colombia where a strange metallic orb was not only filmed zipping through the sky but also crash landed and was collected by witnesses in the area and turned into our buddy JAIME MAUSSAN and if this is not a hoax it's a BFDY (Big Freaking Deal, Yo)  According to the scientists studying the sphere- it is cold to the touch, it's WEIGHT FLUCTUATES & it's covered in inscriptions and you won't believe what AI has to say about the meaning behind them.   And speaking of AI we have a quick TERRIFYING TECHNOLOGY to counteract how pumped we were to be friends with ChatGPT last time around.  Ashley tells us about a new phenomenon people are calling "ChatGPT Induced Psychosis" wherein users of AI Chat Bots are losing their grip on reality, falling into spiritual rabbit holes, and destroying all the human relationships they have left.   Lauren takes us into a segment we call WHERE IN THE WORLD where we travel to just outside of Hong Kong to a city that used to exist called KOWLOON where over 33,000 residents lived in only 350 buildings covering only .01 miles of space........... HOW?!   Then we finish off with a very special DECLASSIFIED where Ashley takes us through the CIA  DOC_0005517761 - Declassified back in 2000, this report describes a 250 page KGB file that contains photos, drawings and witness testimonies about a run in that soviet soldiers had with a UFO back in 1990 wherein 23 men were TURNED TO STONE.   You heard me.  I told you to hold on to your butts.     Check out some LINKS below if you want to read up about any of today's topics.   FOLLOW US on social media @keepitweirdcast SUBSCRIBE to our channel youtube.com/keepitweirdpodcast JOIN OUR PATREON www.patreon.com/keepitweirdpodcast BUY OUR MERCH www.keepitweirdpodcast.com/merch BUGA BUGA (SPHERE) https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/1klukvi/material_science_engineer_alejandro_fonseca_mar%C3%ADn/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14687737/spherical-UFO-discovered-alien-technology-colombia.html   AI DESTRUCTION BEGINS AT HOME https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ai-spiritual-delusions-destroying-human-relationships-1235330175/ https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1kalae8/chatgpt_induced_psychosis/   STRAY CITY https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/kowloon-walled-city https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/kowloon-walled-city-history   STONE SOLDIERS https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0005517761.pdf https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/declassified-cia-file-claims-aliens-attacked-soviet-soldiers-sparks-buzz-8175002        

My Russia reveals CNN's Jill Dougherty's transformative journey from a Cold War-era obsession with Russia to witnessing firsthand the rise of Vladimir Putin and the unraveling of a nation she grew to love. At the height of the Cold War, as a high school freshman, CNN's Jill Dougherty developed an obsession with Russia. Over the next half-century, she studied in Leningrad, traveled across the Soviet Union, lived in Moscow, and reported on the presidencies of Mikhail Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin, and Vladimir Putin. Jill's life, and Putin's, intersected. They studied at the same Russian university; Jill was named CNN Moscow Bureau Chief just as Putin began his rise to power. She knew he was a former KGB officer, but she also believed he was an economic reformer. As Putin tightened his grip on the media, she changed her mind. In 2022, reporting from Moscow as Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, she was convinced the leader with whom she once had sympathized was a tyrant threatening to destroy a country she had come to love. My Russia charts Russia's evolution through the eyes of an American with rare insight into Russia, its people, and its leaders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

What do the KGB and the former CEO of Cincinnati Children's Hospital have in common? At different times, they’ve each looked to a guy named Eugene Litvak for help. He only said yes to Cincinnati — but he saved that hospital more than a hundred million dollars a year. For the last few decades, Litvak – a Soviet émigré with a PhD in math – has been on a mission: save U.S. hospitals from financial ruin, and improve the lives of doctors, nurses, and patients. He says he has just the formula to do it, lots of prominent experts agree, and he’s documented impressive results so far: Financial savings, fewer hospital-related deaths, lower staff turnover, and shorter wait times. But Litvak and his allies are still struggling to convince more hospital CEOs to try his method. We talk with Litvak about his wild life story and how he found the fix that he says could revolutionize American hospitals. And we speak with experts to determine why more hospitals don’t try it. Here’s a transcript of this episode. Send your stories and questions. Or call 724 ARM-N-LEG. Of course we’d love for you to support this show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the Father Hoods, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB connected with Hip Hop icon Doodlebug from Digable Planets for a real convo that hits on every level. He opens up about raising kids with wide age gaps, stepping up as a father figure, and the life lessons that came from growing up without a dad. From fighting for custody to giving flowers to his wife for holding him down, Doodlebug drops gems on presence, partnership, and figuring it all out as you go. The Dads jumped in with stories of their own, spotlighting how having the right partner can elevate your whole game and why fatherhood isn't a job but a lifestyle. Between parenting talk, Doodlebug gets into his current moves, including linking up with previous guests 80 Empire, and how he keeps all the plates spinning: family, music, and legacy. It's grown-man talk with heart, humor, and real perspective. No fluff. Just life. What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:02:15] Showing Up, No Matter What [00:10:15] Parenting Across the Timeline [00:19:45] No Days Off [00:32:55] Dad Gems from the Bug [00:37:10] What's Next in the Lab? Why Tap In: Real ones talking real life. From the chaos to the comebacks, the Father Hoods crew keeps it raw, relatable, and full of gems. It's grown-man talk with heart, humor, and that Hip Hop edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C'est l'expression préférée de Donald Trump : FAKE NEWS !!Deux mots qui font désormais partie de notre quotidienFAKE NEWS, c'est l'ADN du président américainEn 2016, Donald a fait campagne là-dessus, en dégueulant sur les médias et les journalistesTrump déteste les cartes de presse, il préfère les réseaux sociauxMais attention : Donald est-il VRAIMENT l'homme qui a inventé l'expression FAKE NEWS ??Pour avoir la réponse, il faut écouter ce nouvel épisode, dans lequel on pourra croiser Hillary Clinton, une pizzeria, Jules César, le KGB et Valérie PécressePour en savoir plus, une seule adresse, le podcast FIFTY STATESDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

“People don't need a spreadsheet of reasons to trust you. They don't want another pitch deck. Another promise. Another polished lie. They are waiting for a signal. And what is the most powerful signal: "I see you. I hear you. You matter." Jack Barsky, a former KGB spy, did not learn this in Harvard Business School. He learned it from his tradecraft as a spy. In the Great Conversation, we navigate intention, truth, and trust between the two worlds. And we end with a question about legacy that many of us can learn from.

