Podcasts about Spies

Today we do something a little different but with our classic debate analysis spin - a SPY DEBATE! What happens when a whistleblower debates an establishment person in the domain of espionage and geopolitics? Enjoy! Full pod is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElMSJDkqSYQ Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Timestamps: 0:00 Start 2:00 Music 19:00 Podcaast starts 22:00 More Candace Madness 1:22:00 I Cry Laughing 1:31:00 Kiriakou vs Bustamante Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join #entertainment #podcast #comedyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Today we do something a little different but with our classic debate analysis spin - a SPY DEBATE! What happens when a whistleblower debates an establishment person in the domain of espionage and geopolitics? Enjoy! Full pod is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElMSJDkqSYQ Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Timestamps: 0:00 Start 2:00 Music 19:00 Podcaast starts 22:00 More Candace Madness 1:22:00 I Cry Laughing 1:31:00 Kiriakou vs Bustamante Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join #entertainment #podcast #comedyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

When The Night Manager aired in 2016, it was an instant success. Based on the 1993 John le Carré novel of the same name, the series centered on former British soldier Jonathan Pine. In the show, Pine is recruited by MI6 to infiltrate the secret network of a notorious arms dealer. Ten years later, the series returns, despite the fact le Carré never wrote a sequel before he died. Georgi Banks-Davies, the director of this second season, gives us a behind the scenes look at how the series charts new territory for Pine in the world of espionage.  Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/ For more information about the International Spy Museum, visit:  https://www.spymuseum.org/ And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic,  you can reach us by email at spycast@spymuseum.org,  This show is brought to you by N2K Networks, Goat Rodeo, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This episode was produced by Flora Warshaw and the team at Goat Rodeo. At the International Spy Museum, Mike Mincey and Memphis Vaughan III are our video editors. Emily Rens is our graphic designer. Joshua Troemel runs our SPY social media. Amanda Ohlke is our Director of Adult Education and Mira Cohen is the Vice President of Programs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for out with the old as we take one last look at manga in 2025!   1:26 - 2025 Recommendations 1:56 - Pokémon Adventures: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 3:25 - Gamble Fish 5:36 - Beat & Motion 7:05 - Mission: Yozakura Family 9:05 - The Lives of Eccentrics 10:23 - Sasaki and Miyano 11:45 - Rugby Rumble 12:51 - I Wanna Be Your Girl 14:38 - Neon Genesis Evangelion 17:50 - Absolute Boyfriend 18:55 - Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest 20:57 - Bad Girl Exorcist Reina 22:09 - Best 2025 Recs 30:13 - Worst 2025 Recs 39:40 - Audience Recs (+Nik's #1 Worst) 42:55 - Dropped Series 43:20 - Star of Beethoven 44:53 - Nice Prison 45:57 - Harukaze Mound 47:27 - Kaedegami 49:17 - Ekiden Bros 50:38 - Jujustu Kaisen Modulo 51:21 - Gonron Egg 52:34 - The Mage Next Door 54:49 - Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call It Quits 56:03 - Anime-Related News 1:03:42 / 63:42 - Recap Series in 2025 1:03:52 / 63:52 - Akane-banashi 1:09:57 / 69:57 - Astro Royale 1:13:12 / 73:12 - Black Clover 1:14:50 / 74:50 - Blue Box 1:17:37 / 77:37 - Boruto: Two Blue Vortex 1:20:50 / 80:50 - Chainsaw Man 1:24:14 / 84:14 - Dandadan 1:28:26 / 88:26 - Embers 1:30:48 / 90:48 - Hima-Ten! 1:33:50 / 93:50 - Ichi the Witch 1:37:11 / 97:11 - Kaiju No. 8 1:39:24 / 99:24 - Marriagetoxin 1:44:12 / 104:12 - Nue's Exorcist 1:48:19 / 108:19 - One Piece 1:52:36 / 112:36 - Ping-Pong Peril 1:53:18 / 113:18 - Otr of the Flame 1:54:49 / 114:49 - Someone Hertz 1:57:04 / 117:04 - Spy x Family 1:58:29 / 118:29 - Syd Craft: Love is a Mystery 2:00:28 / 120:28 - Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi 2:02:04 / 122:04 - Undead Unluck 2:03:06 / 123:06 - World Trigger 2:04:41 / 124:41 - 2025 WMR Awards 2:05:10 / 125:10 - Best Hero 2:09:04 / 129:04 - Best New Character 2:12:04 / 132:04 - Best New Power or Technique 2:14:48 / 134:48 - Cipher Academy Memorial Best Chapter Title 2:16:46 / 136:46 - Best Rivalry or Relationship 2:20:06 / 140:06 - Worst Rivalry or Relationship 2:23:17 / 143:17 - Best Speech 2:25:43 / 145:43 - Biggest WTF Moment 2:30:43 / 150:43 - Best 2-Page Spread 2:33:00 / 153:00 - Best Twist 2:35:08 / 155:08 - Best Fight 2:37:02 / 157:02 - Most Improved Character 2:38:57 / 158:57 - Bleach Memorial Best Severed Limb Award 2:41:17 / 161:17 - Coolest Moment 2:43:26 / 163:26 - Best Villain 2:46:00 / 166:00 - Fuck Gakuro Award (aka Most Pathetic Gakuro Moment) 2:49:49 / 169:49 - Best Series

