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15. Crossing the Iron Curtain: The Cold War’s Most Valuable Spy (Ep 2)

The Rest Is Classified

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The Spy's Dilemma: Pay vs. Loyalty

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between spies and the CIA, specifically focusing on the disparity between the risks taken by operatives like Tolkachev and their financial compensation. It highlights the challenges the CIA faces in balancing adequate rewards for loyalty while maintaining operational secrecy and discretion.

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