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SpyTalk

SpyTalk lives at the intersection of intelligence operations, foreign policy, homeland security, and military strategy. Hosted by veteran national security journalists Jeff Stein, Michael Isikoff and Karen J. Greenberg, the podcast features exclusives by SpyTalk’s roster of longtime reporters, news and profiles of US and foreign spymasters, and interviews with policymakers and expert authors. There’s nothing quite like it—a place for experts and laypersons alike, who enjoy national security scoops and insights by SpyTalk's subject matter experts. For more SpyTalk go to: https://www.spytalk.co/

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Chinese Dupe or Spy? Oct 09, 2026

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CNBC’s Eamon Javers weaves a cautionary tale for US officials.

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An Assassination on Embassy Row Oct 02, 2026

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Investigative reporter John Dinges tells how Henry Kissinger failed to prevent Chile’s 1976 murder of Orlando Letelier in downtown D.C.

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When Terrorists Struck in the Heart of Washington, D.C. | SpyTalk

Books by author John Dinges

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The Tech Bro Gods of War Sep 25, 2026

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Sharon Weinberger on how Big Tech is fueling the future of war.

Sharon Weinberger talks about her latest book Valley of Death

How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War.

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Terror’s New Faces Sep 18, 2026

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A greater array of better-armed threats confronts the US than on 9/11.

Terrorism and insurgency expert Bruce Hoffman joins the podcast to discuss the current state of Al-Qaeda and its affiliates in the world

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25 Years of Counterterrorism Sep 09, 2026

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Peter Bergen on the triumphs and tragedies wrought by 9/11.

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https://www.peterbergen.com/

His latest book:

All the Presidents' Wars

Twenty-Five Years of America's War on Terror - Bookshop.org US

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How to Recruit a Traitor Sep 04, 2026

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Former CIA operations officer and member of CIA's Senior Intelligence Service (SIS-3) turned author, Jim Lawler joins Micheal to discuss real world espionage, spy recruitment, and his latest spy novel.

The Traitor’s Tale by Jim Lawler

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U.S. Adversaries Exploit Intel Failures Aug 28, 2026

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Former CIA Chief Learning Officer Steve Hirsch tells how Russia, China, and Iran exploit the cracks in US intelligence.

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The World's First Super-terrorist Aug 21, 2026

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Joby Warrick joined SpyTalk to talk about “The Jackal: The Rise and Fall of Carlos, the World’s First Super-Terrorist.”

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The Jackal

The Rise and Fall of Carlos, the World's First

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Gunfight at the CIA Corral Aug 17, 2026

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Political pressure on the spy agency is forcing people out, says former senior analyst Julia Curlee.

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Kash Patel’s Strange Trips Aug 07, 2026

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Former FBI executive Lauren Anderson on the Director’s China, Russia outreaches.

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