

Inside a CIA agent's mission to infiltrate Al-Qaeda
Aug 20, 2024
Zach Dorfman, a journalist specializing in intelligence and national security, dives into the CIA's covert operations post-9/11. He reveals a chilling plan to use a white American man as an undercover agent in Al-Qaeda, examining the agency’s transformative shift towards counterterrorism. The discussion touches on ethical dilemmas, the psychological toll on agents, and the broader implications of such espionage tactics. Dorfman highlights the complexities of navigating a false identity while wrestling with the intense demands of national security.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Undercover in the Shadows: A CIA Officer's Mission
01:36 • 9min
The CIA's Transformation Post-9/11: From Guilt to Counterterrorism
10:42 • 2min
CIA's Evolution Post-9/11
12:49 • 5min
The Psychological Toll of Undercover Operations
17:51 • 7min
Shadows of Espionage: The World of Deep Cover Spies
24:59 • 3min