For the first time, the man the KGB codenamed ‘the Inheritor' tells his story By Shaun Walker. Read by James Faulkner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Né en 1937 à Washington, John Anthony Walker était un officier marinier supérieur spécialiste des communications de l'US Navy, qui espionna pour le compte de l'Union soviétique de 1968 à 1985... aidé en cela par des membres de sa famille. Le préjudice porté aux Etats-Unis fut considérable.Après le divorce, John prend sa retraite militaire. Depuis quatre ans, il ne fait que rencontrer des difficultés logistiques pour transmettre ses documents au KGB. Sa carrière, autrefois brillante à bord du Niagara Falls et au quartier général de la Force Amphibie Atlantique, est devenue un poids, avec des procédures de sécurité toujours plus contraignantes.

Yet another UFO photo is making the rounds, this time courtesy of Lue Elizondo, who received the image form a private pilot. The picture shows what appears to be a large UFO hovering over a field with a large shadow of the craft below. It didn't take long, however, for the image to be all but officially proven as not just a fake but instead a real picture of nothing more than an irrigation circle in the middle of Colorado. In fact, the location has now been marked on google maps as Lue's UAP. In defense of the image, Lue said he shared the evidence from a private pilot, who gave an estimate of the supposed object - 600-1,000 feet wide - before doing any vetting whatsoever: “the photo had NOT YET been vetted.” So why share it? Lue says to bring attention to the need for pilots to have a reporting mechanism for real case of UFO contact. So why not just say that from the start? While evidence of this sort is commonplace, and even defended by cult-UFO enthusiasts, there is a mountain of actual evidence from various militaries, governments, and civilians around the world that are unknown except to the most detailed UFO historian. The Calvine UFO photo is a great example of this. Maybe even a CIA report on a KGB report about a UFO incident resulting in soldiers turning to stone. If real, it's beyond imagination, if fake, it proves what lengths people once went through to hoax. Not anymore. Now all you need is profound ignorance, a willingness to believe anything, and a few con men in the middle to promote it with government approval. This drives many to say, “I actually don't want to believe anymore.” Perhaps that was the real goal all along. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

“A lot of times guys get stuck in the ego trap and they do stuff that actually feels good but doesn't move the needle on anything.”A lot of men today feel stuck—and it's not because they're lazy. It's because they've been told to play small, avoid risk, and keep the peace at all costs. But real success as a man comes from stepping up, not shrinking down. This episode is all about getting back to that core: having purpose, showing up fully, and doing the work that actually matters.Marc shares what he's learned from working with high-level entrepreneurs and leaders, and what it really takes to feel proud of the man you see in the mirror. From discipline and habits to health, mindset, and how you treat others—it's all connected. He doesn't sugarcoat anything, but what he says makes a lot of sense.Marc Von Musser has been in the trenches with some of the biggest names in personal development. He's coached thousands, helped drive billions in business growth, and knows firsthand what separates guys who thrive from guys who stall out.https://www.marcvonmusser.com/Learn more & connect: David Goggins – Can't Hurt Me (mentioned through story, not title)https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287 Watch the interview with KGB defector Yuri Bezmenov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX3EZCVj2XA House of David (TV series) – Season 1, Episode 8 recommended Admiral William H. McRaven – Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the Worldhttps://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Bed-Little-Things/dp/1455570249You're invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

Roberto Villar nos trae la biografía no autorizada de Vladimir Putin: ex agente de la KGB, abogado y figura central de la política rusa desde finales de los 90. Su ascenso al poder, su estrategia de construcción de imagen y las polémicas que le rodean.

Depuis plus d'un quart de siècle, Vladimir Vladimirovitch Poutine dirige la Russie d'une main de fer. Fascinant pour les uns, effrayant pour les autres, l'ancien patron du KGB, devenu le FSB, les services secrets russes, est aujourd'hui l'homme qui fait trembler l'Europe et qui contribue à redéfinir l'ordre mondial. A la tête du plus grand pays du monde, il a projeté la Russie sous les regards des opinions publiques mondiales depuis le 24 février 2022 jour où l'armée russe a envahi le territoire ukrainien, provoquant l'une des plus graves crises de l'histoire récente du continent européen. Tout a été dit, écrit, filmé et documenté sur la vie de cet ancien espion devenu Président. Mais c'est bien un État, la Russie, cet empire multinational qui survivra à Vladimir Poutine qu'il faut en réalité comprendre. Un État et peut être aussi et surtout un peuple. Pour comprendre la Russie de Vladimir Poutine, je reçois aujourd'hui un spécialiste des institutions politiques, enseignant de culture générale à la prépa ISP : Samir Hammal.

