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Latest Episodes

A CIA Psychologist on the Minds of World Leaders, Pt. 1 with Dr. Ursula Wilder
February 20, 2024

SummaryDr. Ursula Wilder (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss the intersections between psychology and intelligence. Ursula is a clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience working at the Central Intelligence Agency.What You

CIA Director, Defense Secretary, Gentleman with Leon Panetta
February 13, 2024

SummaryLeon Panetta (Panetta Institute) joins Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss his lifetime of American public service. Secretary Panetta was the 2023 recipient of SPYs William H. Webster Award.What Youll LearnIntelligenceDirecting the Central Int

“The British Monarchy and Secret Intelligence” with Rory Cormac and Richard Aldrich
February 06, 2024

SummaryRory Cormac (X) and Richard Aldrich join Andrew (X;LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence and the British Monarchy. The links between the royals and espionage prove the Crown to be far more than just a figurehead.What Youll LearnIntelligencePr

From the Vault: 70th Anniversary of James Bond - with Alexis Albion
January 30, 2024

SummaryCurators Alexis (LinkedIn) and Andrew (Twitter;LinkedIn) use James Bond artifacts in SPYs collection to discuss all things 007. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the first Ian Fleming novel, Casino Royale.What Youll LearnIntelligence

Australian National Day Special: “Intelligence Down Under with John Blaxland”
January 23, 2024

SummaryJohn Blaxland (Twitter, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter;LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence in Australia and Oceania. John is a widely recognized as a leading expert in this area.What Youll LearnIntelligence-Australias Intelligence Community

Rise of Devils: The Origins of Modern Terrorism with James Crossland
January 16, 2024

SummaryJames Crossland (Twitter) joins Andrew (Twitter;LinkedIn) to discuss the origins of modern terrorism. James is an expert on terrorism, intelligence, and propaganda.What Youll LearnIntelligence-The origins of modern terrorism-19th century s

From the Vault: The Professional Hacker with Eric Escobar (Pt 1.)
January 09, 2024

SummaryEric Escobar (Twitter; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss compromising networks and information security. He has a coveted DEFCON Black Badge.What Youll LearnIntelligence-What keeps Eric up at night-Thinking like a

From the Vault: “The Counterintelligence Chief” – with FBI Assistant Director Alan Kohler
January 02, 2024

SummaryAlan Kohler joins Andrew to discuss the FBIs counterintelligence division. He is a recipient of the FBI Directors Award for Outstanding Counterintelligence Investigation.***FULL SHOWNOTES AVAILABLE HERE***What Youll LearnIntelligence-Coun

From the Vault: Ukraine & Intelligence: One Year on – with Shane Harris
December 26, 2023

SummaryShane Harris (Twitter, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter;LinkedIn) to discuss the role of intelligence in the Ukraine conflict one year after it began. Shane reports on intelligence for the Washington Post and is the author of two books.What You

“Making Sense of China, Taiwan, & America” – Pacific Intelligence with Bonny Lin
December 19, 2023

SummaryBonny Lin (Biography) joins Andrew (Twitter;LinkedIn) to discuss the current state of China and intelligence. Bonny is the Director of the ChinaPower Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.What Youll LearnIntelligence