Black Clover ends its final fight, Someone Hurtz takes on the Listener Kyoshien Finals, and Dandadan features a man in a pumpkin diaper who farts out fireballs. Pretty standard week, actually.   1:32 - Ichi the Witch 65 13:27 - Blue Box 225 24:51 - Black Clover 387-389 36:49 - Chainsaw Man 225 41:22 - Dandadan 222 45:40 - Spy x Family 127.2 51:47 - Hima-Ten! 73 1:01:13 / 61:13 - Otr of the Flame 33 1:09:11 / 69:11 - Someone Hertz 16 1:20:10 / 80:10 - Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi 75 1:28:56 / 88:56 - Marriagetoxin 151 1:36:02 / 96:02 - Nue's Exorcist 128 1:52:06 / 112:06 - Akane-banashi 189 1:59:40 / 119:40 - One Piece 1170 2:06:53 / 126:53 - Favorite Series and MVP

The Letter of Jude E3 — After the letter's opening appeal, Jude (or Judah) begins warning corrupt members of a Jewish messianic church community who cast off restraint and live openly immoral lives. He does so with an ancient rhetorical technique found in both the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Jude shares three stories of rebellion in the Hebrew Bible: the spies fearful of the promised land in Numbers 13-14, the “sons of God” in Genesis 6, and the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19. Then he draws comparisons to the corrupt church members, promising they'll receive the same judgment. Why does Jude write this way about the moral crisis in a church? What is he trying to communicate? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore verses 5-8, unpacking the dense biblical references and what they would have meant to Jude and his audience.FULL SHOW NOTESFor chapter-by-chapter summaries, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.CHAPTERSA Jewish Rhetorical Technique (0:00-18:10)Rebellion of the Spies, Sons of God, and Sodom and Gomorrah (18:10-36:41)Concluding Thoughts on the First Triad (36:41-51:54)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.BIBLEPROJECT JUDE TRANSLATIONView our full translation of the Letter of Jude.REFERENCED RESOURCESThe Dead Sea Scrolls (Pesharim)Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books.SHOW MUSIC“Fellowship” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy Godwin“Peace With You ft. Oly.Lo” by Lofi SundayBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former CIA officer and whistleblower JOHN KIRIAKOU reveals how easily you're tracked, the truth about surveillance, manipulation, and torture, and why exposing the CIA sent him to prison! John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer and intelligence analyst who served for 15 years, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan after 9/11. He publicly blew the whistle on the CIA's torture program, for which he served 23 months in prison. He explains: ◼️How intelligence agencies can monitor your car in real time ◼️The proven psychology the CIA uses to recruit spies ◼️Why he went to prison for exposing the truth, and would do it again ◼️The surveillance mistake that instantly makes you easier to track ◼️Why telling the truth is treated as a national security threat (00:00) Intro (02:32) I Blew the Whistle on the CIA (04:09) What Was Your Role in the CIA? (12:27) How Did You End Up Being a Spy? (14:47) The CIA's Strategy With Podcasters (17:28) How Did You Get Into the CIA? (23:14) What Was Your Training Like? (27:38) People's Vulnerabilities (31:13) What Can the CIA Really Get for Someone? (32:59) Lying and Lie Detection (37:34) Do You Often Have to ‘Take One for the Team' in the CIA? (41:13) What Does the Average Person Not Know About the World? (47:21) Digital Security (51:48) Sleeper Agents: Training Spies From Birth (56:19) Is the Average Person Interacting With a Spy? (58:10) How Many Spies Are There in the US? (01:03:46) Conspiracy Theories (01:05:11) Dosing Americans With LSD (01:08:33) Are the CIA Involved in Iran? (01:10:50) Have You Ever Killed Anyone? (01:14:48) Which Spy Force Is the Most Impressive? (01:21:15) Was Jeffrey Epstein a Spy? (01:26:39) Who Is the Real Adversary? (01:28:54) Is Venezuela a Cover for Something Else? (01:33:04) Does China Want the US to Fall? (01:33:52) Is the US Going Bankrupt? (01:35:57) Why Does the US Government Keep Breaking the Law? (01:39:52) Should You Be Pardoned by Trump? (01:40:31) What Did You Stop Doing That Improved Your Life? Follow John: X - https://bit.ly/4bAFhy4  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4b3GQ7M  You can purchase John's book, Surveillance and Surveillance Detection: A CIA Insider's Guide‘, here: https://amzn.to/4qU7Cnv  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Intuit -  If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com

Rumors, and nastiness, have surfaced that one current RHOC cast member has become Production's little spy in order to save their job and ensure job security for a long tie to come. The cast for the upcoming Girl's Trip has been announced but where is the representative from RHOM and why was RHOM slighted.  Mike Shouhed shuns the new Valley. Heather Gay's private texts are released, allegedly. Kyle Cooke makes fun of Craig Conover. Last, but not least, Erika slams Amanda.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MOMENTOUS - livemomentous.com (Use Code VELVET For 35% Off Your First Order on Creatine, Protein, Omega-3 Or Any Momentous Products) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) WERE YOU RAISED BY WOLVES? - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-you-raised-by-wolves/id1478026758(A Fast-paced, Delightful Podcast About Etiquette & Social Norms) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SECRET GRATITUDE TO THE LONG ISLAND SPY RING Colleague Nathaniel Philbrick. Philbrick details Washington's unadvertised 1790 tour of Long Island, which appears to have been a covert mission to thank members of the Culper Spy Ring. This journey included stops at safe houses like Austin Roe's tavern, serving as a quiet chapter of gratitude to those who risked everything for the Revolution. NUMBER 4

