The Langley Files: CIA's Podcast Episode 1 - CIA Director Bill Burns Brings the Agency Out from the Shadows
Sep 22, 2022
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Not James Bond
- Bill Burns enjoys spy movies but acknowledges they misrepresent real intelligence work.
- His family jokes that he doesn't fit the "fast cars and diffusing bombs" stereotype.
Teamwork in Intelligence
- Intelligence work is a team effort, requiring collaboration and shared risks.
- Daily tasks involve recruiting agents, gathering information, developing tools, and providing insights for policy decisions.
Ukraine Invasion
- The CIA helped expose Putin's invasion plans, enabling Ukraine's defense and Allied unity.
- This was achieved through collaboration and by declassifying some intelligence.