Best Counterintelligence Podcasts (2025)

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Sharing Intelligence: Challenges between US and Ukraine 34:56

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After Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. rushed to create a secret center that set targets for the Ukrainians to destroy. But the counteroffensive of 2023 failed to achieve its goals. So, what went wrong? New York Times reporter Adam Entous spent more than a year reporting on this story. He joins SpyCast host Sasha Ingber to talk abo…

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Russia's Sabotage Squads. Trump's Jet Dramas. 25:24

18h ago25:24

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Send us a text 🔍 Russia’s Sabotage Squads. Trump’s Jet Dramas 📅 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up – May 17, 2025 🎧 Hosted by Neil Bisson – Director, Global Intelligence Knowledge Network Russia’s sabotage squads are stepping up operations across Europe — and the implications for Canada are real. In this week’s episode, Neil Bisson dives deep into …

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Ransomware gangs and OSINT 19:01

5d ago19:01

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Ransomware groups continue to generate significant profits, frequently relying on recycled or leaked code—leading researchers to describe them as “lazy.” OSINT analysts follow cryptocurrency transactions to trace financial trails, while effective defense depends on early detection, system-level visibility, and staying alert to shifts in attacker te…

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Stories From the President's Daily Brief 25:34

8d ago25:34

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Conflict has been escalating between two nuclear powers–India and Pakistan. It started in April, after India blamed Pakistan for supporting militants who carried out a massacre in Kashmir. President Trump offered to help defuse the tensions.Throughout history, India and Pakistan’s hostility has been documented in the President's Daily Brief, a high…

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Terror Plot in London. Bulgarian Spy Ring Exposed. 27:26

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The Minions: Putin's Expendable Spies 32:36

13d ago32:36

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They were a spy cell like no other — operating from quiet British suburbs, hailing from Bulgaria, and working on behalf of Russia. Their handler dubbed them “The Minions,” and their plots stretched across Europe and spanned honeytraps, abductions, and murder. At the time of this recording, six have been convicted and await sentencing. To parse out …

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US NSA Steps Down. Chinese Spy in German Parliament. 28:12

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Protecting Chinese Students from Scammers 13:31

17d ago13:31

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we're warning the public about a financial fraud scheme involving scammers who impersonate Chinese law enforcement and target the U.S.-based Chinese community—in particular, Chinese students attending American universities. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. If…

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Using AI in OSINT investigations 52:23

19d ago52:23

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Discover how AI is revolutionizing OSINT, from speeding up data collection to generating comprehensive reports, while also addressing the challenges and ethical considerations. Hosts AJ and Robert dive deep with Lance James, discussing real-world insights and the potential for misuse.By Authentic8

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Escalation: Tracking the US-Ukraine Relationship 40:43

20d ago40:43

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The United States and Ukraine have had a long, complicated history that has been defined by just as much partnership and collaboration as hesitation and disagreement. This dynamic is laid bare in the 7-part podcast series ‘Escalation,’ produced by our partners at Goat Rodeo, with the national security publication Lawfare. In April 2025, The Interna…

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Cyber Espionage Targets Diplomats. Mossad's Illegal Operations. 29:28

24d ago29:28

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Send us a text 🔥 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | April 25, 2025 Mossad vs. Netanyahu 🇮🇱 | ISIS in Australia 🇦🇺 | Parcel Bomb in the UK 🇬🇧 | Kashmir Attack 🇮🇳 | Cyber Espionage 🔐 | Signal Leak in U.S. 🇺🇸 | Canada Election Interference 🇨🇦 In this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson—Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge…

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Transnational Repression 9:58

24d ago9:58

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll define transnational repression (also known as TNR), explain the different forms it can take and why the FBI investigates it, and teach you how you can report suspected incidents to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov…

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Where the ‘West V. Russia’ Plot Begins 34:17

27d ago34:17

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Why does Vladimir Putin often say that the West is conspiring to weaken Russia? Historian James Crossland traces this narrative back to a British intelligence officer and a failed assassination attempt on Vladimir Lenin in 1918. The story is featured in his new book, Rogue Agent, from Secret Plots to Psychological Warfare, the Untold Story of Rober…

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Joint Terrorism Task Forces 16:59