Greenland, Iran and Mexico – OH MY Earnings season – yes it is here ! Markets re on fire – all systems go – Get your gold and silver too! And out guest – Benjamin Kahle – Managing Partner of Wellings Capital.  NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE’S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Benjamin Kahle is the Managing Partner of Wellings Capital. He is responsible for the overall management of the firm and its investment offerings, including eight funds and multiple sidecar entities. In this role, Benjamin helps shape the company's investment strategy and guides asset management initiatives. Since joining Wellings Capital as an intern in 2015, Benjamin has played an instrumental role in the firm's growth, driving it from $0 to over $215 million in investor equity under management and over $450 million of assets under management. His leadership has helped establish Wellings Capital as a trusted name in the commercial real estate private equity space. Benjamin's real estate career began early—he became a licensed realtor during his junior year of college. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Liberty University and lives in Central Virginia with his wife and son. Learn More at http://www.ibkr.com/funds Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy – https://thedisciplinedinvestor.com/blog/tdi-strategy/ Stocks mentioned in this episode: (SPY), (TSLA), (GOOG), (BIDU)

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 29, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Unit 8200, Israel’s elite cyber-intelligence division, has long been compared to the US National Security Agency. Its veterans are now embedded in US tech companies, shaping how the world’s data is managed, and making deals worth billions. What does it mean for privacy and security? In this episode: Murtaza Hussain (@mazmhussain) Journalist, Drop Site News Episode credits: This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker and Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Noor Wazwaz, Diana Ferrero, Sarí el-Khalili, Melanie Marich, Farhan Rafid, Kisaa Zehra, Amy Walters, and our guest host, Natasha Del Toro. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Shane Harris joins Matt to discuss his latest reporting for The Atlantic on one of the most destabilizing ideas circulating inside the Trump administration: the U.S. acquisition of Greenland. Shane explains how an idea once dismissed as a punchline is now being treated by U.S. and European officials as a real contingency, and why Denmark and Greenland view it as an existential threat. They examine how the proposal took shape inside Trump's orbit, why political and intelligence pressure campaigns may already be backfiring, and what unilateral action—by force or fiat—would mean for NATO and the future of the transatlantic alliance.Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs.Read Shane's reporting on Greenland with Isaac Stanley-Becker and Jonathan Lemire: https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/01/greenland-trump-venezuela-nato/685511/Read Shane's other work at The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/shane-harris/Follow Shane on X and Bluesky:https://x.com/shaneharrishttps://bsky.app/profile/shaneharris.bsky.socialPlease share this episode using these links Audio: https://pod.fo/e/37aa41YouTube: https://youtu.be/E3Szp68dFh0Support Secrets and SpiesBecome a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesBuy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/secretsandspiesSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dgFor more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.comConnect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspiesFacebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspiesSpoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpiesFollow Chris and Matt on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.netSecrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD.Music by Andrew R. BirdPhoto by Guglielmo Mangiapane/ReutersSecrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode examines the very topics that real intelligence officers and analysts consider on a daily basis through the lens of global events and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and journalists.

If you are the sort of person whose New Year's resolutions read something like: “(1) Shoot for the moon, (2) Do what you love, (3) Change the world” – have we got a guest for you! We're joined this week by former Icelandic prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, who resigned from office in 2024 in order to run for president and is now enjoying a second life as a successful crime novelist and climate activist. Be still, our hearts. We chatted with Katrín about the security threat that climate change and the current geopolitical instability pose to Iceland; her career in politics; and why she wanted to write fiction (“Doesn't everybody?” she asked).   Also in this episode: The Mercosur primer of your dreams! And the disconcertingly relatable story of a ChatGPT-informed wedding gone awry. This week's Inspiration Station recommendations are the 10th edition of the European Review of Books and the Deutsche Welle podcast Delayland.    LISTENER SURVEY: Do you have a moment to help us out? We would be so grateful to hear your thoughts about what we're doing well and where we can improve. Fill out our short, simple survey here.   Resources for this episode:   “32.7% of EU people used generative AI tools in 2025” – Eurostat, 16 December 2025 “Largest study of its kind shows AI assistants misrepresent news content 45% of the time – regardless of language or territory” – European Broadcasting Union, 22 October 2025 “Thinker, Plaintiff, Merkel, Spy” (our interview with the creators of the European Review of Books) – The Europeans, 3 June 2021 The Weapons to Ukraine fund, AKA Czech initiative A Gift for Putin (Dárek pro Putina)   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: Although this episode came out on a Friday, we are a *Thursday* podcast, because who wants to think about the imminent World War III on a Friday? That being said, if you would like to laugh through your tears on Friday, we recommend our newsletter, GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK. It will carry you through a full weekend of existential dread.   This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. We'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number. Produced by Morgan Childs, Wojciech Oleksiak and Katz Laszlo Mixing and mastering by Wojciech Oleksiak Music by Jim Barne and Mariska Martina   YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Substack | hello@europeanspodcast.com

From next week, our Investigations Editor Alexi Mostrous – the man behind Sweet Bobby, Who Trolled Amber and Elon's Spies – will take over as the new host of the Slow Newscast, and he wants to hear from you. If there are particular types of stories you'd like us to cover more often, or if you have thoughts on what we do well, or could do better, please let us know.You can email us on studios@observer.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The growth of the National Liberation Army or ELN, a sprawling guerilla force of 6,500 combatants shifting between Venezuela and Colombia, has hardly got any attention in the United States. Yet it's just one of various explosive stories from the Colombia-Venezuela border, where spies, gangs, and insurgents are adjusting to the new political situation after U.S. special forces took out Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Here I cut together video from a week reporting in Cúcuta and in the countryside north of the city, so you can see with your own eyes the dirt smuggling paths, border barrio of Venezuelan refugees, Colombian armored vehicles, contraband gasoline and more colorful scenes. It's a CrashOut guerrilla podcast, but while it has a jagged edge style we go deeper than in the snappy cable news lives. Check out more at: www.crashoutmedia.comSupport the show

