November Kelly, Abi Thorn and Devon seek to kill the James Bond in our minds.
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Being James Bond is celebrating 13+ Years of podcasting! Still dedicated to learning and exploring all you need to know, so that you can experience life, just a little more like James Bond.
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A new podcast dedicated to the world's favourite secret agent. Every fortnight, Alex Boucher and James Batchelor delve into the world of Bond - not just the films that made him famous, but the original novels, video games and the many, many other characters inspired by him.
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These are stories you were never meant to hear. The invisible but vital work of the world’s intelligence services: secret operatives playing to very different rules. The Spy Who, hosted by Indira Varma and Raza Jaffrey, takes you deep inside that shadow world to meet spies who risked everything in the national interest – or, sometimes, their own. Listen to The Spy Who ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-sp ...
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007 experts and fans from around the world discuss the latest news and views on the James Bond universe. Contact the show via Twitter hashtag #askbond
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Spybrary is a podcast for fans of spy books, spy tv and spy movies since 2017. We bring you author interviews and reader discussions on our favorite spy books and novels.
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We talk all over the Bond films. Just don’t ask us to whistle.
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Welcome to your clandestine classroom.
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An ex-Al Qaeda jihadi turned MI6 spy and a former monk turned filmmaker, have been embedded at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East. Together Aimen Dean and Thomas Small unpack the realities of war, fundamentalism and their global implications through first-hand experience.
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The spying adventures of Major Gabby Lane, MI6 Senior Field Agent. There's a new episode every Monday. Hear Gabby and her team of Agents: Hans (tech wizard and loyal friend), Laravelle (young and keen to prove herself), and Coniston (one of the elite MI6 assassins) as they find the traitors and stop the terrorists. Not only that, she drives an Aston Martin Vanquish.
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From the producers of Rebel Force Radio, BondCast is about James Bond and the 007 film franchise. Each month, hosts Jason Swank, Jimmy Mac and Jonathan Wilkins review a featured film from the vast James Bond catalog in order of release. From Dr No to Spectre and each film in between, the BondCast offers 007 discussion "Shaken not Slurred." Also, don't miss our James Bond Soundtrack review show "For Your EARS Only" hosted by Laird Malamed.
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True Spies takes you inside the world's greatest espionage and detective operations. Our hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Daisy Ridley and Rhiannon Neads talk to the real spies behind the missions. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would you do in their position? We explore and investigate real life thrillers, mysteries and crimes - stories that prove truth is stranger than fiction! These stories cover lies, murder, theft, sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. Y ...
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Enter the secretive world of spies, espionage, and covert operations. Hosted by former CIA analyst turned spy novelist, David McCloskey, and veteran security correspondent, Gordon Corera, this podcast unravels real-life spy stories, intelligence secrets, and the hidden power struggles shaping global events. From Cold War espionage to modern-day intelligence agencies like the CIA, MI6, and Mossad, explore the world of double agents, classified missions, and the shadowy figures who operate in ...
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00-Naifs, Joe and Joe, invite a friend to dissect the J. Bondiverse, one film at time. Along the way, the may just dissect something about themselves as well.
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Matt Gourley and Matt Mira love James Bond so much they decided to make a podcast about it. Each episode they invite a guest to dive deep into one movie from the greatest film franchise known to man. The entire James Bonding catalogue is now being re-released for free, one week at a time, starting 10/5/22. We never left. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Step into the shadow realm of spies, secrets, and subterfuge with the True Life Spy Stories Podcast. Join Philip Thompson as he meticulously deconstructs real-life espionage stories bringing history's most intriguing spies and covert operations to life. Philip delivers compelling narratives that blend historical accuracy with engaging storytelling. Whether you're a history buff, a spy fiction enthusiast, or simply curious about the hidden forces shaping world events, this podcast offers a fa ...
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This podcast presents true stories from the history of espionage. Interesting characters, tradecraft techniques, fascinating stories -- all are dealt with in this semi-weekly podcast. Espionage fiction and their authors are also topics of this podcast. The website for this podcast and related material is https://www.Spy-Story.com, and the author's website is https://www.JPROF.com.
