Best Counterintelligence Podcasts (2025)

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There’s new leadership at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 4:46

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The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has new leadership in place. Justin Overbaugh has been serving as acting director of DCSA since November. Overbaugh was confirmed by the Senate in September to serve as deputy under secretary of defense for intelligence and security. His appointment to also lead DCSA comes after full-time director…

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Kash Patel Is Dismantling FBI Counterintelligence (w/ Derek Owen & R.M Schneiderman) 30:27

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Ben Parker is joined by Derek Owen and R.M Schneiderman to discuss their deeply reported investigation into how the FBI rebuilt its counterintelligence capabilities after decades of failure—and how Trump-world politics, Kash Patel, and shifting priorities could put America at risk. Read more from Owen and Schneiderman here: https://www.thebulwark.c…

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Why Is Mark Cuban Working To Cut Drug Prices? 36:15

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Mark Cuban joins Jonathan Cohn to give his take on why America’s healthcare system is broken and what it would take to fix it. Cuban breaks down prescription drug pricing, the role of PBMs, and how his Cost Plus Drug Company is making medications affordable for millions. Cuban also weighs in on system reforms, transparency, and whether U.S. healthc…

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Tim and Sam Rank Trump’s Cabinet From Hell 30:58

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Tim Miller and Sam Stein give their takes on the Trump cabinet after a full year of chaos, incompetence, and outright danger. From “livable” appointments to the "worst of the worst" category, they rank every cabinet member and argue over who did the most damage in 2025. Note: this video was recorded on December 22, 2025. Any horrible acts committed…

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True Spies Classic: The Real Sopranos | FBI 36:30

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FBI agent Giovanni Rocco grew up playing in the back yards of New Jersey's criminal class. As an adult, he went undercover to take them down. In this classic episode of True Spies, Vanessa Kirby follows Giovanni's descent into the violent world that inspired HBO's hit series, The Sopranos. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle produc…

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DHS looks to cut number of paper FOIA requests 8:26

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The Department of Homeland Security is looking to cut down on the number of paper Freedom of Information Act requests it receives. Under a final rule set to go into effect next month, DHS will require most people to submit FOIA and Privacy Act requests electronically. DHS will allow for alternative submission methods in limited circumstances where …

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Norman Rockwell’s Granddaughter Rips Into DHS for Hijacking His Legacy (w/ Daisy Rockwell) 9:53

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DHS is using Norman Rockwell’s art to sell an anti-immigrant message and his family is furious. Catherine Rampell sits down with Daisy Rockwell, Norman Rockwell’s granddaughter and a writer and artist herself, to talk about why these images are being misused, what Rockwell actually believed, and get her take on how nostalgia and Americana are being…

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Is DOJ Playing Games With the Epstein Investigation? (w/ Ryan Goodman) 41:46

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Bill Kristol sits down with Ryan Goodman to discuss new and upcoming Epstein document releases. They’ll cover which records to watch for next, what the disclosures do—and don’t—tell us so far, and whether the U.S. Department of Justice is dragging its feet, playing procedural games, or protecting powerful interests.…

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Global Intelligence 2025 Year in Review 19:07

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Send us a text 🔍 Global Intelligence Yearly Wrap-Up 2025 | Terrorism, Espionage, Foreign Interference & Hybrid Warfare This special Year in Review episode of Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up steps back from the weekly headlines to examine the national security and intelligence trends that defined 2025 — and what they tell us about the threat envi…

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Does Trump’s Bruised Hand Story Make Sense? 11:36

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Sam Stein and Jared Poland give their takes on a curious White House claim. After repeated questions about Donald Trump’s bruised hand, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said it was caused by constant handshaking and aspirin use. So we decided to test it.By The Bulwark

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The 12 Days of Grift-mas 3:49

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A holiday classic, Bulwark-style. From foreign jets to fake honors, we rewrote The 12 Days of Christmas to keep track of Trump’s greatest hits in 2025. The 12 Days of Grift-mas, annotated: 1 giant Qatari jet: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy5lp4v594o 2 peace awards: FIFA Peace Prize (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/screw-it-lets-rename-the-moon-t…