This week, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria delivered his annual State of the City speech. We talk about where the city is and where it's headed.Plus, a former San Diego sailor is sentenced for selling Navy secrets to China.And, we check in on the state of San Diego sports ahead of San Diego FC's upcoming season.Guests:Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBSMariana Martínez Barba, City Hall reporter, Voice of San DiegoAndrew Dyer, military and veteran affairs reporter, KPBSRyan Finley, sports editor, The San Diego Union-Tribune

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Thursday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers escalating violence against ICE officers in Minneapolis, mounting legal trouble for Democratic lawmakers, high-stakes global deal-making by President Trump, and shifting power dynamics involving Iran, China, Greenland, Ukraine, Africa, and Venezuela. Another ICE Officer Attacked in Minneapolis: An ICE officer was hospitalized after being beaten with a shovel by an illegal Venezuelan migrant and accomplices during a traffic stop. The attack followed Governor Tim Walz's public calls for resistance against ICE. Riots broke out as the officer defended himself by firing a single shot. Both the officer and attacker are expected to survive. Democrats on Defense Over the Renee Good Shooting: New medical reporting confirms the ICE officer previously shot by activist Renee Good suffered internal bleeding after being struck by her vehicle. Despite video evidence and DHS confirmation, Democratic leaders remain silent. The family has hired the attorney who represented George Floyd, signaling a civil lawsuit ahead. Slotkin Investigated and FBI Moves on Media Leaks: Senator Elissa Slotkin is under criminal investigation related to the "Seditious Six" video urging troops to refuse lawful orders. Separately, the FBI raided the home of a Washington Post reporter after a Navy veteran contractor was caught leaking classified Venezuela-related intelligence. Supreme Court Skeptical of Trans-Sports Lawsuit: Justices signaled strong resistance to claims that biological males with gender dysphoria must be allowed to compete in women's sports. Attorneys failed to define what constitutes male or female under Title IX, suggesting state-level bans will likely stand. Trump Pressures Iran Through Back-Channel Diplomacy: The Pentagon evacuated some personnel from Middle East bases as Trump delayed strikes after receiving assurances that Iran would halt executions of protesters. Brazil and the UAE signaled they may curtail trade with Iran to avoid U.S.-imposed tariffs, while China remains silent. Xi Floats a Hemisphere-Level Grand Bargain: China is reportedly open to pulling back from Central and South America if the United States reduces its commitment to Taiwan. Bryan asks whether reclaiming the Western Hemisphere would be worth that trade-off. Greenland and Ukraine Become Linked Leverage Points: Trump signaled that U.S. support for Ukraine may depend on concessions from Europe over Greenland. Denmark pushed back, but Trump argued Venezuela proved America will act decisively where Europe cannot. Big Wins in Armenia, Congo, and Venezuela: The United States secured a forty-nine-year lease for a strategic trade corridor along Iran's border through Armenia, gained access to Congolese copper from a Chinese-run mine, and received its first five hundred million dollars from Venezuelan oil sales. New polling shows strong Venezuelan public support for Maduro's removal and optimism about Trump's leadership.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: January 15 2026 Wright Report, ICE officer attacked Minneapolis, Tim Walz resist ICE remarks, Renee Good internal injuries update, Elissa Slotkin investigation, classified leak Washington Post FBI, Supreme Court trans-sports Title IX, Iran executions Trump tariffs Brazil UAE, China Taiwan Central-America deal, Greenland leverage Ukraine war, Armenia trade corridor long-term lease, Congo copper Chinese-run mine, Venezuelan oil five-hundred-million dollars poll support

What if someone else could use your identity as a spy? In this episode of Spybrary, guest host Bryan Boling sits down with author David Goodman to talk about his debut novel, A Reluctant Spy 'Goodman's first book was a very polished high concept spy thriller, which delivered on its premise.' Tim Shipman Buy the Book David Goodman shares his writing background, how his ideas evolved into a published book, and the inspiration behind the story's unique take on espionage. They dive into the novel's central plot, a man who lends his identity to spies, and explore themes such as modern technology's impact on spycraft, character development, research processes, writing choices, and the role of real locations like London and Zanzibar in the narrative. Goodman also reflects on early critical praise, surprising support from intelligence community members, awards, and how he's approaching the sequel, Solitary Agents Full Shownotes at www.spybrary.com/goodman Follow David Goodman Support us on Patreon Join 5,000 fellow spy thriller fans in our online community.

A new leader is established for Israel and they stand on the precipice of entering the Promised Land. Before that happens, they have to do a few things. On this episode of Bible Backdrop, we start in the book of Joshua and learn about Jericho, two spies and a prostitute. Then we see the nation of Israel finally cross the Jordan as the next generation does what their parents refused to do. 

For Episode 99, Andrene and Joel peer at 1996's "Harriet the Spy". Harriet (Michelle Trachtenberg) is an 11-year-old spy who writes everything she sees in her private notebook. When her biggest enemy in the school gets her hands on the book, Harriet decides to get even.

01-14-26 - Mike Tomlin Steps Down As Steelers Coach - New Samsung TV Update Has Us Questioning Spy Tech - 80yo Julio Iglesias Facing Sexual Assault Charges For Digitally Violating HouseworkerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the early seventeenth century, Atto Melani gained international renown as a castrato singer, used his stature to spy on French courtiers, and even played a role in electing a new pope. Today, we're tjoined by Dr. Roger Freitas to talk about this remarkable figure. For show notes and full transcripts, visit www.artofcrimepodcast.com. If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast. 

Roger Moore is back to wash that old musky Connery taste out of our mouths - but will The Spy Who Loved Me also be the spy who entertained us? DUH DUH DUHHHHHHH, DUH DUH DUHHHHHHH.

