SpyTalk Sex, Lies and Women at the CIA
Aug 25, 2023
CIA operations veteran Laura Thomas discusses women's gains and losses at the spy agency, debunking the argument that women can't operate in certain regions. They explore challenges faced by women in the CIA and society, gender equality in institutions, and CIA concerns about threats and accountability. They also touch on policy-making struggles and promote a guest's sub-stack page and the spy talk news site.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Gender Dynamics in Espionage
02:43 • 12min
Challenges Faced by Women in the CIA and Society
14:56 • 3min
Gender Equality in Institutions
17:46 • 7min
CIA Concerns: Threats and Accountability
24:23 • 9min
Policy-making, Struggles, and Sub-stack Pages
33:06 • 4min