This week on Father Hoods, Manny Digital and KGB hold it down with the realest convo about what's really going on in their fatherhood worlds. Manny breaks down the rollercoaster of college aid drama, how his daughter didn't qualify for financial help but still came out on top with a solid merit award! They tap into the power of positive mindset, choosing abundance over fear, and the growth that comes from leaning into discomfort. KGB opens up about his son wrapping up 6th grade, finding his crew, and the shift in mindset that comes with leveling up. The Dads also reflect on how community looks different now compared to the past, why their kids aren't too hyped about having friends over, and what's on deck for summer—including KGB's plan to put his son on game with building financial smarts early. What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:00:45] When the System says No but the Hustle says Yes [00:07:10] Choosing Mindset Over Scarcity [00:13:00] New School, New Squad, New Mindset [00:19:40] Summer Break, Learning Stocks Why Hit Play: Fatherhood's got highs, lows, and lessons in between. The Father Hoods break it down with real stories, loved experiences, and just the right dose of humor to keep you nodding along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 8, Episode 3 | In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Suzanne Spaulding, a Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she founded the Defending Democratic Institutions Project. With a career that spans critical roles across the intelligence and national security landscape—including Legal Advisor at the CIA's Nonproliferation Center, Chief Counsel to both the Senate and House Intelligence Committees, Executive Director of major Congressional Commissions, and member of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission—Suzanne brings a wealth of insight, wit, and candid reflection.She shares stories from a life spent at the intersection of law, policy, and global security, including unforgettable moments like meeting Gaddafi, leading bipartisan efforts in Congress, and, yes, doing the hokey pokey and singing kumbaya with the KGB. Importantly, we talk about the next generation—how efforts like Girl Security are helping to inspire and prepare young women to lead in national security and public service. It's a conversation that's as thought-provoking as it is delightfully unexpected.Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, stories, and a few good laughs.

In this eye-opening episode, Jim Wallis and Robert P. Jones dive deep into the latest poll data revealing President Trump's unprecedented negative approval ratings within his first 100 days back in office. Discover how Trump ranks as the most unpopular president since World War II at this stage, with a majority of Americans-including 55% of independents-viewing him as a dangerous dictator whose power must be limited to protect American democracy. The discussion also highlights the sharp racial and religious divides in Trump's support, with White Evangelical Protestants largely backing him, while Christians of Color and other faith groups overwhelmingly reject his leadership. Tune in for a compelling analysis of what these numbers mean for America's political and moral future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Turnbull has spent thirty five years as a geopolitical communications strategist, working behind the scenes to shape some of the most consequential political moments of modern times. It's a career that's taken him from the American invasion of Iraq to the final days of apartheid South Africa — from the inner sanctum of a leading KGB defector to the cockpit of Cambridge Analytica.In this episode, he reflects generously on his terminal cancer diagnosis and how as a self-proclaimed "incurable optimist" he remains fiercely upbeat about his life and how he continues to lead it, with purpose, resilience and courage. Here is Mark's Crisis Compass.Host: Andy Coulson CWC team: Jane Sankey, Hana Walker-Brown, Bill GriffinWith special thanks to Ioana Barbu and the brilliant people at Global For all PR and guest approaches please contact – podcast@coulsonpartners.com

Shaun Walker, The Illegals (Knopf, 2025) is the definitive history of Russia's most secret spy program, from the earliest days of the Soviet Union to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and a revelatory examination of how that hidden history shaped both Russia and the West.More than a century ago, the new Bolshevik government began sending Soviet citizens abroad as deep-cover spies, training them to pose as foreign aristocrats, merchants, and students. Over time, this grew into the most ambitious espionage program in history. Many intelligence agencies use undercover operatives, but the KGB was the only one to go to such lengths, spending years training its spies in language and etiquette, and sending them abroad on missions that could last for decades. These spies were known as “illegals.” During the Second World War, illegals were dispatched behind enemy lines to assassinate high-ranking Nazis. Later, in the Cold War, they were sent to assimilate and lie low as sleepers in the West. The greatest among them performed remarkable feats, while many others failed in their missions or cracked under the strain of living a double life.Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews, as well as archival research in more than a dozen countries, Shaun Walker brings this history to life in a page-turning tour de force that takes us into the heart of the KGB's most secretive program. A riveting spy drama peopled with richly drawn characters, The Illegals also uncovers a hidden thread in the story of Russia itself. As Putin extols Soviet achievements and the KGB's espionage prowess, and Moscow continues to infiltrate illegals across the globe, this timely narrative shines new light on the long arc of the Soviet experiment, its messy aftermath, and its influence on our world at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In this eerie and entertaining episode of Mythlok, host Nitten Nair takes you on a joyride through the twisted tale of the Black Volga — a Soviet-era urban legend that blends cold war paranoia, creepy disappearances, and a limousine that may or may not be driven by Satan himself.From the streets of Warsaw to the alleys of Kiev, sightings of a mysterious black limousine sparked fear across generations. Was it a KGB deathmobile? A bloodthirsty nun-mobile? Or just the devil's Uber? We explore real-life incidents, bizarre eyewitness accounts, and wild theories that made the Black Volga a symbol of ultimate doom on four wheels.Packed with dark humor, spine-tingling storytelling, and just the right amount of "what if?", this episode will make you think twice before hitching a ride — especially if the car is shiny, black, and comes with complimentary curtains.Hit play, buckle up, and remember — some legends don't need monsters. Just a full tank and no license plate.

Shaun Walker, The Illegals (Knopf, 2025) is the definitive history of Russia's most secret spy program, from the earliest days of the Soviet Union to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and a revelatory examination of how that hidden history shaped both Russia and the West.More than a century ago, the new Bolshevik government began sending Soviet citizens abroad as deep-cover spies, training them to pose as foreign aristocrats, merchants, and students. Over time, this grew into the most ambitious espionage program in history. Many intelligence agencies use undercover operatives, but the KGB was the only one to go to such lengths, spending years training its spies in language and etiquette, and sending them abroad on missions that could last for decades. These spies were known as “illegals.” During the Second World War, illegals were dispatched behind enemy lines to assassinate high-ranking Nazis. Later, in the Cold War, they were sent to assimilate and lie low as sleepers in the West. The greatest among them performed remarkable feats, while many others failed in their missions or cracked under the strain of living a double life.Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews, as well as archival research in more than a dozen countries, Shaun Walker brings this history to life in a page-turning tour de force that takes us into the heart of the KGB's most secretive program. A riveting spy drama peopled with richly drawn characters, The Illegals also uncovers a hidden thread in the story of Russia itself. As Putin extols Soviet achievements and the KGB's espionage prowess, and Moscow continues to infiltrate illegals across the globe, this timely narrative shines new light on the long arc of the Soviet experiment, its messy aftermath, and its influence on our world at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