01-14-26 - Mike Tomlin Steps Down As Steelers Coach - New Samsung TV Update Has Us Questioning Spy Tech - 80yo Julio Iglesias Facing Sexual Assault Charges For Digitally Violating HouseworkerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

n this conversation, Jack Murphy discusses his military background and transition into journalism, focusing on his reporting of Operation Absolute Resolve. He shares insights into the planning and execution of the operation, the legal and strategic implications, and the broader context of U.S. foreign policy. Murphy emphasizes the importance of understanding the consequences of military actions and the need for caution in future operations.Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs.Read Jack's reporting on the raid for The High Side: https://thehighside.substack.com/p/bold-delta-force-raid-leads-to-captureSubscribe to The High Side: https://thehighside.substack.comFollow Jack on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jackmurphyrgr.bsky.socialSupport Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesBuy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/secretsandspiesSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dgFor more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.comConnect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspiesFacebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspiesSpoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpiesFollow Chris and Matt on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.netSecrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD.Music by Andrew R. BirdDoD Photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel TannerSecrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode examines the very topics that real intelligence officers and analysts consider on a daily basis through the lens of global events and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and journalists.

For SpyCast's 20th year, we're kicking off the season with Brian Carbaugh. After serving in the CIA for over two decades, he retired as Director of the Special Activities Center- the Agency's arm for covert action, where some of the boldest and most dangerous work happens with authorization from the president. This is a world few know about firsthand, and even fewer can discuss. Brian sits down with Sasha to give an inside look at the job, which he held from 2017 to 2021-pivotal years in the United States and around the world. Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/ For more information about the International Spy Museum, visit:  https://www.spymuseum.org/ And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic,  you can reach us by email at spycast@spymuseum.org. This show is brought to you from Goat Rodeo, N2K Networks, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This episode was produced by Flora Warshaw and the team at Goat Rodeo. At the International Spy Museum, Mike Mincey and Memphis Vaughan III are our video editors. Emily Rens is our graphic designer. Joshua Troemel runs our SPY social media. Amanda Ohlke is our Director of Adult Education and Mira Cohen is the Vice President of Programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Cock and Don McDonald kick off 2026 with a sharp, skeptical look at portfolio simplicity—what it really means, what it doesn't, and why promises like “no sacrifice in returns” should always raise an eyebrow. Using a Morningstar article as a springboard, they dig into active vs. index funds, one-fund and target-date strategies, and the behavioral traps that complexity creates. Listener calls drive deeper discussions around Avantis funds (AVGE vs. AVGV), value tilts, international exposure, Fidelity's zero-fee funds, and when simplicity actually beats sophistication. Along the way: holiday viruses, Jeopardy ETF fails, Tesla-as-a-value-stock arguments (sort of), and a reminder that knowing yourself as an investor matters more than chasing the “perfect” allocation. 0:04 Holiday hangover, fake presence, and welcoming 2026 1:27 Simplicity in investing and why complexity isn't intelligence 1:44 Morningstar's “simplify your portfolio” claim—skepticism engaged 3:01 Active funds vs. index funds (and Morningstar's awkward contradiction) 3:56 One-fund vs. multi-fund portfolios and why rebalancing is hard 5:24 Target-date funds as delegation for real humans 7:32 Hodgepodge-itis vs. fewer funds, fewer mistakes 8:52 Listener call: Roth IRA for an 8-year-old and AVGE vs. AVGV 12:20 Value tilt, international exposure, and long time horizons 13:44 AVGE vs. AVGV performance—why short-term results don't settle debates 16:57 VT compared to Avantis—diversification without tilts 17:32 Fidelity Zero funds—what's free and what's the catch 20:00 Jason from Sammamish: value, growth, Tesla, and confidence 23:36 SPY vs. SPYM and when cheap is just cheap 25:46 Listener call: escaping a Fidelity managed large-cap portfolio 29:58 What to say when an advisor tries to keep your money 31:24 Jeopardy contestants miss “ETF” (yes, really) 33:46 AVGE vs. VT—tilts, belief systems, and picking your poison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Lionel dives into the mysterious world of the paranormal, questioning whether psychic abilities are genuine phenomena or just "cold reading" parlor tricks designed to comfort us. From the CIA's classified "Stargate" program and the weaponization of remote viewing during the Cold War to listeners finding lost dogs via clairvoyants, this episode explores the strange intersection of government intelligence and the inexplicable. Join the conversation as Lionel dissects astrology, exposes the tricks of the trade, and examines why humans are so desperate to find order in a random universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Real IRA moves to derail Northern Ireland's fragile peace with bombs, MI5 asks spy trucker David Rupert to get close to its ringleader Michael McKevitt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cipher Brief CEO & Publisher Suzanne Kelly catches up with former BBC Correspondent and Author Gordon Corera to talk about the spy story he found in the archives: the subject of his new book, The Spy in the Archive: How One Man Tried to Kill the KGB as well as what he's learned from decades of covering the world of espionage and his assessment of MI6's new Chief.