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In 2020, the Financial Times exposed a €2 billion fraud at Wirecard, a high-flying German fintech. Many thought that was the end of the story. But for reporter Sam Jones, it was just the beginning. This season on Hot Money: Agent of Chaos, Jones investigates Wirecard’s chief operating officer, who vanished just as Wirecard collapsed. And turned out to also be a Russian spy. From an Ibizan sting operation to an attempted takeover of the Austrian intelligence service, his reporting spirals int ...
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Elizabeth Hurley takes us on an incredible true crime journey: the theft of the iconic Aston Martin DB5, with ejector seat and machine guns, driven by Sean Connery as 007 in Goldfinger. We meet the rock stars, designers, thieves and art detectives who are part of this extraordinary story. The car's insurers are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the Goldfinger DB5. For more information visit www.artrecovery.com/aston-martin. Disclaimer: The Great James Bond ...
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Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode unpacks global events through the lens of intelligence and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and analysts. Tune in for balanced, critical perspectives that will expand your understanding of our uncertain world, deciphering the most e ...
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James Bond Radio is the podcast for 007 fans. Every Friday, join lifelong Bond fanatics Tom Sears & Chris Wright, as they explore the world of 007. From celebrity interviews with the likes of Sir Roger Moore, Bruce Glover, John Glen, and Peter Lamont, to all the latest news and reviews. With 5 years of faithful service to the Bond community and features in Variety, The Times and on BBC Radio 2, James Bond Radio is your guide to all things Bond. Disclaimer: James Bond Radio is an unofficial e ...
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THE DIVIDE is a 12-part spy thriller from Definitely Human, releasing weekly from October 2025 to January 2026. Paul Wilder used to be a spy, but he’s put that life behind him. Now, three years after he ‘retired’, he meets a woman with an offer he’s not allowed to refuse. Across the UK of 1964, Wilder must unravel a web of corruption, before it unravels him... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The story of the world's most secret agents...the backups. For the first time in his career, Special Agent Chet Phillips has discovered that he can choose NOT to accept a mission! That means there's no choice but to send in the "B Team": A nervous pencil pusher promoted to the field, a computer hacker working off her sentence, a fading former sitcom star and a recently reassigned White House intern. A full cast comedy audio adventure with a new episode debuting each month!
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Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd, renowned journalist Mark Urban, and decorated former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos team up to present The Crisis Room. "The Journalist, The Politician, and The Spy" might sound like the start of a John le Carré thriller - but what’s unfolding in today’s world is all too real. Step inside The Crisis Room where power, politics, and espionage collide. Each week, the team unpicks the biggest crises shaping the UK and the world. With insider perspectives drawn ...
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A weekly film podcast decoding classic spy cinema. Hosted by Agent Scott & Cam the Provocateur. Featuring the likes of James Bond, Jason Bourne, Derek Flint, Austin Powers, Johnny English, George Smiley and Harry Palmer, plus all your favourite secret agent franchises including Mission: Impossible, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Kingsman, Spy Kids and many more... Which films will make the prestigious N.O.C. List, and cement their place in the canon of all-time cloak and dagger greats? Subscribe t ...
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If you wish to know what it's really like to make the life and death decisions portrayed in the movies by James Bond or on TV by Homeland's, Cary Matherson, then Black Spy Podcast is the show for you. If you're interested in the clandestine world of secret intelligence, espionage, counter-terrorism and national security, then this definitely your must listen Podcast! Every week, along with a different successful or famous guest who's always been interested in the secret services, ex officer, ...
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Every day we bring you the most important news and feature stories from hundreds of sources in Russia and across the former Soviet Union.
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Crime Fighters takes you back to the early days of radio and all the great crime, detective, police programs that were available each night. Join us as we relive the great days of Old Time Radio/
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Stories of spies throughout history
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Superfan of James Bond?, Man From U.N.C.L.E.? Mission Impossible? So are we! Which is why we have formed the CIC...a podcast dedicated to Spy Movies and Secret Agent Pop Culture. Hosted by Ben Eslinger and Jason Greenberg.
