The Jack Carr Channel David McCloskey: Former CIA Analyst and Author of 'Moscow X'
Oct 4, 2023
Former CIA analyst and author, David McCloskey, discusses various topics in this entertaining podcast. From his love for books and his CIA career path to the challenges of collaboration within the agency, McCloskey shares intriguing insights. He also dives into the process of creating the Presidential Daily Brief and the influence of real-life events on his work. The podcast concludes with an interview with McCloskey about his novel 'Moscow X' and a sponsor ad for Black Rifle Coffee Company.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Love for Books and CIA Career Path
01:36 • 7min
The Experience with a Lifestyle Polygraph Test
08:09 • 16min
Navy Federal Credit Union Services and CIA Analyst Recruitment
24:04 • 3min
Training as an Intelligence Analyst and the Challenges of Effective Communication
27:18 • 10min
The Challenges of Collaboration and Compartmentation
37:24 • 16min
Confusion, Care Package, and Making it Into the Brief
53:17 • 3min
Creating the Presidential Daily Brief
56:27 • 13min
Influence of Real-Life Events on Their Work
01:09:01 • 11min
Introduction, Road Trip, and New Products
01:20:08 • 4min
Efficiency of the CIA's Publication Review Board
01:24:38 • 8min
The Frustration of Undeclared JFK Documents
01:32:13 • 15min
Author of 'Moscow X' and Sponsor Ad
01:47:41 • 5min