33. The True Story of the Portland Spy Ring with Trevor Barnes
Today, Justin chats with former BBC senior reporter and producer, and now author, Trevor Barnes on the details of the Portland Spy Ring. This rare case involves stolen identities, money-hungry traitor...
24 Jan 20221h 41min
32. Espionage in Academia and Higher Education with Daniel Golden
Today, prolific journalist Daniel Golden dives into espionage recruitment at universities around the world. Faculty, staff, and students alike are often approached by covert operators from both sides ...
11 Jan 20221h 1min
31. The CIA Men Tortured in Fidel Castro's Cuba
In this solo episode, Justin dives into the story of three CIA men who survived against the odds in Havana, Cuba. As service technicians, their role was to set up surveillance equipment to monitor Cas...
3 Jan 202240min
30. A Counterintelligence Agent Turned Romanov Heir with Tim Tate
Today, prolific author and journalist Tim Tate shares the story of Polish Intelligence Officer Michael Goleniewski. A figure in James Angleton's complicated time with the CIA, Goleniewski was an exper...
27 Des 20211h 46min
29. Communist Indoctrination of American POWs with Brian D. McKnight
Today, author and scholar Brian McKnight delves into Chinese treatment of American prisoners of war during in Korea. Following the armistice that ended the Korean War in 1954, 23 American POWs refused...
20 Des 20211h 13min
28. The Complicated Case of James Angleton with Jefferson Morley
Today, journalist, author, and expert Jefferson Morley shares unique details on the life and career of one of of the most controversial CIA figures: James Angleton. Angleton was the CIA'S chief of cou...
13 Des 20211h 10min
27. The Unlikely Alliance between the CIA and Ex-Communist Polish Intelligence with John Pomfret
Today, author and journalist John Pomfret shares details about the true story of an interesting alliance involving Polish spies aiding the United States. After years of working against each other, ex-...
29 Nov 202153min
26. The Green Beret Defector with Greg Walker
Today, author and former special forces officer Greg Walker shares the little-known story of a David Baez, a green beret defector. Baez was a Nicaraguan national whose father was killed by U.S.-backed...
22 Nov 20211h 28min