1M ago16:59

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On this episode of our podcast, we'll mark the 45th anniversary of FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces by discussing what JTTFs are, how the model came to be, why it's stood the test of time, and how law enforcement agencies across the country can benefit from joining their local JTTF. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/…

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Entering infosec as an outsider! Tips from a librarian turned cyber analyst 43:27

1M ago43:27

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A librarian and an OSINT analyst may have more in common than you realize. That’s how Tracy Maleeff found her way into cyber and made a name as InfoSec Sherpa.By Authentic8

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DOGE Layoffs and the Counterintelligence Threats They Pose 33:22

1M ago33:22

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Government employees were dismissed with startling swiftness and sweeping in the midst of the Trump administration's relentless pursuit to pare down the federal workforce. The sheer number of fired personnel and the manner in which US officials let them go have led to concerns that disillusioned former employees may share what they know with foreig…

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The Hazardous Devices School 26:43

1M ago26:43

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll give you a rare look inside the Bureau's Hazardous Devices School to learn how the FBI molds the world’s foremost civilian public-safety bomb techs; what it takes to join their humble, but elite, ranks; and what inspires these public servants to put their lives on the line on a daily basis to kee…

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META Compromises US National Security? Canadian Campaign Plagued with Foreign Interference. 25:18

1M ago25:18

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Send us a text 🎙️ META Compromises U.S. National Security? Canadian Election Infiltrated? Russia Sabotages Europe? Welcome to this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up—where espionage, sabotage, cyber-attacks, and foreign interference collide in a whirlwind of global intrigue. 💥 Join Neil Bisson, Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge N…

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Taiwan: China’s Testing Ground for Intelligence Operations 32:11

1M ago32:11

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It's no secret that China has recently stepped up political and military pressure on the democratically governed island of Taiwan. But then, there are the Chinese Communist Party's covert efforts: Recruiting from the inside, gathering intelligence, and exerting influence. Executive Director of the Global Taiwan Institute Russell Hsiao breaks down B…

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Canadian Neo-Nazi Convicted. Trump Tells NSC Officials "You're Fired!" 23:05

2M ago23:05

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Send us a text 🌍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up (April 4, 2025) | Espionage, Diplomatic Tensions & Security Shake-Ups Welcome to Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, where we analyze the most pressing intelligence and national security stories shaping the world. With over 25 years of experience in intelligence and law enforcement, Neil Bisson—Di…

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What is counterintelligence? 39:37

2M ago39:37

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From government to private enterprise, counterintelligence can unlock big benefits in cybersecurity. We sit down with a counterintelligence professional to define the practice, and how everyone can benefit by employing it.By Authentic8

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Introducing Targeted 33:15

2M ago33:15

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Targeted uncovers harrowing stories of people who have been singled out and systematically dismantled—whether for political reasons, personal vendettas, or simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Each episode deep dives into the tactics used against someone, the devastating consequences, and the remarkable lessons they’ve learned in …

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Understanding Chinese Espionage Through 900 Cases 31:43

2M ago31:43

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Nicholas Eftimiades’ 34 year career in government spanned the CIA, State Department and the Defense Intelligence Agency. He's published three books that examine the structure, methodology and operations of China's intelligence services. This, he says, led a Chinese communist newspaper to declare him an enemy of the state in the ‘90s. Now, Nick is r…

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Remembering The CIA’s Mind Games 33:44

2M ago33:44

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Sidney Gottlieb was one of the CIA’s star chemists during the Cold War. As head of MKUltra, he ran a brazen—and deadly—program aimed at mind control. Gottlieb and fellow scientists tried to keep the work secret by destroying files, but historian John Lisle has new details from the six boxes that remained untouched. He shares insights and reflection…

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OPP Using Phone Spyware. Tesla Terrorists? 26:30

2M ago26:30

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Send us a text 🔍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | March 21, 2025 🌐💣 Espionage, sabotage, and surveillance... oh my. In this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson—retired CSIS intelligence officer and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network—dives deep into the most pressing national security and intelligence headli…

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My Mission Miniseries - Kelly Walker 6:37

2M ago6:37

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On this My Mission episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll meet Kelly Walker, an elementary school teacher-turned-Hazardous Devices School curriculum specialist who helps the Bureau prepare the nation's civilian public-safety bomb techs to protect communities from explosive threats. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov…

