I Spied

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Ep 28: Terror Australis V -Honey, I Blew Up the Credo May 09, 2021

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After spending the last month looking at Australian terrorist incidents, it’s high time to look at where these people are coming from. What makes a terrorist, how does someone get radicalised and what can we do to stop it? And just what is a Secret Policeman’s Ball really like and why does David like dancing so much?

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Ep 27: Terror Australis IV - When Irish Eyes Are Riling May 02, 2021

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Australia has long been a refuge for the Irish but what about the IRA? This week we look at terrorism from the Emerald Isle, it’s influence from the early days of the colony and into the 21st century. And David reveals a dark family secret involving an uprising, a rebellion and a drunken horse & buggy ride along Parramatta Road. Sláinte!

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Ep 26: Terror Australis III - (Hilton) Hotel Asunder Apr 25, 2021

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At 12.40am, 13 February 1978, Australia was thrown into the international spotlight when a bomb exploded outside the Hilton Hotel in Sydney. This week we attempt to unpack that story - the causes, the controversies, the casualties and the repercussions. Probably the truly defining moment in Australian intelligence that saw counter terrorism become ASIO’s big target. Not to be missed.

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Bite Size Ep: For Five Eyes Only Apr 21, 2021

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In this bite-size ep. we look at the Five Eyes - the intelligence-sharing alliance between the US, UK, Canada, Australia and NZ. What does it do, why was it set up and how do the member states feel about Five Eyes becoming Six? An interesting glimpse at a little-known feature of the Western intelligence landscape, along with David’s terrible Churchill impersonation. A perfectly ludicrous way to ease into your weekend.

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Ep 25 Terror Australis II - He’s Just Not That Into Yu(goslavia) Apr 18, 2021

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This week we look at the literal explosion of Yugoslav terrorism in Australia in the 60s & 70s. What did the terrorists want, how did they manage to stay active for so long and why was ASIO seemingly unable to stop them? And just why would the AG raid the ASIO offices? A fascinating piece of almost forgotten history that reshaped ASIO and put counter-terrorism firmly on the map.

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Bite Size Ep: In(ter)ception Apr 14, 2021

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Following a spirited debate on the @ISpiedppodcast twitter feed re. Christine Holgate asking Senate Estimates for the records of her telephone conversations with ministers and the Auspost board, we decided to look at telephone intercepts. How does ASIO go about bugging your phone, what are the legal ramifications and who else is involved? This one definitely warrants a listen.

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Ep 24: Terror Australis - Part 1 Apr 11, 2021

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This week a listener request takes us down the rabbit hole of terrorism in Australia, and does that hole go deep! In the first of a multi-episode series, we look at some of the stranger incidents, including the Battle of Broken Hill and the only ever reported attack by the Queensland Republican Army. Far from a new phenomenon, terrorism has been a feature of the security environment down under for over a century. Strap yourselves in, folks. This is going to take a few eps!

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Bite Size Ep: The End of the Battle Apr 08, 2021

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In this bite size ep. we say farewell to one of American security’s craziest characters - George Gordon Battle Liddy. Former FBI agent, Watergate conspirator and all-round whack job, Liddy exemplified the paranoia and clandestine chicanery of the Nixon era. You woudn’t leave your pencils lying around if George was in the room.

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Ep 23: Tomorrow When the Cyberwar Began Apr 04, 2021

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This week, in the wake of the Channel 9 and Parliament House hacks, we are joined by Jason Brown, National Security Director for Thales and globally renowned cyber expert to look at just what is going on online. Who are the big players, what are the threats, and just how prepared is Australia to face the digital future? And why was the printer at ASIO given it’s own office? You’ll want to be sure to check you password and make sure your anti-virus software is up-to-date after you’ve listen to this ep!

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Ep 22: Meliority Report Mar 28, 2021

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For the second year ASIO DG Mike Burgess has addressed the public with his annual threat assessment. This week we have a look at what the speech contained - from changes to how ASIO describe extremists to the “nest of spies” ASIO recently uncovered - and what this all means to Australia.Not just the contents of the speech, but also the extraordinary new openness DG Burgess is promoting. And just why are so many countries spying on us these days?

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