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This is a podcast exploring the world of the slow horses in Slough House created by Mick Herron
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The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who’s shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays. Watch episodes and more on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast
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History's Heroes: the BBC's breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across history. Series include 'History's Heroes' with narration from Historian Alex von Tunzelmann, 'History's Toughest Heroes' with narration from Ray Winstone, 'History's Youngest Heroes' with narration from Nicola Coughlan and 'History's Secret Heroes' with narration from Helena Bonham Carter. In History's Heroes, Historian Alex von Tunzelmann (Radio 4's ...
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Cracking the Code of Spy Movies podcast - your premiere source for decoding spy movies from classisc to James Bond and current! Your field operatives Dan and Tom dig deep and analyze key scenes, uncover key connections, present detailed reviews, interview cast and crew, host special guests so that you discover something new in every episode and enhance your viewing experience of any spy movie covered. Discover something new in every episode! "If you're a spy movie fan, you're going to really ...
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True stories, poetry, interview and radio plays written, performed and produced by youth in a secure care facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. A Spy Hop Production.
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The State and Popular Culture
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Bill Burr rants about relationship advice, sports and the Illuminati.
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Join hosts LJ & Johnny as they delve into all the hot gossip from Soapland, bringing you exclusive clips, behind-the-scenes insights, and chats with the stars. In each episode, we explore the latest storylines, character developments, and fan theories that keep viewers hooked. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the soap scene, Soap Scoop offers a fresh perspective on your favourite shows, so hit subscribe to stay one step ahead of the drama. For even more deep dives, exclusive interview ...
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From master spy to lead negotiator. What does Zelensky’s new chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, bring to the peace talks?
Kyrylo Budanov in Paris during talks with European leaders. January 6, 2026. Kyrylo Budanov’s predecessor as President Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, was known as the second-most powerful person in Ukraine. However, he was far less successful in the diplomatic arena. U.S. officials on both sides of the aisle had grown sick of dealing wit…
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dead drop #8 | The Death of Notorius Soviet Spy Aldrich Ames
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Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee: ☕ https://bmc.link/philipthompson Donate via PayPal: 💸 paypal.me/PhilipT284 Notorious Soviet and Russian spy and former CIA officer Aldrich Ames has died in a US prison on 5 January 2026, aged 84. This is my report. #philipthompson #truelifespystories #aldrichames…
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The tools in a spy's arsenal are more varied than you might think. But they all come under one name: Tradecraft. In our tenth round of insights from the world of espionage, Rhiannon Neads looks back on gadget masters, Cold War tunnel-digging and the art of the Mobile Debrief. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series pro…
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THE MACKINTOSH MAN (1973) rarely gets top billing in Cold War spy cinema—but should it? In this episode of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, Dan and Tom take a fresh, clear-eyed look at John Huston's subdued espionage thriller starring Paul Newman and James Mason. Overshadowed by flashier spy movies, THE MACKINTOSH MAN instead leans into bureaucracy…
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Agents Scott and Cam clink glasses with Jaws and Dolly while highlighting the most memorable movies, moments and more from their 2025 podcasting year. They also play classified voicemails from SpyHards listeners revealing their favourite episodes. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie com…
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The Spy Who Jailed the Omagh Bomb Plotter | Friend, Foe or Fortune Hunter? | 1
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After years of violence, peace is within reach in Northern Ireland. But then a mystery American is seen with IRA hardliners. But is he a friend, foe, or fortune hunter? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Soap Scoop Reacts to Corriedale: Graham Alive?! Billy’s Death, Robron, Swarla & More
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ITV’s biggest soap crossover ever has left fans reeling – and on this episode of Soap Scoop, Chloe Timms and Johnathon Hughes break down everything that happened in Corriedale. From Graham’s jaw-dropping return from the dead to Billy’s devastating death, this episode delivers shock after shock. We unpack the fallout from the explosive crash, the my…
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When a Russian spy wants to defect, Gabby Lane meets him on the White Cliffs of Dover but it starts a sequence of events that will threaten security and peace across Europe in a deadly game of power and control. Hear MI6 senior agent Major Gabby Lane in her latest adventure.