License to Change – The Future of Spy Movies explores the spy genre and why it now faces its greatest challenge yet. In this in-depth episode from Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, Dan and Tom examine whether traditional espionage storytelling can survive in a world defined by surveillance, data, and artificial intelligence. For more than sixty years, spy movies have taught audiences what espionage is supposed to look like: tailored tuxedos, exotic locations, ingenious gadgets, and clear-cut heroes and villains. From Dr. No through decades of James Bond dominance, spy films reassured audiences that control was possible in an unstable world. But as License to Change – The Future of Spy Movies makes clear, that fantasy no longer reflects reality. This episode traces the genre back to its Cold War roots, when fear, secrecy, and global tension shaped early spy cinema. It contrasts the glamorous escapism of Bond with darker, more realistic counterpoints like The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, The Ipcress File, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. The discussion then moves to the seismic shift caused by The Bourne Identity, which introduced vulnerability, moral ambiguity, and institutional distrust into mainstream spy films. From there, the focus turns to modern espionage itself. Today's intelligence battles are fought with algorithms, metadata, drones, and predictive systems rather than pistols and car chases. The episode asks hard questions about how spy movies can dramatize invisible threats, system-based villains, and a world where privacy may no longer exist. It also explores how artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, and situational ethics are reshaping both real intelligence work and its cinematic portrayal. Finally, Dan and Tom look ahead. Who gets to be a spy in the future? What happens when access matters more than authority? And can James Bond remain relevant in an era where secrecy is nearly impossible? They argue that the genre's future will be darker, smarter, and more emotionally complex—less about winning clean victories and more about living with the consequences. This episode is essential listening for fans of James Bond, spy thrillers, modern cinema, and anyone curious about where espionage storytelling is headed next. Tell us what you think about our look at The Future of Spy Movies Finally, do you agree with our assessment here?  Where do you see spy movies going?   Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   You can check out all our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.  

In today's narration of Reddit stories, OP's best friend of 10 years accesses her private medical information through her job and screenshots it and sends it to OP, she claims she was being playful.0:00 Intro0:20 Story 14:37 Story 1 Comments / OP's Replies6:11 Story 1 Updates12:23 Story 1 Comments / OP's Replies14:41 Story 220:31 Story 1 Comments / OP's Replies24:00 Story 2 Update 125:41 Story 2 Comment / OP's Reply26:02 Story 2 Update 227:39 Story 2 Comments / OP's RepliesFor more viral podcast Reddit stories, incredible confessions, and the best Reddit tales from across the platform, subscribe to the channel! I *try* :) to bring you the most entertaining Reddit stories, carefully selected from top subreddits and narrated for your enjoyment. Whether you love drama, revenge, or heartwarming moments, this channel delivers the most captivating Reddit content. New videos uploaded daily featuring the best Reddit stories you won't want to miss!#redditupdate #redditrelationship #redditpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 is over!!! Now before we jump into Anime of the Year and 2026, lets give our thoughts on the last season of anime. Spoilers ahead!Socials/Discord - https://linktr.ee/whatdoyousayanime0:00 - Intro0:53 - Overall impressions of Fall 20252:54 - Sanda15:16 - Yano Kun17:28 - This Monster Wants to Eat Me30:45 - Umamusume Cinderella Gray Part 236:22 - May I Ask For One Final Thing50:24 - Wandance59:25 - My Awkward Senpai1:08:56 - A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace1:10:25 - A Star Brighter Than The Sun1:29:23 - With You, Our Love Will Make It Through1:33:16 - Campfire Cooking1:33:34 - Spy x Family S31:34:14 - Anime of the Year time!1:36:07 - Final thoughts on the Fall anime

Ann E. Butler - "Wife. Mother. Spy." | 27-Year Undercover CIA Officer & Mom of Five on Secret Missions, Going Into Labor During Ops & Hiding It All From Her Kids

We continue our twelfth season of nostalgic film reviews, and this week Dan chose Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me.

Capturing Maduro and Buying Greenland – all in a day's work! Markets off to a great start – plenty of January to go… Venezuela oil – untapped opportunity – BUT let's take a closer look. And our Guest – Todd Tresidder – Founder of FinancialMentor.com NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Todd Tresidder graduated from the University of California at Davis with a B.A. in economics and a passion for creating successful businesses. A serial entrepreneur since childhood, Todd went on to build his own wealth as a hedge fund investment manager before “retiring” at 35 to teach others. Today, he provides advanced investment and retirement planning education at FinancialMentor.Com showing you what works, what doesn't, and why based on a depth of proven experience. Todd is a financial coach and educator at FinancialMentor.com. He’s the author of five financial planning books including ‘How Much Money Do I Need To Retire?,’ ‘Don’t Hire A Financial Coach,’ and ‘Variable Annuity Pros and Cons.’ You can connect with Todd via his website, Financialmentor.com, Twitter @FinancialMentor, or on Google+. Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Follow @andrewhorowitz  Stocks mentioned in this episode: (SHLD), (RTX), (SPY), (GLD), (XLE)

Drawing on her leadership roles with Planned Parenthood Global and humanitarian organizations in Africa, actor & activist Stephanie March (ADA Alex Cabot on Law & Order: SVU) describes how ill-conceived policy decisions —particularly the dismantling of USAID programs — have immediate, devastating consequences. Plus, is there any actual nation-building happening in Venezuela, why CIA doesn’t use honey traps and the truth about Area 51.

The U.S. capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro marks one of the most consequential unilateral actions Washington has taken in the Western Hemisphere in decades. Chris and Matt unpack what actually happened, why it matters, and how this operation tests long-standing assumptions about sovereignty, precedent, and America's role abroad—especially in a world where rivals are watching closely. They then turn to the death of Aldrich Ames, reflecting on how the CIA's most damaging traitor reshaped U.S. intelligence, shattered trust from the inside, and still serves as a cautionary tale about institutional blind spots, complacency, and the enduring cost of betrayal.Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs.Support Secrets and SpiesBecome a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesBuy merchandise from our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/secretsandspiesSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dgFor more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.comArticles discussed in today's episode"Bold Delta Force raid leads to capture and arrest of Maduro" by Jack Murphy | The High Side: https://thehighside.substack.com/p/bold-delta-force-raid-leads-to-capture"A Close Call for US Commandos and an Emboldened Trump" by Eric Schmitt, Greg Jaffe | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/us/politics/trump-venezuela-helicopter.html"Trump's ‘American Dominance' May Leave Us With Nothing" by Anne Applebaum | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/trumps-american-dominance-may-leave-us-with-nothing/685503/"Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions" by Kayla Epstein | BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4krkz7242oDOJ Indictment of Maduro: https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1422326/dl"Aldrich Ames, C.I.A. Turncoat Who Helped the Soviets, Dies at 84" by Tim Weiner | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/obituaries/aldrich-ames-dead.htmlConnect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspiesFacebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspiesSpoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpiesFollow Chris and Matt on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.netSecrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD.Music by Andrew R. BirdPhoto by Adam Gray/ReutersSecrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode examines the very topics that real intelligence officers and analysts consider on a daily basis through the lens of global events and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and journalists.

