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American Scandal
FBI Agent Turned Russian Spy | Call Me Ramon | 2
Apr 9, 2024
Former FBI agent, Robert Hanssen, works as a double agent for the KGB, deceiving the FBI and CIA. The podcast delves into the Oklahoma City bombing aftermath and far-right extremism. Hansen's intricate web of lies and espionage activities are explored, including his struggle to balance family and espionage during the holidays. The tension rises as suspicions within his family grow, and a new investigation is launched to uncover the Soviet mole.
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- FBI and CIA collaboration hindered by reluctance to work together effectively in pursuing double agent.
- Robert Hanssen's evolving espionage tactics, from cash drops to signaling protocols, showcase his role as a double agent.
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Robert Hansen's Espionage Activities
Robert Hansen, a former FBI agent turned double agent for the KGB, engages in elaborate espionage activities in the 1980s. He progresses from passing state secrets to the Soviet Union's military intelligence service to collaborating with the KGB, selling himself as a mole inside the FBI. Hansen establishes communication protocols with the KGB, including leaving signals on a park crossing sign, and engages in multiple cash drops, showcasing his evolving role as a double agent.
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