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"We’re back, and we’re your new hosts" 33:27

2M ago33:27

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Meet the new hosts of NeedleStack. Robert Vamosi is a CISSP and award-winning journalist. AJ Nash has two decades of experience in the Intelligence community. Together they will host new episodes of NeedleStack, with an array of amazing guests.By Authentic8

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From Covert to Overt: Valerie Plame on political retaliation 32:58

2M ago32:58

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Valerie Plame’s clandestine life made headlines in 2003 after her CIA cover was leaked to the press. Her husband, an ambassador, had gone to Niger to investigate whether yellowcake uranium had been transferred to Iraq to make weapons of mass destruction. He publicly challenged the Bush administration on what we now know was false intelligence. Vale…

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Moscow Spy Ring Planned Assassination. Canada Braces for AI Powered Foreign Interference. 30:29

2M ago30:29

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Send us a text 🌍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | March 14, 2025 Get facts, intelligence, and insights—not spin and opinion. In this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, Neil Bisson unpacks the most critical intelligence and national security stories shaping the world today. 🔍 This Episode Covers: 🕵️‍♂️ Russian Spy Ring & Assassination Pl…

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75th Anniversary of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List 22:37

2M ago22:37

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we highlight the 75th anniversary of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives program—commonly known as the Top Ten list. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can view the current iteration of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List at fbi.gov/wanted/topten. You can also vis…

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Eyes on The Ground: The National Resistance Front in Afghanistan 31:25

2M ago31:25

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After the Taliban took back control of Afghanistan, the National Resistance Front rose up to defy them. We spoke with their leader Ahmad Massoud, who has overseen hundreds of military and intelligence-gathering operations. He’s following the footsteps of his father, who led his own resistance group, the Northern Alliance, until members of Al Qaeda …

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Can Western Democracies Still Rely on US Intelligence? 23:11

2M ago23:11

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Send us a text 🌎 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up – March 7, 2025 🕵️‍♂️ 🚨 This week’s episode is packed with intelligence and national security developments you NEED to know! From Russian cyber threats to Arctic security vulnerabilities, espionage scandals, and the latest geopolitical tensions—Neil Bisson breaks it all down with expert analysis. …

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Countering Transnational Organized Crime 14:07

2M ago14:07

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On this episode of our podcast, we’ll discuss why and how the FBI investigates transnational organized crime and how you can report suspected TOC activity to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/organizedcrime to learn more about the transnational organized crime threat …

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From NFL to Espionage: The Story of Ernest Cuneo 27:33

3M ago27:33

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He was an American spy before an American spy agency existed. NFL player Ernest Cuneo, a little known first generation Italian American, worked with British intelligence to convince the United States to join World War II, and helped lay the groundwork for modern day espionage. Thomas Maier traces Cuneo’s extraordinary life in his new book, The Invi…

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Putin's Warning to "Western Elites". iPhone Zero-Click Vulnerability. 25:23

3M ago25:23

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Send us a text 🌍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | February 28, 2025 🔎 This week, we dive into the most pressing intelligence and national security stories shaping the world. From China’s transnational repression to India’s alleged foreign interference in Canada, Taiwan’s undersea cable sabotage, and North Korean troops in Ukraine—these stories …

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Debriefing from the Ukrainian Front 29:54

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A fourth year of war in Ukraine begins. But for Lt. Col. Kyrylo Berkal, who’s been fighting since Russia first invaded in 2014, the battle for his country has raged much longer. Now, he’s second in command of the elite Third Assault Brigade, which has played a major role in critical battles against Russia and continues to develop new technologies t…

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Searching for Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone 14:52

3M ago14:52

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On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll discuss this ongoing case and explain how investigators are working to solve the disappearance of Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone, 20 years later. We’ll also get to know who Danielle and Richard were before they vanished and detail how you can help the Bureau figure out what happened to them. For a full tr…

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Iran Detains UK Couple. Mexican Cartels Listed as Terrorists. 29:13

3M ago29:13

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Send us a text 🌍 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up – February 21, 2025 Welcome to another episode of Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up! This week, we’re diving into the intelligence and national security stories shaping our world. 🔍 U.S. intelligence agencies are shifting focus away from preventing large-scale terrorist attacks like 9/11—are they…

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How did Harriet Tubman operate as a spy? 32:33