  Part I - "Stone/DiEugenio Interview by Katie Halper". View here. "The Nothingburgers? Nope". Read Here. Jim's latest book "The JFK Assassination Chokeholds: That Prove There Was A Conspiracy" - Find here. National Archives - JFK Files - Read here. Jim recommends "The Man Who Knew Too Much" by Dick Russell. Purchase Book Here Despite new information about Oswald in the recently released JFK files, mainstream media says "nothing new". In the files there is more info about Oswald's 201 file, Mexico City, Helsinki, Castro etc.. When Oswald was released from the Marines it was from a "hardship discharge", using Marguerite's injuries as an excuse. Typically it takes a few months for the marines to investigate hardship claims but Lee's was approved with in just 11 days. When Lee left the Marines, it was 9 months earlier than when he was scheduled to be released. Rosaleen Quinn who dated Oswald while he was in California recalled Lee was more fluent in Russian than she was. After being discharged, Oswald was only in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for 72 hours before heading to New Orleans. Oswald leaves from New Orleans to France, using the same travel agency as the International Trade Mart. Coincidence? Why was Oswald going to Helsinki important? Was it because Helsinki processed visas within 48 hours? After travelling on a freighter to Europe, Oswald goes to Helsinki & stayed at the Hotel Torni. How did Oswald afford this? Oswald participated in a planned, fake defection program. Without government assistance, how would he afford a 4 star hotel? The Warren Commission avoided going into the intricate details of Oswald's movements and activity in Helsinki. WC investigator David Slawson was definitely curious about Oswald's trip to Helsinki. The CIA and FBI were the main sources of information for the Warren Commission. In 1963-1964, early investigators such as Mark Lane & Joachim Joesten who suspected CIA and government involvement. CIA 1971 memo - appears to have been debate in the CIA whether Kostikov was ever involved in Dept 13. Have you read the Lopez Report? Read here. If Oswald was in Mexico City, why isn't there any photographs or video of Oswald going into the different embassies? Why has the CIA never been able to produce a tape of Oswald's voice? On the Nov 22nd the CIA sent a tape of what they said was Oswald's voice to the FBI interrogating Oswald in Dallas. David Atlee Phillips put out a cover story - all of the Oswald tapes had been destroyed. The Lopez report contradicts this. Dan Hardway and Edwin Lopez wrote up bills of indictment for both Phillips and Anne Goodpasture Anne Goodpasture was Winston Scott's exec assistant. Pulse camera outside of the Cuban Embassy, activated by the door of the Cuban consulate opening & closing. Such a sensitive camera, yet no photos of Oswald? David Phillips claimed the camera was "out that day". The CIA did not want this information included in the volumes of the HSCA investigation. Was the whole Mexico City event a charade? Was the story about Kostikov the capper on the charade with Oswald? Was Oswald working with Kostikov and at the direction of the KGB? The KGB may have hired Richard Case Nagell to find out who was behind the pending plot to kill JFK. Jim recommends watching the 2014 AARC interview with Dan Hardway & Edwin 'Eddie' Lopez. Watch here. Hardway and Lopez worked out of CIA headquarters reviewing files and information until Joannides complicated matters. After Joannides got involved in hampering the investigation, files would be slow and redacted. The HSCA was shut down at the end of 1978 and decreased to a skeleton crew prior to publishing. What wasn't released in the HSCA volumes, was to be classified until 2029. Oliver Stone's "JFK" changed all of that. Part Two - Jeffery Meek In April 3rd, a lawsuit filed by the Nix family against the Sixth...

