S9E7 A CIA Agent, a Scarf, and a Stairwell

S9E7 A CIA Agent, a Scarf, and a Stairwell

Inheriting a familial military legacy, Rachel joined the CIA after working a career in male-dominated spaces such as startups and as a military contractor. Discussing her experiences as a military family member, to living through a war in service, she shares a rare perspective on military life, culture, and survivorship.

Rachel Cuda made history as the first-ever CIA officer to approach Congress about the Agency’s treatment of sexual assault victims, advocating for systemic change. Leading generations of other survivors, she helped share their stories and was the first of only two CIA officers selected to testify before Congress under oath in closed-door hearings. In just eleven months, her efforts culminated in landmark legislation being passed as part of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that mandated reforms such as requiring the CIA establish a dedicated Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention office, improving reporting mechanisms, enhancing victim support, and ensuring independent investigations to address sexual misconduct more effectively. Previously anonymous to the public, Rachel came forward in Fall 2024, sharing her name and story with the world.

Host: Katie Koestner

Editor: Evan Mader

Producers: Catrina Aglubat and Emily Wang

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S9E18 Angry Enough to Rewire the Brain (Uploaded for Spotify)

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S9E18 Angry Enough to Rewire the Brain

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S9E17 Harvard Grad on a 10 Mile Hike in Northern Ireland Part 2 with Winnie Li: Dark Chapter (Uploaded for Spotify)

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S9E17 Harvard Grad on a 10 Mile Hike in Northern Ireland Part 2 with Winnie Li: Dark Chapter

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S9E15 Going for the Fastest Known Time on the John Muir Trail (Uploaded for Spotify)

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S9E15 Going for the Fastest Known Time on the John Muir Trail

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