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S10 Ep24: From CIA to CEO with Rupal Patel
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Former CIA analyst-turned-entrepreneur Rupal Patel joins Chris for a candid conversation about reinvention, resilience, and what it takes to build a life that actually fits. Rupal talks about identity shifts after leaving the intelligence world, why self-reflection matters more than motivation, and how community can make or break big transitions. S…
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113. How To Protect Your Secrets: Is The Toaster Spying On You? (Ep 2)
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Does China want to hack into your washing machine? What really is the dark web? And can you ever avoid being spied on in the 21st century? Listen as David and Gordon are once again joined by the CIA's first Chief of Tradecraft and Operational Technology, Glenn Chafetz, to discuss the nuances of ubiquitous technical surveillance and how you can prot…
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2025's Shocking Disclosures (Part 1) The Black Spy Podcast 225, Season 23, Episode 0005 This week's Black Spy Podcast sees host Carlton King and regular thrupple contributor Fergus Esack evaluate 2025 and the stories that have occurred during the year. 2025 will be remembered as a year of pressure, polarisation and profound questioning, and the Bla…
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Somerset Maugham: The Art of Literary Espionage
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The James Bond Film That Dared to Be Different – O.H.M.S.S. Decoded (On Her Majesty's Secret Service)
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In this episode, we decode On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) — the boldest, most emotionally resonant Bond film of all. Joined by Bond aficionados Ian Douglas (Hildebrand), Andy Onyx (author), and Professor Michael Huie (Friday Night Frights Podcast), we dive into George Lazenby's one-time portrayal of James Bond, Peter Hunt's risky direction,…
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227. My Husband the Cuban Spy with Ana Margarita Martinez
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This week Justin sits down with Ana Margarita Martinez. Ana fled to the states at age six as a Cuban political refugee, and settled in South Florida as part of the Cuban Exile community. In 1992, she met Juan Pablo Roque, a Cuban Air Force pilot, who had recently arrived in Miami after defecting. They dated for three years and then married in 1995.…
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Islam is often treated as a civilisation apart — self-contained, resistant to modernity, and fundamentally at odds with the West. In this episode, Thomas speaks to Oxford professor James McDougall about why that framing is misleading, and how Islamic history is inseparable from the making of the modern world itself. Drawing on his new book Worlds o…
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O Bella, ciao! U.S. seizes sanctioned tanker after weeks-long Atlantic pursuit and brief standoff with Russian naval escort
The tanker “Bella 1”/“Marinera,” as seen from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel On January 7, the U.S. military seized two “dark fleet” tankers: the Bella 1 (also known as the Marinera) and the Sofia. Both vessels are on the U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions list for illicitly transporting Iranian, Venezuelan, and Russian oil. Sailing under a Panamanian…
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Across Russia, the cost of church rites has surged since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “Voluntary donations” for weddings, funerals, and baptisms are rising far faster than inflation, even as demand for funeral services has grown amid mounting wartime losses. RFE/RL’s Russian service, Radio Svoboda, looked at how the Russian Orth…
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The U.S. military’s European Command has detained a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuelan oil exports in the northern Atlantic Ocean, it announced on Wednesday. “The vessel was seized in the North Atlantic pursuant to a warrant issued by a U.S. federal court after being tracked by USCGC Munro,” the statement said. Shortly before the annou…
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‘Batons, stun guns — the full package’. Riot police raid Moscow punk concert and search attendees’ phones for anti-war content
Russian National Guard officers violently shut down a punk concert in Moscow on Monday, eyewitnesses told the independent outlets iStories and TV Rain. The concert, Harvest Fest, was scheduled to take place at a club called Mo[tri]. According to attendees, riot police arrived at the venue before the show began, forced concertgoers to lie face-down …
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In 1926, Aimee Semple McPherson vanished into the Pacific Ocean. It made national news; “Sister Aimee” was the founder of the Foursquare Church, with hundreds of thousands of members. After six weeks, Aimee returned, claiming she’d been kidnapped. But Los Angeles officials weren't so sure. Was it a miracle? Or a hoax? Keep up with Conspiracy Theori…
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115. Intelligence Scoop: Why Venezuela Isn’t About Oil (Ep 2)
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President Trump is now “running Venezuela”, but how did we get to this point? Why would a US president want to control Latin America? And is it really all about drugs and oil? Listen as David and Gordon explore the reasons behind Trump’s attack on Venezuela and try to understand why this Latin American country holds so much potential for the future…
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He doesn’t get along with neo-Nazis. Navalny strategist Leonid Volkov under fire in Lithuania for disparaging paramilitary leader ‘White Rex’ and top Ukrainian officials
Leonid Volkov Lithuania’s Migration Department is investigating Leonid Volkov, head of political projects at the Anti-Corruption Foundation. The move follows comments Volkov made about the reported “death” of neo-Nazi paramilitary leader Denis Kapustin. Also known as Denis Nikitin and “White Rex,” Kapustin fights alongside Ukraine in the Russian Vo…
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Kyiv’s allies sign declaration on security guarantees. U.K. and France commit to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.