Shaun Walker, The Illegals (Knopf, 2025) is the definitive history of Russia's most secret spy program, from the earliest days of the Soviet Union to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and a revelatory examination of how that hidden history shaped both Russia and the West.More than a century ago, the new Bolshevik government began sending Soviet citizens abroad as deep-cover spies, training them to pose as foreign aristocrats, merchants, and students. Over time, this grew into the most ambitious espionage program in history. Many intelligence agencies use undercover operatives, but the KGB was the only one to go to such lengths, spending years training its spies in language and etiquette, and sending them abroad on missions that could last for decades. These spies were known as “illegals.” During the Second World War, illegals were dispatched behind enemy lines to assassinate high-ranking Nazis. Later, in the Cold War, they were sent to assimilate and lie low as sleepers in the West. The greatest among them performed remarkable feats, while many others failed in their missions or cracked under the strain of living a double life.Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews, as well as archival research in more than a dozen countries, Shaun Walker brings this history to life in a page-turning tour de force that takes us into the heart of the KGB's most secretive program. A riveting spy drama peopled with richly drawn characters, The Illegals also uncovers a hidden thread in the story of Russia itself. As Putin extols Soviet achievements and the KGB's espionage prowess, and Moscow continues to infiltrate illegals across the globe, this timely narrative shines new light on the long arc of the Soviet experiment, its messy aftermath, and its influence on our world at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Back with a banger! This week, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB link up with the powerhouse production duo—Adrian and Lucas Rezza of 80 Empire—for a real one about fatherhood, family, and finding balance in the chaos. From navigating life as biracial families to raising kids who aren't afraid to critique their music, these siblings keep it a buck. They break down how they prioritized fatherhood over the music industry and why that choice paid off in the long run. Manny opens up about sending his eldest to college, sparking a convo about sacrifice, legacy, and the deep appreciation they all share for the hustle of their own parents and ancestors. The episode also dives into the realest parts of parenting as well as having that uncomfortable but necessary convos around drugs, sex, and peer pressure as the kids get older. Of course, it wouldn't be Father Hoods without a little music talk! The crew swaps stories about their kids' music tastes, and Lucas & Adrian spill details on working with Doodlebug on their album: A Galactic Love Supreme. What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:01:20] Blended and Bold [00:07:05] When College Hits You Hard [00:14:07] Having Kids in your 30s [00:23:00] Lessons from the OGs [00:29:35] 80 Empire x Doodlebug  [00:35:20] Fatherhood Gems Why Listen: Fatherhood a wild ride, but the Father Hoods got the stories, lessons, and real-life gems to help you steer through it. No fluff. Just facts, laughs, and insight you can feel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaun Walker, The Illegals (Knopf, 2025) is the definitive history of Russia's most secret spy program, from the earliest days of the Soviet Union to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and a revelatory examination of how that hidden history shaped both Russia and the West.More than a century ago, the new Bolshevik government began sending Soviet citizens abroad as deep-cover spies, training them to pose as foreign aristocrats, merchants, and students. Over time, this grew into the most ambitious espionage program in history. Many intelligence agencies use undercover operatives, but the KGB was the only one to go to such lengths, spending years training its spies in language and etiquette, and sending them abroad on missions that could last for decades. These spies were known as “illegals.” During the Second World War, illegals were dispatched behind enemy lines to assassinate high-ranking Nazis. Later, in the Cold War, they were sent to assimilate and lie low as sleepers in the West. The greatest among them performed remarkable feats, while many others failed in their missions or cracked under the strain of living a double life.Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews, as well as archival research in more than a dozen countries, Shaun Walker brings this history to life in a page-turning tour de force that takes us into the heart of the KGB's most secretive program. A riveting spy drama peopled with richly drawn characters, The Illegals also uncovers a hidden thread in the story of Russia itself. As Putin extols Soviet achievements and the KGB's espionage prowess, and Moscow continues to infiltrate illegals across the globe, this timely narrative shines new light on the long arc of the Soviet experiment, its messy aftermath, and its influence on our world at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Shaun Walker, The Illegals (Knopf, 2025) is the definitive history of Russia's most secret spy program, from the earliest days of the Soviet Union to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and a revelatory examination of how that hidden history shaped both Russia and the West.More than a century ago, the new Bolshevik government began sending Soviet citizens abroad as deep-cover spies, training them to pose as foreign aristocrats, merchants, and students. Over time, this grew into the most ambitious espionage program in history. Many intelligence agencies use undercover operatives, but the KGB was the only one to go to such lengths, spending years training its spies in language and etiquette, and sending them abroad on missions that could last for decades. These spies were known as “illegals.” During the Second World War, illegals were dispatched behind enemy lines to assassinate high-ranking Nazis. Later, in the Cold War, they were sent to assimilate and lie low as sleepers in the West. The greatest among them performed remarkable feats, while many others failed in their missions or cracked under the strain of living a double life.Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews, as well as archival research in more than a dozen countries, Shaun Walker brings this history to life in a page-turning tour de force that takes us into the heart of the KGB's most secretive program. A riveting spy drama peopled with richly drawn characters, The Illegals also uncovers a hidden thread in the story of Russia itself. As Putin extols Soviet achievements and the KGB's espionage prowess, and Moscow continues to infiltrate illegals across the globe, this timely narrative shines new light on the long arc of the Soviet experiment, its messy aftermath, and its influence on our world at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

Shaun Walker, The Illegals (Knopf, 2025) is the definitive history of Russia's most secret spy program, from the earliest days of the Soviet Union to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and a revelatory examination of how that hidden history shaped both Russia and the West.More than a century ago, the new Bolshevik government began sending Soviet citizens abroad as deep-cover spies, training them to pose as foreign aristocrats, merchants, and students. Over time, this grew into the most ambitious espionage program in history. Many intelligence agencies use undercover operatives, but the KGB was the only one to go to such lengths, spending years training its spies in language and etiquette, and sending them abroad on missions that could last for decades. These spies were known as “illegals.” During the Second World War, illegals were dispatched behind enemy lines to assassinate high-ranking Nazis. Later, in the Cold War, they were sent to assimilate and lie low as sleepers in the West. The greatest among them performed remarkable feats, while many others failed in their missions or cracked under the strain of living a double life.Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews, as well as archival research in more than a dozen countries, Shaun Walker brings this history to life in a page-turning tour de force that takes us into the heart of the KGB's most secretive program. A riveting spy drama peopled with richly drawn characters, The Illegals also uncovers a hidden thread in the story of Russia itself. As Putin extols Soviet achievements and the KGB's espionage prowess, and Moscow continues to infiltrate illegals across the globe, this timely narrative shines new light on the long arc of the Soviet experiment, its messy aftermath, and its influence on our world at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

fWotD Episode 2916: Portland spy ring Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 29 April 2025, is Portland spy ring.The Portland spy ring was an espionage group active in the UK between 1953 and 1961. It comprised five people who obtained classified research documents from the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment (AUWE) on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, and passed them to the Soviet Union.Two of the group's members, Harry Houghton and Ethel Gee, were British. They worked at the AUWE and had access to the areas where the research was stored. After they obtained the information it was passed to their handler, Konon Molody—who was acting under the name Gordon Lonsdale. He was a KGB agent acting in the UK under a Canadian passport. Lonsdale would pass the documents in microdot format to Lona and Morris Cohen, two American communists who had moved to the UK using New Zealand passports in the names Helen and Peter Kroger. The Krogers would get the information to Moscow, often by using the cover of an antiquarian book dealer.The ring was exposed in 1960 following a tip-off from the Polish spy Michael Goleniewski about a mole in the Admiralty. The information he supplied was enough to identify Houghton. Surveillance by MI5—the UK's domestic counter-intelligence service—established the connection between Houghton and Gee, and then between them and Lonsdale and finally the Krogers. All five were arrested in January 1961 and put on trial that March. Sentences for the group ranged from fifteen years (for Houghton and Gee) to twenty years (for the Krogers) to twenty-five years (for Lonsdale).Lonsdale was released in 1964 in a spy swap for the British businessman Greville Wynne. The Krogers were exchanged in October 1969 as part of a swap with Gerald Brooke, a British national held on largely falsified claims. The last to be freed were Houghton and Gee, who were given early release in May 1970.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:22 UTC on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Portland spy ring on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

