Jeffrey Rogg

Jeffrey Rogg, a Senior Research Fellow at the Global and National Security Institute and author of The Spy and the State, dives into the intricate world of American espionage. He argues that spying, often seen as un-American, is both necessary and inevitable. Rogg discusses legendary figures like Wild Bill Donovan and the contentious Bay of Pigs invasion, revealing how intelligence operations mirror societal fears. He warns against the over-politicization of the intelligence community, emphasizing the historical necessity of understanding its moral complexities.