The “Coalition of the Willing” summit in Paris has ended with Kyiv’s allies signing a declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine. This was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron at a press conference after the meeting, Sky News reported on Tuesday. “Today, we’ve made considerable progress, as reflected in the Paris Declaration, providing…
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Agents of change. How does Russia’s pro-democracy movement make inroads in exile? Meduza asks Free Russia Foundation’s Natalia Arno.
A Russian flag with a dove of peace at an anti-war demonstration in Berlin. The protest was organized by Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late opposition leader Alexey Navalny. March 1, 2025. As Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, Vladimir Putin’s grip on power appears as strong as ever. But Natalia Arno main…
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‘If the man decides, the woman will give birth’. How the Kremlin made women’s bodies part of its demographic strategy
Russia’s campaign to raise birth rates has grown more aggressive over the past year. The state has expanded pressure on women and girls, making abortions harder to access and promoting pregnancy as a social norm rather than a personal choice. Women seeking abortions now encounter clinics touting anatomically incorrect “embryo” dolls, priests offeri…
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Zelensky arrives in Paris for ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit on security guarantees for Ukraine
The U.S. delegation arrives at the Élysée Palace ahead of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit in Paris. January 6, 2026. President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a meeting of Kyiv’s allies to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. Around 35 countries are expected to take part in the su…
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Putin’s and Xi’s sunk costs. Why Trump’s Venezuela oil gambit could be bad news for Russia and China
Oil drilling at Lake Maracaibo in Zulia State, Venezuela. November 15, 2023. After U.S. President Donald Trump’s operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday, Washington quickly began demanding access to the country’s oil market for U.S. companies. Whether this pressure will deliver concrete results remains unclear. But one …
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The Crisis in Iran: The History Behind US-Iran Tensions
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As mass protests sweep Iran and President Trump declares the U.S. is ‘locked and loaded’, Thomas and Aimen revisit the event that shaped U.S.–Iran relations for the next half-century: the Iran Hostage Crisis. Then, in real time, the conversation veers into a fast-moving geopolitical shock: Venezuela, Iran’s global networks, and what a new era of Am…
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In June 1865, the writer Charles Dickens was sitting in the first-class carriage of a train when it crashed outside of Kent. The horrific accident would require all his courage and threaten to reveal his most closely guarded secret. Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light…
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CIC Episode 89: Intel Report for January 6, 2026
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The CIC ring in the new year with their extensive 2026 Spy Film, TV and Secret Agent Pop Culture Forecast! Ben and Jason look at everything from Slow Horses to Bond, to Jack Ryan and so much more! It's an overstuffed dossier filled with intel on what spy fans can expect in 2026! Join us! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to…
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‘The Kremlin will open the champagne’. Zelensky replaces SBU chief Vasyl Malyuk amid intelligence shake-up
Vasyl Malyuk, the head of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), has submitted his resignation. After meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, Malyuk announced that he was stepping down from his post but would remain within the agency. Though it remains unclear what position he’ll take up next, Malyuk said he will be involved in “world-class…
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A dark chapter. In 2025, Russia’s book industry faced raids, bans, and self-censorship. The year ahead could be even worse.