"We're atrophying our skill for patience... We're consuming just content."Modern convenience has destroyed our ability to focus.If you cannot sit down with a paperback book for 30 minutes without reaching for your phone, your attention span has atrophied. You have lost the skill of deep thought.We have lost the skill of reading. We consume "content"—headlines, clips, summaries—but we rarely consume Knowledge.Vulcan argues that reading a dense, real book is the highest ROI (Return on Investment) activity in existence.The Utility of Reading:Simulation Training: Run the life of a General or Spy in your head without suffering the consequences.Linear Thought: Re-learning how to think from A to Z, not just reacting to 15-second clips.The Director: Movies make you passive. Books make you the Director.Stop skimming. Start downloading.The Challenge:The Analog 30.No Kindles. No iPads. No Phones.Pick up a hardcover book. Read for 30 minutes continuous.If you feel the "itch" to check a notification—Good. Push through it. Reclaim your mind.If you don't read history, you suffer from "Born Yesterday Syndrome." You think every crisis is the end of the world.But when you read Marcus Aurelius, you realize he dealt with plagues, wars, and betrayal, just like us. Human nature is constant.#Stoicism #Seneca #History #MarcusAurelius #Philosophy #SundaySmoke

On today's Saturday Matinee, we peer into the hidden world of espionage and investigate the story of Christopher John Boyce & Andrew Daulton Lee, whose privileged lives became a true Cold War spy thriller. Link to True Life Spy Stories: https://app.podscribe.com/series/2433899 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

From eerie radio tones to unbreakable spy codes, uncover the chilling history of numbers stations—Cold War secrets, one-time pads, and why governments still broadcast these creepy transmissions worldwide today explained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of America At Night with McGraw, McGraw is joined by Pete Earley, acclaimed author of Confessions of a Spy, to reflect on the life, crimes, and legacy of notorious double agent Aldrich Ames, whose espionage shook U.S. intelligence during the Cold War. Next, McGraw welcomes Jamie Mack, former Washington Times investigative reporter turned comedian, for a candid conversation about journalism, personal reinvention, and finding humor through life's biggest transformations. Then, the mood lightens as Theo Lewis Clark, Hollywood Executive for a Day, returns for the weekly Movie Trivia segment—bringing fun, film knowledge, and friendly competition to cap off the night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABOUT POLAR WARPOLAR WAR: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic by Kenneth R. Rosen (January 6, 2026/$29.00 hardcover) offers a blend of travelogue and frontline reporting that reveals how climate change, military ambition, and economic opportunity are transforming the Arctic into the epicenter of a new cold war in which the planet's great powers are struggling for dominance.Russian spies. Nuclear submarines. Sabotaged pipelines. Undersea communications severed in the dark of night. The fastest-warming place on earth-where apartment buildings, hospitals, and homes crumble daily as permafrost melts and villages get washed away by rising seas-the Arctic stands at the crossroads of geopolitical ambition and environmental catastrophe. As climate change thaws the northern latitudes, opening once ice-bound shipping lanes and access to natural resources, the world's military powers are rushing to stake their claims in this increasingly strategic region. We've entered a new cold war-and every day it grows hotter.In POLAR WAR, Rosen takes readers on an extraordinary journey across the changing face of the far north. Through intimate portraits of scientists, soldiers, and Indigenous community leaders representing the interests of twenty-one countries across four continents, he witnesses firsthand how rising temperatures and growing tensions are reshaping life above and below the Arctic Circle. He finds himself on the trail of Navy SEALs training for arctic warfare, embarks on Coast Guard patrols monitoring Russian incursions, participates in close-quarter-combat training aboard foreign icebreakers in the Arctic sea ice, and visits remote research stations where international cooperation is giving way to espionage and the search for long-frozen biological weapons.POLAR WAR concludes with a prescriptive Appendix, "Reigning in the Arctic," in which Rosen elucidates "several definite and immediate steps American lawmakers and the current presidential administration must take to not only advance our national security in the arctic but also preserve the region for generations to come."Drawing on hundreds of interviews and three years of reporting from the frontlines of climate change and great power competition, Rosen's deeply researched and personal accounts capture the diverse landscapes, people, and conflicted interests that define this complex northern region. The result is both an elegy for a vanishing landscape and an urgent warning about how the race for Arctic dominance could spark the next global conflict.ABOUT KENNETH R. ROSENKenneth R. Rosen is the recipient of a Kurt Schork Award in International Journalism and the Bayeux-Calvados Award for War Correspondents, a two-time finalist for the Livingston Award for his work in Syria and Iraq, and an Ira A. Lipman Fellow at Columbia University. He is the author of Troubled and Bulletproof Vest, and his writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic & WIRED. He divides his time between Western Massachusetts and Northern Italy with his wife and their three children.https://kennethrrosen.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

