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Ep 37: Bob Hawke Down Jul 18, 2021

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Robert J Hawke, loveable larrikin, union hard man and arguably the most popular PM in Australian history. But recently released US diplomatic cables reveal that the Silver Bodgie may not have been as left wing as we thought and the US saw him as more than a potential PM. Could it be that the Rhodes Scholar that held the world record the the yard glass was actually an intelligence source for the US? What was his relationship with the US embassy during his union days? And what really happened when Bob met Ol’ Blue Eyes? Our thanks to Cameron Conventry for his excellent article “The Eloquence of Robert J Hawke” for the inspiration of this episode.

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BITE SIZE: The Mystery of Lionel “Buster” Crabb Jul 11, 2021

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Diver, Don Juan and drunk, Lionel Crabb is regarded as another of the inspirations for Ian Fleming’s greatest creation, but “Buster’s” story didn’t end like a Bond film. Last seen submerging into the icy depths of Portsmouth on a clandestine mission, theories abound as to what became of him. Did he defect, was he killed in a thrilling under water struggle or was diving with a monstrous hangover his final demise? A bite-size episode with teeth!

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EP 36: Terror Australis VI Pt 2 - Broadcast Views Jul 04, 2021

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The second part of the Lindt Cafe story takes a different twist with Michelle revealing what the day was like from inside the broadcast booth. How did the story unfold for the media, how did the police and government control the flow of information and how did this one event influence how Australia deals with extremist incidents now? And does David have what it takes to anchor this podcast?

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Ep 35: Terror Australis VI - The Ballad of the Sad Cafe Jun 27, 2021

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This week we take a deep breath and look at the Lindt Cafe tragedy, starting with the literal Man behind it. Who was Man Monis and how did he manage to enact the tragedy that was the Lindt Cafe Siege despite being on NSW police and ASIO’s radar? And was it truly an act of terrorism or the desperate actions of a deeply disturbed person?

Part 1 of a 2 part look at a shocking event that brought Sydney to a standstill.

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Ep 34: Shanks for the Memories Jun 20, 2021

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With the arrest of Friendly Jordies’ producer Kristin Langker everyone is talking about the NSW Police Fixated Persons Unit, but how does the unit work and what guidelines does it follow? This week we have a look at what looks a lot like police overreach and the propensity for pollies to use the courts and law enforcement to stifle criticism. And David makes a confession that reveals how he can sit through an entire day of test cricket. From suspects to sniffer dogs to strip searches, this episode is almost criminal.

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Ep 33: Careless Wispeleare Jun 13, 2021

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Thanks to a listener request this week we look at former Australian Defence intelligence officer Jean Baptiste Wispeleare: an epic tale of espionage, deceit and betrayal. From his attempt to sell US secrets to his time languishing in a US prison cell we look at how he went about creating his James Bond adventure, how he was foiled and how ASIO could have gotten his security clearance so wrong. Strap in for a spy story that reads like a Greek tragedy.

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Ep 32: Careful, They Might Hear You Jun 06, 2021

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Ever heard of the Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify & Disrupt) Bill 2020? Not a lot of people have, so this week we look at the latest piece of legislation to give police and intelligence access to your data. How would it work, who is it aimed at, and how could it be used to sweep innocent bystanders into an investigation? And what is David apologising for now?

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Ep 31: The Secret Diary of ASIO Moles May 30, 2021

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What do you do when the intelligence organisation you worked for turns out to be compromised? This week we look at how ASIO may not have been as secure as its name suggests as history reveals that the KGB had more than one mole inside its hallowed walls. And how does it feel when you realise one of the people you worked closely with might just have been one of the moles? A genuinely revealing episode.

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Ep 30: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Moriah? May 23, 2021

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Well, it seems Jared Kuchner’s Middle East Peace Plan wasn’t all it was cracked up to be... Quelle surprise! In light of that and the explosion of tension on the Lower Levant, this week we attempt to walk the razor’s edge and tackle the eternally intractable problem of Jerusalem, Israel and Palestine. When did it start, who’s been involved and what are the chances of a peaceful resolution? And did someone say there are spies in the Bible? Please tweet all comments, criticisms and death threats to @ISpiedpodcast.

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Ep 29: Casualness Of War May 16, 2021

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With all the sabre rattling going on over China, this week we delve back to when ASIO and Frosty found themselves involved in a War - Gulf War 1. What caused that war, what were the outcomes and what did ASIO do on the home front? And what was Frosty’s favoured outfit when the conflict began. Hold onto your shorts!

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