CIA

The DSR Daily for February 5: Trump Proposes Gaza Strip Takeover

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Trump’s proposal for the US to take over the Gaza Strip,…

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A Chat With “Poet Laureate” of the CIA Ops Office Cadre, David McCloskey

“Everyday is a three legged stool of fear, joy and self-loathing:” our favorite espionage author David McCloskey (Twitter: @mccloskeybooks) joins…

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The Evolving and Complex Counterintelligence Landscape in 2024, with former NCSC Director William Evanina

Former Counterintelligence czar Bill Evanina joins Marc to discuss our nation’s greatest CI challenges, to include the staggering threat from…

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Part Two with former CIA legend Ed Bogan; Reflections on the GWOT

Former CIA case officer and operational manager Ed Bogan returns to the show to discuss the 20-year Global War on…

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The DSR Daily for July 16: J.D. Vance is Trump’s VP Pick

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the announcement of J.D. Vance as Trump’s VP candidate, Israel…

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Some Days Matter More than Others

Former CIA senior intelligence service officer Daniel Hoffman joins Marc Polymeropoulos to reveal the intersection of an amazing spy story,…

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Inside the Special Relationship Between Israeli and US Intelligence

The relationship between the Israeli and US intelligence services is longstanding. Yet the October 7th Hamas attack and subsequent Israeli…

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The Sisterhood: Unveiling the Secret History of Women at the CIA

Award-winning journalist and author, Liza Mundy, discusses her latest book ‘The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA’…

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The Hidden World of Private Intelligence

When we think of intelligence, we most often think of state organizations like the CIA. Yet the private sector has…

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Inside the Fight for Better Protection for Women at the CIA

The House Intelligence Committee recently released a report on the investigation into reports of sexual harassment at the CIA. The…

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A Peek Inside The Unit with Adam Gamal

Some elements of US intelligence and special operations are so secretive, we don’t even know their names. Adam Gamal lived…

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The Ghosts of Intelligence Past, Present, and Future with Amy Zegart

Believe it or not, international intelligence is a lot harder to predict than March Madness. From the attack in Moscow…

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The DSR Daily for March 14: Ken Buck Announces Surprise Departure from Congress, Israel to ‘Flood’ Gaza with Aid

On the Thursday edition of the DSR Daily, we cover Ken Buck’s surprise departure from Congress, Israel saying that it…

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How the CIA Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Back

New York Times award winning journalist Adam Entous joins Marc Polymeropoulos to discuss Adam’s latest NY Times article chronicling the…

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‘I Told You So’: Russian Intelligence is Alive and Well in the US

Alexander Smirnov has showed us that Russian ‘active measures’ are even more active than we thought. An FBI informant working…

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From Hollywood with Love: What Makes for a Good Spy Movie?

Spy movies have been a staple of Hollywood for decades, but how many of them actually get it right? Spycraft…

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What’s the Right Way to Fight Hamas?

Israeli officials have predicted two more months of fighting. With such a lengthy campaign ahead, is the IDF pursuing  the…

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The Inside Story of How Spy Agencies Profile World Leaders 

What makes leaders like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin tick? Dr. Ken Dekleva joins Marc Polymeropoulos and David Rothkopf to…

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Women in the Intelligence Community: A Frustrating Story of Uneven Progress

While men have historically dominated the intelligence community, women have gained a significant presence in top organizations in recent years.…

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Revolutionary Change in the Intelligence Community: The Technology Factor

Evolving technology promises revolutionary change in the intelligence community. Marc and David are joined this week by leading expert and…

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