CIA Files: True Stories of U.S Intelligence

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**CIA Files: True Stories of U.S Intelligence**

We explore the history of the Central Intelligence Agency by telling the stories of the individuals who lived through it. We’ll discuss the villains, the victims, and the heroes. We’ll uncover the motivations and the ideals of the people who set into motion world-changing events that have steered global politics along the course that has led us to where we are today.

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Raw File News Episode 13: A Little of This, a Little of That Mar 29, 2022

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This week on Raw File News (that’s what we’re calling the news now. What do you think?) –

Some progress in Ethiopia as a ceasefire has the potential to end the deadly conflict in Tigray…

Plus, Houthi rebels claim responsibility for a massive explosion that rocked an oil field in Saudi Arabia…

And mixed signals from Moscow as the bloody Russian invasion of Ukraine continues…

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright dies, and Guantanamo Bay gives her a strange send-off.

This is Raw File News…(seriously, what do you think of the name?)

Ethiopia: Tigray rebels agree ‘cessation of hostilities’ after government truce

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/25/ethiopia-tigray-rebels-agree-cessation-of-hostilities-after-government-truce

Smoke plume seen after Houthi attack on Saudi oil facility ahead of Formula 1 race weekend

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/25/middleeast/saudi-jeddah-aramco-attack-intl/index.html

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/saudi-gp-would-have-been-cancelled-if-security-threat-sports-minister-2022-03-27/

Tensions rise again as Azerbaijani forces cross line of contact - report

https://www.jpost.com/international/article-702273

Russia says first phase of war is over as its advances in Ukraine appear to have stalled

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/25/europe/russian-general-calls-encirclement-of-ukrainian-cities-a-deliberate-plan/index.html

Russia reasserts right to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/26/russia-reasserts-right-to-use-nuclear-weapons-in-ukraine-putin

McDonald's Flag at Half-Mast for Madeleine Albright Leaves Internet Baffled

https://www.newsweek.com/mcdonalds-guantanamo-bay-flag-half-mast-madeleine-albright-1691762

The CIA’s Psychic probing of Jupiter in 1973

https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/NSA-RDP96X00790R000100040010-3.pdf

CIA Release of 1973 Controlled Remote Viewing of Jupiter

https://stillnessinthestorm.com/2017/06/cia-release-of-1973-controlled-remote-viewing-of-jupiter/

https://haroldsherman.com/

https://ingoswann.com/

Episode 11: Guy Burgess: I Gotta Be Me! This is the third episode in our series on the Cambridge 5. (First 2 are episodes 7 & 10) Mar 22, 2022

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Guy Burgess was perhaps the most unlikely spy in history, which is probably why he ended up being one of the best spies in history.

Guy pulled off incredible feats of espionage without ever being caught. He accomplished this work with a staggering level of audacity and aplomb, all while drinking enough alcohol to kill two or three tortured musicians. Not only did Guy not hide his true self, he was utterly incapable of it.

To meet Guy Burgess was to know Guy Burgess: unkempt, opinionated, inebriated, highly sexual, and seemingly fearless – Guy engaged with anyone who happened to cross his path. He made strong impressions, and quickly, among those who met him. Some were immediately taken by his sharp wit and astute observations, while others were utterly put off by his obnoxious political preaching and shameless name-dropping.

Raw File News Episode 12: Did you know Ukraine isn't the only place where stuff's happening? Mar 21, 2022

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Humans are being terrible to each other all over the world. So we talk about a few places that aren't being invaded by Russia. And of course we also talk about places that ARE being invaded by Russia. Also, don't Google "methane cascade." Not if you want to enjoy your week.

Raw File News Episode 11: [Insert Clever Title Here] Mar 15, 2022

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Russian disinformation, taking a point from George W Bush's playbook. Putin in a thong. And we play a fun yet horrifying game.

Raw File News Episode 10: Are Y'all Tired of Hearing About Russia Yet? Too Bad. Mar 07, 2022

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Russia, Russia, Russia! Do you think China's starting to feel like Jan Brady yet, or are they glad to have a break from all the attention?

Raw File News Episode 9: What's What In Russia? Mar 01, 2022

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Chris and Brandon discuss the current Russian invasion into Ukraine and what's next for Russia. They also dive a little into Putin's past. Where did this guy come from? What's his driving motivation? Let's find out.

Raw File News Episode 8: A Little Bit of What's Up Feb 21, 2022

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Chris and Brandon talk Russia, China, and Civ 5. And some other stuff, but that's most of it.

Raw File News Episode 7: Sunday Morning Talkin' Global Stuff Feb 16, 2022

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Chris and Brandon discuss a handful of stories, including strategic intelligence leaks, same old, same old from the CIA, and Battlebots In Space!

Episode 10: Kim Philby Part 2: I Really Must Be Going; The second episode on our series on the Cambridge 5 Feb 08, 2022

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After secretly committing himself to the cause of Communism and to serving the Soviet Union, Kim Philby worked as a reporter in the time preceding WWII. But once the War started, he decided to look for better ways to fight off Fascism and to gain access to the inner workings of his homeland. He'd been casting about for an invitation into British intelligence when fellow Trinity College alum Guy Burgess introduced him to the chief of staff of MI6 Section D's training school for propaganda, Marjorie Maxse.

Once cleared to join British intelligence, Philby quickly rose through the ranks of MI6, and in doing so, granted Moscow unprecedented access to the inner workings of what would become one of their greatest enemies. If not for Philby's work as a spy for Russia, the Cold War likely would have ended very differently, for better or worse.

Raw File News Episode 6: One Half-Hour of Global News Feb 01, 2022

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Chris and Brandon discuss a few things happening around the world.

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