James Stejskal, an ex-CIA operative and former Green Beret, shares gripping tales from his time in Zaire during political upheaval and the onset of the AIDS crisis. He navigates the chaos as tensions surge under dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, focusing on the critical role of the American embassy amidst violence. Intriguing anecdotes reveal dining under duress, security challenges, and the unexpected romance in a perilous setting. Stejskal paints a vivid picture of personal sacrifice and the complexities of safeguarding a nation in crisis.

Former Special Forces and CIA case officer James Stejskal and Jeff Stein delve into Green Beret missions in Berlin, covert CIA operations, recruitment challenges in Russia, the conflict in Ukraine, and thrilling espionage fiction.

Hayley Atwell and former Special Forces Berlin operative James Stejskal reveal the secrets of their covert unit stationed in West Berlin during the Cold War, tackling the Tehran Hostage Crisis and espionage challenges. Explore their infiltration of the German population, navigating relationships in espionage, Cold War threats, planning a high-stakes rescue mission in Tehran, and reflections on their shadowy past.