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The Bulwark’s 2025 Predictions Are Put On Trial 16:29

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Donald Trump’s first year back in office is in the books, but how accurate were The Bulwark predictions from this past year? Sam Stein is joined by “Judge” Mona Charen to put our 2025 forecasts under the gavel. From Trump’s health and pardons to government shutdowns, MAGA infighting, and political chaos, we revisit what we got right, what we got wr…

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Trump Spent the Holidays Yelling at the TV 13:30

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While most Americans were with family, Trump spent the night before Christmas Eve rage-posting threats at TV networks he doesn’t like. Tim Miller was on MS NOW Reports to disuss. Watch MS NOW Reports: https://www.ms.nowBy The Bulwark

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Sam & Sarah Read Their Own Hate Mail 17:04

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Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell made a mistake. They decided to take on their haters and read mean comments from the internet about each other. What followed was a mix of roasting, self-reflection, interruptions, hair discourse, Seinfeld heresy, and the comment section doing what it does best.By The Bulwark

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Veterans Affairs will no longer perform some emergency services 6:48

7d ago6:48

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Veterans Affairs will no longer perform abortions in emergency cases in light of a new legal opinion from the Justice Department. The VA started providing abortions to veterans in certain life-threatening circumstances in fall 2022. This comes after the Supreme Court ruling on the Dobbs v. Jackson case. The department began the process of rolling b…

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Holy Cow, Young Conservatives Are NOT Okay 21:35

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Tim Miller and JVL take on a Manhattan Institute focus group that exposed open praise for grotesque “strongman” politics, overt antisemitism, and casual acceptance of extremist figures like Nick Fuentes. Read JVL's Triad newsletter on the focus group: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/behold-the-focus-group-from-hell-city-journal-young-republicans Read …

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New bipartisan bill makes access to federal disaster aid relief easier 6:22

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency would be required to create a universal disaster assistance application under a bill passed by the Senate last week. The goal of the Disaster Assistance Simplification Act is to make it easier for disaster survivors to access federal aid. Lawmakers say the current process is complex and time consuming, with d…

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The Man Behind John le Carré 38:12

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John le Carré, born David Cornwell in 1931, was a British novelist renowned for his morally complex spy fiction. Writing under a pen name gave him the freedom to publish while he worked in both MI5 and MI6, but after the breakthrough success of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, he left the intel community world for good. Le Carré’s work spanned th…

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True Spies Debrief: Anthony Vinci on the Fourth Intelligence Revolution 53:04

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Anthony Vinci is a former DIA case officer who went on to serve at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency before entering the private sector. His new book, The Fourth Intelligence Revolution, bridges the divide between the intelligence community and the tech world. Anthony spoke with True Spies producer Morgan Childs about why this new era put…

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Can “60 Minutes” Survive Bari Weiss? (w/ Max Tani) 24:03

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Bari Weiss just spiked a "60 Minutes" story on the CECOT scandal, sparking outrage inside CBS and across the media world. Sam Stein and JVL are joined by Semafor’s Max Tani to break down what happened, why Weiss made the call, and how Trump’s shadow looms over CBS News. Read more in Morning Shots: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-and-co-cant-keep…

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Trump’s Trade Wars Are Crushing America’s Bourbon Industry 17:06

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Sam Stein, Catherine Rampell and Sonny Bunch take on Trump’s trade wars, the bourbon bust in Kentucky, and how tariffs, retaliation, and broken alliances are hammering an iconic American industry.By The Bulwark

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Defense Dept fails to pass its annual audit, again 5:44

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The Defense Department failed to pass its annual audit once again. Auditors found 26 material weaknesses and “two significant deficiencies related to the DoD’s internal controls over financial reporting.” The review covered the department’s $4.7 trillion in assets and another $4.7 trillion in liabilities. The Pentagon has failed every audit since l…

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Todd Blanche Faceplants During Epstein Files Release Interview 19:04

