The Jordan Harbinger Show

286: Jack Barsky | Deep Undercover with a KGB Spy in America Part Two

Dec 5, 2019

Jack Barsky, a former KGB spy and author of "Deep Undercover," shares his riveting life story about living in America while managing dual loyalties. He reveals how he navigated two families and ultimately chose personal connections over duty to the Soviet Union. Barsky reflects on the waning allure of communism, his transformation into a 'real' American, and the intricate world of espionage communication. He recounts a harrowing moment when FBI interactions shifted his life, highlighting the profound moral complexities of being an undercover agent.

42:33

Episode guests

Jack Barsky

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The KGB Spy

00:53

Stasi Surveillance

01:37

Intro

5min

From Espionage to Americanization

13min

A Spy's Dilemma: Choosing Family Over Duty

3min

Confronting Choices and Past Bonds

9min

A Journey from Darkness to Hope: Reflection on a KGB Past

3min

Undercover Exposed: A Spy's Journey

10min

Insights from a KGB Spy: Reflections and Resources

3min

Jack Barsky (@DeepCoverBarsky) joins us to discuss his book Deep Undercover: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America. This is part two of a two-part episode; part one can be found here!

What We Discuss with Jack Barsky:

We continue Jack Barsky's story that began in episode 285. Make sure you start there!
How Jack handled a double life -- complete with two families.
Why the once-powerful allure of Soviet-style communism began to wane over time for Jack.
Why Jack decided to stay in the United States and become a "real" American.
How Jack shook his KGB handlers.
And so much more...
And much more...

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