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Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson

JACK BARSKY | Spying on the US as a KGB Agent (Ep. 613)

Jun 25, 2024
Former KGB sleeper agent Jack Barsky shares his journey from Communist indoctrination in East Germany to espionage in the US. He details his recruitment by the KGB, tasks as a sleeper agent, and his unexpected path to Christianity. Barsky also discusses the importance of countering communist ideologies from a young age.
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  • Early exposure to communist ideals in school shaped Jack Barsky's worldview.
  • Recruited by the KGB, Jack's missions in the US included spotting recruits and monitoring military activities.

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Growing Up in East Germany

Growing up in post-World War II East Germany, Jack Barsky recalls life in poverty with limited medical services and basic nutrition. Despite challenges, he found contentment in simple joys and a sense of community, shaped by his parents' roles as teachers.

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