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Sam Stein and Jack Cocchiarella take on US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’ struggling through his appearance on Meet the Press as he stumbles through excuses for the heavily redacted Epstein files.By The Bulwark

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Ro Khanna on Trump’s Endless Epstein Stonewalling 30:44

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) joins Bill Kristol to discuss the Trump administration’s attempts to slow the release of the Epstein files.By The Bulwark

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Bondi Beach Attack: Deep Dive 33:24

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Send us a text 🔥 Bondi Beach Attack: Deep Dive | Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up This week on Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson — retired CSIS intelligence officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network — delivers a deep-dive intelligence analysis into one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in Australia in…

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MAGA Conspiracies Falsely Accused a Brown University Student 11:15

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Tim Miller takes on the MAGA conspiracies that falsely accused a Brown University student of murder. After the Brown University shooting, right-wing influencers like Laura Loomer, Benny Johnson, and even a DOJ official spread baseless accusations targeting a student. The real killer was later identified on Thursday, a 48-year-old Portuguese nationa…

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Trump Slaps His Name on the Kennedy Center 14:40

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JVL and Catherine Rampell take on the re-naming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to the Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, as Donald Trump continues to put his name on anything he can, congress approval or not. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. …

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LIVE REACTION: Epstein Files Released, Elise Stefanik Quits 23:58

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Sarah, JVL, and Tim Miller are going live to discuss the HUGE news day. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKESBy The Bulwark

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Ben Shapiro Nuked His Own Allies at TPUSA 20:28

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Ben Shapiro slammed Candace Owens at TPUSA's AmericaFest and exposed a growing civil war inside conservative media. Sam Stein and Will Sommer give their takes on the backlash, Tucker Carlson’s response, Megyn Kelly’s role, and why no one seems capable of stopping the chaos. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Pro…

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Crisis Response Canine Hangs Up His Harness 16:57

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On this installment of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we're revisiting an archival episode to learn how Gio and his crisis response canine colleagues provide vital support to the Bureau’s mission. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/gio to learn more about his storied career and impact on …

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Republican lawmakers seek reauthorization of key VA programs 6:16

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House Republicans are seeking annual reauthorization of key programs at the Veterans Affairs Department. Top lawmakers on the House VA Committee are leading a series of bills that would reauthorize the department’s Veteran Readiness and Employment program. This is the third wave of VA reauthorization bills lawmakers have introduced. The legislation…

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Dr. Oz Speech Goes Off the Rails (w/ Keith Edwards) 17:39

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Tim Miller is joined by Keith Edwards to take on Trump Media’s head-scratching move into nuclear fusion, the sprawling corruption tying together crypto, energy, and media power, and why major TV networks just handed Trump free airtime with no pushback. They also discuss elite cowardice, Dr. Oz’s bizarre speech, and the freakout over a hockey TV sho…

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Scott Bessent Loses It After Getting Heckled at a Wine Bar 10:01

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Tim Miller takes on the viral confrontation between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and a protester at a DC wine bar, and makes the case that public officials don’t get to cause mass suffering and still expect polite silence in public. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES.…

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There’s a new recruitment opportunity at HHS 7:42

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There’s a new recruitment opportunity at Health and Human Services. The agency has just launched the Roy Wilkins Fellowship. It’s reserved for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, who are interested in public service. Many of HHS’s divisions will host career fairs to promote the new fellowship, including the National …

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Tim Miller, Andrew Egger and Will Saletan on Trump's White House Address 21:07

7d ago21:07

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Tim Miller, Andrew Egger and Will Saletan react to Trump's White House address. From grievance speedruns to tariff denial and whatever is going on with that garland.By The Bulwark

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BREAKING: Dan Bongino to Resign as FBI Deputy Director 16:19

8d ago16:19

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Sam Stein and Will Sommer give their takes on the news that Dan Bongino is on his way out at the FBI. They discuss Bongino’s bizarre tenure, his struggle to reconcile conspiracy culture with reality, and what comes next.By The Bulwark