CIA
US civilian foreign intelligence service
Episodes
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#5515: Who Owns What in Intelligence?Armies built spy agencies first — half a century before Mossad. How military and civilian intelligence divide the work, and who enforces the line. -
#3620: How Israel Destroyed Syria's Secret ReactorThe inside story of the 2007 Israeli airstrike on Syria's covert nuclear reactor and what it reveals about Iran today. -
#2289: How Israel and Saudi Arabia Cooperate Without Diplomatic TiesHow do Israel and Saudi Arabia coordinate militarily despite no diplomatic relations? Explore the mechanics behind this paradoxical partnership. -
#2000: Why Intelligence Agencies Slice the World into DesksHow the CIA and State Dept slice 195 countries into bureaucratic boxes—and why that creates dangerous seams. -
#969: The Intelligence Marketplace: Beyond the Spy SuperpowersForget James Bond. Discover how countries like Ireland and Jordan navigate the high-stakes world of global intelligence and secret diplomacy. -
#950: The LinkedIn-ification of Modern EspionageFrom CIA resumes to LinkedIn branding, explore how modern intelligence agencies are fighting Big Tech for the world’s top digital talent. -
#521: Hidden in Plain Sight: Safe Houses and Front CompaniesExplore the world of urban camouflage, from fake London facades to the "deep cover" front companies embedded in our global supply chain. -
#417: Shadows and Signals: The World of Back-Channel DiplomacyHow do enemies talk when embassies are closed? Explore the secret world of back-channel diplomacy, validation signals, and "honest brokers."