In the first Dead Drop Five episode of 2026, Spybrary host Shane Whaley welcomes new Spybrary guest host Bryan Boling for a deep dive into his five favourite spy books, the titles that Brian would request be stashed in the East Berlin Dead Drop. Full links to Brian's selection at https://www.spybrary.com/285 Join the Spybrary Community Today Brian, a history lover and spy book fan from Kentucky, categorizes his selections across nonfiction, classic and modern fiction, and reflects on what makes each pick significant—from the ingenious real operation at the heart of Operation Mincemeat to the classic The Odessa File and contemporary espionage series Slow Horses. Throughout the lively conversation, Shane and Brian explore not just plot summaries but why these books resonate, how historical context enriches them, and what makes a spy story timeless. The episode closes with Brian's picks for music, a luxury item, and the spy he'd want extracting him from East Berlin. Key Topics & Themes Discussed Music, luxury item, and fictional rescue fantasy Dead Drop Five format and ethos Creative real‑world espionage (Operation Mincemeat) The lasting appeal of Cold War and World War II spy stories Spy fiction from classic to modern Narrative style: writing that reads like thriller vs. traditional history Historical memory and the aftermath of war Reading mediums (audiobook vs. print) and engagement Spy culture, community, and recommendations Strap in—this is going to be a Spybrary episode to remember. The Dead Drop 5 is back! In this much-requested Spybrary feature, our guest is embedded behind the Iron Curtain and can request five spy books, a gadget, luxury items and more from their handler.  

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The Age of Victoria returns for the 2026 season with a high-energy prologue to our new series, “Hunger and Revolution”. In this episode, we follow the “magnificent, terrible, magnetic” Lola Montez as she transitions from the stage to the high-stakes world of European politics. Lola becomes an “accidental bunch of dynamite,” moving through the bohemian circles of Paris and the royal halls of Munich. Her volatile relationship with the “rockstar” composer Franz Liszt and her scandalous influence over King Ludwig I of Bavaria serve as a sparking point for the unrest that would soon consume the continent. Against the grim backdrop of the “Continental Famine” and rising industrial tensions, we examine how one woman's individual actions could help bring the curtain down on the pre-modern age. Key Topics Covered: Bohemian Paris in the 1840s: A city of romance and industry undergoing a transformation marked by early railway stations, gas streetlights, and artistic experimentation. Lisztomania and the Great Composers: Exploring the electric performances and scandalous love life of Franz Liszt—the “rockstar” of the 19th century—who redefined the status of the artist in society. The Duel of Dujarier: Lola's time in the French literary scene alongside figures like Victor Hugo ended in tragedy when her lover, journalist Alexandre Henri Dujarier, was killed in a reluctant pistol duel. The “Gallery of Beauties”: A look at the 36 oil paintings in King Ludwig's collection, where Lola's portrait eventually sparked a national scandal. The Continental Famine: Examining the “parallel story” of the 1845–1847 potato blight across Europe that fueled the urban discontent leading to the 1848 revolutions. The Fall of Munich: The student riots at the University of Munich involving the “Lolamannen,” the exile of Montez, and King Ludwig I's ultimate abdication. “The Battle of Ballarat”: A summary of Lola's later years, including her infamous whip-fight with a newspaper editor in the Australian goldfields. Works Cited & Sources: Edmund B. d'Auvergne: Lola Montez: An Adventuress of the 'Forties (Project Gutenberg). Dictionary of Irish Biography: “Gilbert, Eliza Rosana (Lola Montez)” by Lawrence William White. Schloss Nymphenburg: “King Ludwig I's Gallery of Beauties (Room 15).” Interlude.hk: “Life of Chopin: The Controversial Chopin Biography by Liszt” by Emily E. Hogstad . Interlude.hk: “The Spy who loved me! Liszt and Agnes Street-Klindworth”. Dance Biographies: “Alexandre Henri Dujarier” & “The Fascinating Lola Montez: The European Years.” State Library Victoria: “Wild times with Lola Montez” (The Battle of Ballarat). Elizabeth Kerri Mahon: “Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets: The Racy Life of Lola Montez.” Oktoberfest.de: “The History of Oktoberfest”. Encyclopedia of 1848 Revolutions: “Economic Crisis in the first half of 1847” (Ohio.edu). The post EP065 SETTING EUROPE ON FIRE appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

INSIDE IRAN: CONFRONTING REVOLUTIONARY FIGURES AND UNCOVERING THE DOUBLE COUPColleague Craig Unger. Unger describes his 2014 trip to Tehran to find Iranian corroboration for the October Surprise. He visited the former US Embassy, now a "Den of Spies" museum documenting the 1953 CIA coup against Mossadegh, which remains a source of deep grievance. Unger secured a rare interview with Mohsen Rafighdoost, a founder of the Revolutionary Guards and Khomeini's driver. During the interview, Rafighdoost slipped, saying "If we met with the Republicans..."—a moment Unger captured on video. Unger also interviewed Abolhassan Banisadr, the ousted first president of the Islamic Republic, in Versailles. Banisadr provided documents confirming the plot, describing it as a "double coup": it removed Carter in the US and allowed hardliners to consolidate power in Iran by undermining moderates like himself. NUMBER 7

 DEFOE THE MASTER SPY AND AVERY THE STRATEGIST Colleagues Sean Kingsley and Rex Cowan, The Pirate King. The group discusses the irony of Defoe and Avery attending a play about Avery's life, which Defoe secretly wrote under a pseudonym. Kingsley emphasizes Defoe's role as a master spy using multiple aliases. They conclude that Avery was a strategist who defied the simple "swashbuckling" pirate stereotype. NUMBER 4