Mark Turnbull has spent thirty-five years as a geopolitical communications strategist, working behind the scenes to shape some of the most consequential political moments of modern times. It's a career that's taken him from the American invasion of Iraq to the final days of apartheid South Africa — from the inner sanctum of a leading KGB defector to the cockpit of Cambridge Analytica.In this episode, Mark talks about the physical dangers and reputational risks of his trade — and the pressure it put on his family. From being ambushed by insurgents in Baghdad and battling Somali warlords, to taking on Putin's propaganda machine and the sting operation that would bring down Trump campaign agency Cambridge Analytica. Along the way, it cast him as a poster boy for data theft and dirty tricks.He reveals the chilling moment when Alexander Litvinenko warned him about the KGB's preferred method of assassination and lifts the lid on the Cambridge Analytica sting operation that made global headlines—explaining how it unfolded, what the media got wrong, and the cost to his professional and personal life. Finally, he reflects generously on his terminal cancer diagnosis and how as a self-proclaimed "incurable optimist" he remains fiercely upbeat about his life and how he continues to lead it, with purpose, resilience and courage.Host: Andy Coulson CWC team: Jane Sankey, Hana Walker-Brown, Bill GriffinWith special thanks to Ioana Barbu and the brilliant people at Global For all PR and guest approaches please contact – podcast@coulsonpartners.com

„Laisvės anatomija“. Scenarijaus autorė ir režisierė Vida Mikšytė. Spektaklyje panaudota Lietuvos gyventojų genocido ir rezistencijos tyrimo centro dokumentinė medžiaga: Dainavos apygardos partizano Liongino Baliukevičiaus-Dzūko dienotaštis ir KGB archyvo Vilniuje operatyvinė byla „Kanibalai”. Garso režisierė Sonata Barčytė-Jadevičienė. Vaidina Ramūnas Abukevičius, Vidmantas Fijalkauskas, Vytautas Anužis, Andrius Gaučas. 2016m.

Jack reads for the Taylor Lorenz audiobook. Brian went on a tornado and flood adventure in rural Dixie. Slugburgers. Jack Junior is an umpire and needs tips. Jack reads for the Lauren Sanchez audiobook. Brian interned for the KGB and was paid in prostitutes. Jack reads for the Body Works School Textbook. qmpodcast.com

It was 1985, the so-called “Year of the Spy”. The CIA had been losing Soviet assets left and right; the first loss seemed like bad luck, but four in a row? That wasn't a coincidence— it was a deadly leak. And just as the Agency was scrambling to find answers, across the world, a KGB colonel named Vitaly Yurchenko walked into the American embassy in Rome and volunteered his services in exchange for immediate exfiltration to the United States.At the time, Yurchenko was the highest-ranked KGB officer ever to defect to America, and the Agency felt it had hit the jackpot. Instead, his defection would go on to become one of the most dizzying, high-stakes espionage debacles of the last century. Although many of his bombshell revelations were bonafide, a doubt soon began haunting the intelligence community: Was Vitaly Yurchenko telling the whole truth? And if not... What had he been sent to hide?Listen Now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

It was 1985, the so-called “Year of the Spy”. The CIA had been losing Soviet assets left and right; the first loss seemed like bad luck, but four in a row? That wasn't a coincidence— it was a deadly leak. And just as the Agency was scrambling to find answers, across the world, a KGB colonel named Vitaly Yurchenko walked into the American embassy in Rome and volunteered his services in exchange for immediate exfiltration to the United States.At the time, Yurchenko was the highest-ranked KGB officer ever to defect to America, and the Agency felt it had hit the jackpot. Instead, his defection would go on to become one of the most dizzying, high-stakes espionage debacles of the last century. Although many of his bombshell revelations were bonafide, a doubt soon began haunting the intelligence community: Was Vitaly Yurchenko telling the whole truth? And if not... What had he been sent to hide?Listen Now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

En la primera parte del programa hablaremos de la actualidad. La primera noticia del programa será la misma que en todos los medios de noticias: el fallecimiento del papa Francisco. La segunda noticia la dedicaremos al 82º aniversario del levantamiento del gueto de Varsovia. En la noticia de ciencia, discutiremos un estudio que informa de actividad biológica en un planeta lejano. Y concluiremos la primera parte del programa con una discusión de la nueva actitud respecto a los cambios de apellido entre las mujeres británicas de entre 18 y 34 años de edad. Solo aproximadamente un tercio de ellas planea adoptar el apellido de su marido al casarse. La segunda parte del programa incluye dos diálogos, ambos dedicados a la gramática y la cultura españolas. El primer diálogo tendrá multitud de ejemplos del tema de gramática de hoy, Prepositions of Time. Y el segundo diálogo estará dedicado a una nueva expresión española, Ser un todoterreno. El papa Francisco deja un legado de compasión, apertura e inclusividad Los narcisos simbolizan la resiliencia y el recuerdo del levantamiento del gueto de Varsovia La comunidad científica debate informes de actividad biológica en un planeta lejano Las jóvenes británicas cada vez se decantan más por mantener su apellido tras casarse Horarios de los españoles África de las Heras, la espía española de la KGB