Last year was arguably the worst one yet for Russia’s publishing industry. Bookstores were raided; independent publishing houses were shuttered; publishers pulled beloved novels from sale; and an increasing number of books came out in censored form. While the book business has long been one of the riskiest in the country, the degree of pressure on …
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Arenas, Snow Plows, Winter Break-Ups | Monday Morning Podcast 1-5-26
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Bill rambles about the perfect arena, the power of a snow plow and breaking up over the winter. SimpliSafe: Check out http://www.SimpliSafe.com/BURR for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use code BURR to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Coast: Unlike old fuel cards, Coast works everywhere Visa is accepted. Every…
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‘Maybe it’s time we started hiring American generals?’. Russia’s pro-war bloggers on the U.S. operation in Venezuela
On January 3, the United States carried out a military operation against Venezuela, Moscow’s closest ally in South America. The country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, was captured by U.S. special forces and taken out of the country. It didn’t take long for Russia’s pro-war Z-bloggers to start sharing their opinions on the operation — from complaints …
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229. In the Shadows: US Naval Intelligence in the Indo-Pacific with Dr. Brian J. Ellison
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Today Justin sits down with Dr. Brian J. Ellison. Brian has a Master's degree in International Security from American University and a PhD in War Studies from King's College London. He's worked as a senior research scientist at the Center for Naval Analysis and at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory where he has specialized in C…
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114. Intelligence Scoop: How Trump Captured Maduro in Venezuela (Ep 1)
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What is actually happening between the US and Venezuela? Trump has captured President Maduro of Venezuela and extradited him to the US, but how was he able to pull off such a complex, and legally contentious, plot? Listen as David and Gordon take a look inside the raid that brought down Maduro and share the intelligence scoop on why it was so succe…
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Russia calls U.S. military action in Venezuela ‘armed aggression,’ as Kyiv rejects Maduro’s legitimacy
Following overnight U.S. strikes on Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, President Donald Trump said on January 3 that American special forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and taken them out of the country. The United States has formally charged the Maduros with narcoterrorism, cocaine trafficking, and illeg…
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If I could save time in a photo. Meduza interviews photographer Sergey Maximishin about his two-volume farewell to Russia and a century of history captured in his work and amateur images
Reindeer Herders’ Day. The town of Tazovsky, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. 2004. In December 2025, the Russian photographer Sergey Maximishin released a two-volume album titled “Rodina” (Motherland). The first volume consists of amateur photographs from different years — images Maximishin has collected at flea markets and auctions. The second vol…
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New investigation reveals Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill’s ‘secret common-law wife’ of 50 years
Lidia Leonova Under Orthodox Church canon law, a patriarch cannot be married and must be celibate. But according to a new Proekt investigation, Russian Orthodox Church head Patriarch Kirill has had a “secret common-law wife” for more than 50 years. Journalists report that Lidia Leonova lives in the patriarch’s apartment, manages the household, and …
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‘I thought, what could they do to me?’. Russian street singer Diana Loginova, jailed for performing anti-war songs, gives first major interview in exile
In 2025, three St. Petersburg street musicians did something seemingly impossible in wartime Russia: they repeatedly drew crowds of dozens of people to sing openly anti-war songs in public. The feat didn’t come without a price. In mid-October, Diana Loginova, Aleksandr Orlov, and Vladislav Leontyev were arrested. Over the following weeks, they were…
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What’s changing in Russia in 2026? Year-round conscription, higher taxes, rising utility costs, and AI surveillance
What’s changing in Russia in 2026? Year-round conscription, higher taxes, rising utility costs, and AI surveillance Russia’s conscription system becomes year-round At the very end of 2025, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree mandating that Russian conscription offices operate year-round, rather than only during the country’s traditional spring…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered the post of head of the President’s Office to military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov. “I had a meeting with Kyrylo Budanov and offered him the role of the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote in a post on X. At this time, Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues…
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Kicking off the year, it's time for our twelfth ever Q&A! Topics on the docket this time: What we did on our holidays, The Great Man theory of history, Spy Kids Smell-o-vision, muppets and more! For the full episode, head to our reasonably-priced patreon! ----- Check out friend of the show Mattie's new book Simplicity here, or wherever fine graphic…
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Dalton and Wilder lead a raid on Whitegates. All the pieces of the jigsaw fall into place. Contains very strong language and some upsetting scenes. THE DIVIDE is a Definitely Human production. Visit www.DefinitelyHuman.co.uk for more information and full credits. Support Definitely Human productions and get access to extra content at www.patreon.co…
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