SpyMasters17 Heinä 2025

Torture, Terror and Trump: The CIA in the 21st Century with Tim Weiner

Description: In this explosive episode of The Spymasters Podcast, journalist and host Antonia Senior sits down with legendary investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tim Weiner to discuss his gripping new book, The Mission: The CIA and the 21st Century. From the darkest days of the War on Terror to the chaotic aftermath of 9/11, Weiner unpacks the CIA's transformation—and failures—in the modern era. We delve deep into the CIA’s use of torture, the ethics of enhanced interrogation, and the long shadow of Guantanamo Bay. Weiner exposes the battles between intelligence and policy, the resurgence of Russia, and the ongoing crises within the American intelligence community. We ask what does a a second Trump presidency mean for the CIA, for global intelligence alliances, and for democracy itself? This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in espionage, covert operations, national security, and the real story behind the CIA’s role in shaping the 21st century. Keywords: CIA, Tim Weiner, The Mission, War on Terror, 9/11, torture, enhanced interrogation, Guantanamo Bay, intelligence failure, covert operations, Trump CIA, Trump 2024, American intelligence, NSA, FBI, drone strikes, national security, espionage podcast, Antonia Senior, The Spymasters Podcast, intelligence agencies, deep state, CIA torture program, counterterrorism, CIA history, CIA Trump, CIA Biden, spy podcast, CIA secrets, Black Sites, CIA coverups Links: 📘 Buy the book: https://amzn.eu/d/9ot0xvR 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes: The Spymasters Podcast 📱 Follow Antonia Senior on X: @tonisenior. @spymasterspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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KGB Literati: How Soviet Spy Fiction Shaped the Secret State

What happens when a secret police force writes its own novels? In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior is joined by academic and KGB expert Filip Kovacevic to explore the hidden world of Soviet...

15 Tammi 1h 2min

Spymasters and Aspects of Crime Books of the Year 2025!

This special crossover episode brings together espionage and crime fans for a fast-paced round-table on our Books of the Year 2025. Antonia Senior (Spymasters) is joined by: Paul Burke – host of...

11 Joulu 20251h 8min

China, Espionage and the Price of Compromise: The Peak, with San Guthrie

Former diplomat and political insider Sam Guthrie joins Antonia Senior to talk about Chinese espionage, industrial spying and his debut Hong Kong–set thriller, The Peak. Blending politics, business an...

27 Marras 202539min

Spy fiction: hidden classics and old favourites with Paul Burke

In this lively literary conversation, Antonia Senior and Paul Burke explore the fascinating world of spy and crime fiction — from the golden age of classic espionage novels to the digital dilemmas of ...

13 Marras 202530min

Spying on the Revolution: Gunnar Ekberg, Infiltration, and the Birth of Modern Terrorism.

In this episode, Antonia Senior speaks with journalist and author Jason Burke about The Revolutionists, and the extraordinary true story of Gunnar Ekberg — the Swedish spy who infiltrated radical left...

30 Loka 20251h 4min

Behind German Lines: The White Lady, with Dr Helen Fry

In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior speaks with bestselling historian Dr. Helen Fry about her riveting new book, The White Lady. Set in German-occupied Belgium during World War I and World ...

16 Loka 202534min

Spies, fiction, and the legacy of October 7. The Protocols of Spying with Merle Nygate.

Join host Antonia Senior as she delves into the gripping world of espionage with author Merle Nygate. In this episode, they explore the challenges of writing a spy thriller set against the backdrop of...

2 Loka 202533min

The Wolfpack and the Codebreakers: The Enigma story from the German perspective, with Roger Moorhouse

In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior interviews historian Roger Moorhouse about the Enigma code and its impact on naval warfare during World War II. The conversation explores the crucial role...

18 Syys 202537min