It was 1985, the so-called “Year of the Spy”. The CIA had been losing Soviet assets left and right; the first loss seemed like bad luck, but four in a row? That wasn't a coincidence— it was a deadly leak. And just as the Agency was scrambling to find answers, across the world, a KGB colonel named Vitaly Yurchenko walked into the American embassy in Rome and volunteered his services in exchange for immediate exfiltration to the United States.At the time, Yurchenko was the highest-ranked KGB officer ever to defect to America, and the Agency felt it had hit the jackpot. Instead, his defection would go on to become one of the most dizzying, high-stakes espionage debacles of the last century. Although many of his bombshell revelations were bonafide, a doubt soon began haunting the intelligence community: Was Vitaly Yurchenko telling the whole truth? And if not... What had he been sent to hide?Listen Now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

ANCHISES, Part 2. Gabe must tread carefully through a minefield of danger as CIA, KGB, Ice, and Flame influences impinge on the delicate mission. The Witch Who Came in from The Cold is a Realm production created by Max Gladstone and Lindsey Smith, and written by Max Gladstone, Lindsey Smith, Cassandra Rose Clarke, Michael Swanwick, Ian Tregillis, and Fran Wilde. Listen away. Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Realm shows? Join our Discord. Visit our merch store: realm.fm/merch Find and support our sponsors at: www.realm.fm/w/partners

This week on Father Hoods, DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and #KGB are throwing it back with a special guest who's been putting in major work for the youth: Bervin Harris, co-founder of the Renaissance Youth Center. Mr. Harris shares how his work has impacted thousands of young lives, and how that same passion fuels his role as a father. He opens up about navigating divorce, fighting for custody, and showing up as the more present and consistent parent. Beyond his own kids, Bervin drops gems on being a father figure to a whole community—building trust, setting discipline, and carving out intentional 1-on-1 time for real conversations that matter. It's in those personal moments where the deepest connections are built, and Bervin makes it clear: every kid needs to feel seen, heard, and valued. What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:01:00] Changing Lives Through Purpose [00:10:30] Parenting Past the Pain [00:20:20] More Than A Dad [00:30:15] Discipline Meets Empathy Why Lock In: Fatherhood doesn't come with a playbook, but the Father Hoods crew keeps it raw with real stories, smart gems, and game you can use. Tap in and ride along! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TopicsAvatar Program run out of Eglin Air Force Base - JP Update 45In a new interview Steven Greer shows why he  is still head and shoulders above any other researcher when it comes to the operations of the Deep State regarding UFOsUS Space Force will be prioritizing alliances between the US and allied nations when it comes to collective defense in space and exploration, etc.KGB report on soldiers being turned into limestone blocks sounds preposterous until one thinks of Sodom and GomorrahLt Gen Steven Kwast was informed about some of the advanced tech the US and China possess, especially China's secret space NavyI recently returned from a second hospital stay where I spent five days being tested and evaluated.Interested to see how the House Oversight Committee compels 20 read-in officials who undoubtedly have signed NDAs to spill the beans on classified UFO programs.Interview with Congressman Eric Burlison describes the bureaucratic hurdles that had to be overcome in gaining approval for David Grusch to become a senior advisor in his officeRoundtable discussion about the upcoming GSIC conference in Eastbourne, England on May 10-11.Well researched and thoughtful presentation by Jesse Michels of the role of Henry Kissinger in managing the UFO issue.A Cambridge University-led team of scientists have discovered biosignatures in the atmosphere of a planet in the Leo constellation.

Jill Dougherty spent decades covering global affairs — including time as CNN's Moscow Bureau Chief. She's now  telling her story in a new book: "My Russia: What I Saw Inside the Kremlin"Jill talks:-Why it is so personal "My Russia" is because she went to school there-What was it like walking the halls of the Kremlin -What is something Americans don't understand about Russians-Should we trust Putin "NO! ... Putin is former KGB...He is a person who tries to, let's say, manipulate the situation to be the best for HIM"-How does Putin use the media to obtain his goals     To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

Declassified CIA KGB File: Aliens CRUSHED the Soviet Army..!! Uncover the shocking truth behind the declassified KGB files! In this video, we dive deep into a 1989 UFO incident in Siberia where aliens allegedly turned 23 Soviet soldiers to stone, as revealed by a CIA document. Did the USSR army really face an extraterrestrial attack? What secrets did the KGB hide? Join us as we explore this mysterious event, the petrified soldiers, and the conspiracy theories surrounding it.Join Cristina Gomez as we dive deep into the UFO Russian mysteries. 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - The KGB File 15:38 - Nuclear Missile Incident23:12 - Height 611/Dalnegorsk UFO Crash29:01 - Kapustin Yar Incidents36:35 - Live Comments40:11 - Outro and Credits To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link -   http://youtu.be/usYnBCeDf7cVisit my website with International UFO News, Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links -www.ufonews.co❤️ EXCLUSIVE FREE MERCH INCLUDED & BEHIND-THE-SCENES ONLY FOR MY SUPPORTERS ON PATREON ➔ https://www.patreon.com/paradigm_shifts/membership Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.

In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau and Angela are joined by Derek Richards, filling in for 1/4 Black Garrett. They break down a wild CIA report revealing a Cold War-era encounter where Soviet troops allegedly fired on a UFO — only to be turned to stone by a blinding alien explosion. The KGB file details five humanoids emerging from a downed saucer, merging into a sphere of light, and vaporizing 23 soldiers, leaving only two survivors in the shade. From there, the chaos snowballs: WNBA salaries, MS-13 welfare checks, and Coachella absurdity. Funeral mishaps, casket scams, Detroit gun salutes, and Scooby-Doo logic all make the cut. The crew explores why some women date killers, forgotten sitcom characters, and alien probing theories. It somehow keeps escalating — into purple drink nostalgia, freezer pops, alcoholic freezies, and party nights. Add in a few Beatles lyrics reinterpreted through a very different lens, and it somehow all fits.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Father Hoods, the Dads are dropping gems left and right! DJ EFN kicks it off with his son's first lost tooth and the “Tooth Fairy Prime delivery” that followed, plus big sis's unexpected reaction that hit all the feels. Manny shares a wild moment of several family members in his house finding hidden hundred dollar bills and everyone claimed it wasn't them  Young Digital, Manny's son, gets hisn entrepreneurial hustle on, thinking about starting a businessbuilding his own YouTube channel.

