Douglas London
Retired after 34 years at the Central Intelligence Agency, often working undercover. He served as the chief of station in a South Asian city and is the author of 'The Recruiter'.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 44min
Being a Spy Can Be Pretty Stressful. The CIA is Trying to Help. (Rebroadcast)
Douglas London, a retired CIA officer with 34 years of undercover experience, joins Jennifer Posa, the agency’s Chief Well-Being Officer, and Yannickie Cates, a former CIA analyst, to discuss the intense mental health challenges faced by intelligence officers. They reveal the psychological toll of high-stress environments and trauma exposure, especially post-9/11. The trio highlights the agency's new wellness initiatives to combat stigma around mental health, including support programs and a wellness facility, emphasizing the need for resilience and personal well-being in national security.
Dec 1, 2023 • 33min
The Week in Spy Plots & Murder
Former CIA ops officer Douglas London joins to discuss spooky events from Gaza to Moscow, Kyiv & beyond. Topics include CIA director's role in hostage negotiations, dealing with Hamas, espionage in Ukraine, and the nuances of espionage, disinformation, and vetted sources.
Mar 3, 2022 • 44min
Options for Fighting Russians in Ukraine
Former CIA officer Douglas London and former Cyber Command and NSA Chief Mike Rogers discuss covert possibilities against the Russians in Ukraine, including cyber warfare, support for Ukrainian resistance, launching opposition movements in neighboring countries, and strategies for disabling a Russian column. They also explore the current cyber activity in Ukraine and Russia, the risks of involving independent actors in cyber warfare, Ukraine's offensive and defensive cyber activities, and the potential impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Americans.
