True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics The War on Terror, Part Two - From Khost to Compounds | CIA
May 14, 2024
Former CIA Operations Officer Aaron Brown discusses his role in the CIA's War on Terror, focusing on the tragic attack at the Khost base by a double agent. He delves into ongoing counterterrorism efforts, the pursuit of Bin Laden's courier, the hunt for a mysterious compound, and the high-stakes raid preparation. The podcast captures the tension, uncertainty, and danger in government raids and reflects on the emotional toll of such missions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Tragic Attack at the CIA's Khost Base
01:41 • 7min
Ongoing Counterterrorism Efforts and Pursuit of Bin Laden's Courier
08:45 • 3min
Hunt for the Mysterious Compound
11:35 • 11min
The High-Stakes Raid Preparation
22:11 • 8min
Tension, Uncertainty, and Danger in Government Raids and Pursuing a Serial Bomber
29:44 • 2min
Operation Geronimo: Moments of Tension and Reflection
31:17 • 7min
Reflecting on a CIA Career and Counter-Terrorism Success
37:58 • 4min