In this powerhouse installment of The Book of Trump, Ghost and Burning Bright kick off a sweeping, cinematic deep-dive into Vladimir Putin's rise from KGB officer to sovereign statesman, and how that trajectory parallels the Trump story in ways the globalist media would rather you never realize. Drawing heavily from Burning Bright's pivotal “Righteous Russia” essay series, the duo decodes Putin's war on oligarchs, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the chaotic aluminum wars, and the true geopolitical intent behind the Ukraine conflict. Along the way, they expose the Western narrative machine, from Soros-funded subversion to the propaganda-laden assassination of opposition figures. Ghost lays out the oligarch power struggle with historic receipts, while BB connects the dots between Putin, Trump, Xi, and the formation of a multipolar sovereign alliance that aims to overthrow the old order. If you want to understand the real 4D chess behind today's global tensions...this chapter is essential.

In 2010, two decades after the Cold War had ended, ten Russian spies were arrested in America, having hidden their true identities from their friends, neighbours and even their children. They were part of a spy programme that had begun nearly a century earlier, when the revolutionary Bolshevik government began sending Soviet citizens abroad to pose as foreign aristocrats, merchants and students. These deep-cover missions - some remarkable feats of espionage, others high-profile failures - could last for decades. Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews, as well as newly discovered archival material, Shaun Walker brings this history to life in The Illegals: Russia's Most Audacious Spies and the Plot to Infiltrate the West, a page-turning tour de force that goes to the heart of what became the most ambitious espionage programme in history. Book giveaway https://coldwarconversations.com/giveaway1/ Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode397/ Related episodes Portland Spy Ring Part 1 https://pod.fo/e/292bd Portland Spy Ring Part 2 https://pod.fo/e/4471e The Bridge of Spies spy https://pod.fo/e/15f244 Discovering your husband is a KGB spy https://pod.fo/e/17a1c4 I was a deep cover KGB spy Part 1 https://pod.fo/e/9c88f I was a deep cover KGB spy Part 2 https://pod.fo/e/9e0a6 The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most people in Black Rock City live together in placed camps, aka theme camps, the most unique aspect of this unique event. There are 1200 camps in BRC. Somewhere at the intersection of Communal Effort, Self-Expression, and Immediacy, theme camps provide a uniquely decommodified ‘third place' of goods and services, and ambiance, offered as a gift. The annual Camp Symposium brings together staff and volunteers to share how they gift their interactive camps to participants. There's an art and a science to it. This is an episode of highlights about the art of it.Bryant Tan (aka Level Placerman): head of PlacementAndie Grace: Producer in the Philosophical CenterCharlie Dolman: Director of Event OperationsDA (aka Dominic Tinio): Environmental Restoration ManagerHarley K Dubois: Founder & Chief Cultural OfficerStuart Mangrum: Director of the Philosophical Centerand a keen crew of Placement Team volunteers BravoCosmicGovernessHepkittenHuntressKGBRazzmatazzListen to how it started, how it's going, and how Burners create these unique and interactive passion projects. Camps and Placement | Burning ManPlacement: About Us & VolunteeringCamp Support Team | Burning ManDe-bureaucratizing Your Burn (Burning Man LIVE 2025)Charlie Dolman · The Dust is in the Details (Burning Man LIVE 2022)Dark Angel of Black Rock & Restoration Destiny (Burning Man LIVE 2020) LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

The Father Hoods are back in full force! Join DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB as they chop it up on everything from college prep to life perspective. Manny kicks things off with a play-by-play of the dry run he and his daughter did to get a feel for her potential college commute—train rides, campus tours, financial aid talks, and all. He also breaks down how he's mapping out the student loan game and trying to make it work with smart strategies. #SupportiveDadEnergy The Dads went deeper, getting into how faith, vision, and a little bit of luck all play a role in how we guide our kids. They share gems on financing the future, from credit lines to creative funding ideas. Then the convo hits a moment of clarity—realizing just how fast time is moving as they talk college, and suddenly... retirement.

How much of what you read online has been planted there by Russian propagandists? How many times have you followed a social media account, or reposted information from an account, that's controlled by a Russian Troll Farm? How aware are you of Russia's ongoing (and shockingly successful) attempts to cripple and then topple America from within? This episode is a different, much more dystopian kind of scary. Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch.

As Pope John Paul II visits communist Poland, his defiance stuns the KGB. Behind the scenes, Calvi is financing the Pope's covert war on communism. Nicolo tracks down Francesco Pazienza, a spy who collaborated with Calvi. But then, a shocking call: “They've just shot the Pope!” Calvi senses danger closing in—who's next? Friends of the Pod get early access to the entire first season of Shadow Kingdom: God's Banker before it drops for everyone else—ads included. Get early access to the full season now by joining Crooked's Friends of the Pod at crooked.com/friends. Hear this episode in Italian by subscribing to Il Banchiere di Dio wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very speacial episode of The Asset, legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick (Slate's Amicus podcast) exposes how Trump's second-term agenda—and cases like Dr. Rasha Alawieh's deportation and Mahmoud Khalil's ICE detention—are testing judicial independence. We break down:The "metaphorical weapons" courts still have against executive overreach;Why Chief Justice Roberts' rare public warning matters now;Project 2025's blueprint for reshaping the judiciary; andReal-world impacts on immigrants, academics, and civil liberties.Subscribe wherever you get podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.