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She’s known for helping to free people through the Underground Railroad, but Harriet Tubman was also a spy during the Civil War. And with the intelligence she collected, the Maryland native became the first woman to lead men into battle on gunboats down the Combahee River in South Carolina. The Combahee River Raid destroyed several vital Confederat…

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MI5 Lied in Court! Canada Names Fentanyl Czar. 27:31

3M ago27:31

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Send us a text 🚨 MI5’s Courtroom Deception & China’s Digital Influence 🚨 This week on Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, we break down MI5’s shocking admission that it misled courtsabout a violent neo-Nazi informant. What happens when intelligence agencies go too far in protecting their sources? 🤔 Meanwhile, a Chinese-backed disinformation campaig…

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Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores Added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List 4:25

3M ago4:25

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On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores, who is accused of flooding the U.S. with deadly drugs and other crimes. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also view Meza-Flores' wanted poster at fbi.gov/wanted/topten/fausto-isidro-meza-flores. Subsc…

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What's next for Kim Jong Un? 32:52

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North Korea is growing more dangerous, but no U.S. administration has been able to crack the code on its leader Kim Jong Un. Now, there’s even less incentive for Kim to negotiate because of the support he’s getting from Russia. So what will Kim do next, and where is he vulnerable? Jung H. Pak, a former CIA analyst who served as the country’s top di…

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U.S. Intelligence in Crisis & Cameras: China’s Digital Spies? 27:51

3M ago27:51

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Send us a text 🚨 U.S. Intelligence in Crisis & Cameras: China’s Digital Spies? 🚨 This week on Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, we analyze a growing crisis in U.S. intelligence—with the CIA facing workforce reductions and the FBI under political pressure from the new Trump administration. Is America’s intelligence community at risk of losing its …

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Intercepting the South American Theft Group Threat 10:13

3M ago10:13

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On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll discuss why and how the FBI is working to stem the complex criminal threat posed by South American Theft Groups. And Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll will explain why the Bureau refuses to fumble the fight against violent crime. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. Y…

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Campus Cloak-and-Dagger: Spies Targeting American Universities 29:47

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For decades, colleges and universities have been a destination for espionage. Especially in recent years, the use of international students and faculty as spies on American campuses has been particularly daunting. Why do intelligence services, both foreign and domestic, target colleges and universities? And what is there to gain on these campuses? …

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Final Foreign Interference Report Analysis. Black Widow Spy in UK. 25:23

4M ago25:23

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Send us a text 🔎 Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up | January 31, 2025 Top-secret level analysis on intelligence, espionage, and global security threats. This week, we’re diving into some of the most critical developments in intelligence and national security: 🚨 FBI Investigation Uncovers China-Libya Arms Trafficking – A former UN diplomat and a Mo…

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Agent Zo: The woman who defied the Nazis and Communists 30:52

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Agent Zo was the only female Polish resistance agent to reach London as a courier during WWII and the only female member of Poland's fabled 'Silent Unseen' paratroopers. Yet despite having researched Poland's wartime resistance movement, many of us have never heard of her. Why? If you liked this episode, check out these links: Agent Zo: The Extraor…

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CIA Insider Threat. Foreign Interference threatens Liberal Leadership Race 24:03

4M ago24:03

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Send us a text 🚨 This Week on Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up 🚨 Join Neil Bisson, retired intelligence officer with over 25 years of experience, for raw intelligence that’s unbiased, unfiltered, and unapologetic. This podcast is for individuals who demand insights beyond watered-down government narratives or politically biased agendas. If you wa…

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How will President Trump handle intelligence in his second term? 32:47

4M ago32:47

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Now that President Trump has been inaugurated, what can we expect for the intelligence community? On his first full day in his first term, he visited the CIA to voice support. But he has also displayed deep skepticism and accused spy agencies of undermining him. Beth Sanner is a highly decorated, retired career intelligence officer who briefed Trum…

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Canada Fails to Deport Sr. Iranian Official. Taiwan Faces Surge in Chinese Espionage 28:52

4M ago28:52

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Send us a text 🚨 This Week on the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up 🚨 Ready to dive into the world of intelligence, espionage, and national security? Join Neil Bisson, Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network, as he unpacks this week’s most gripping stories with insights that rival top-tier government briefings. With over 25 years in …

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