Mark Fallon
Former NCIS Special Agent in Charge, national security consultant, and expert in counterintelligence and counterterrorism. He served over thirty years in government and is the author of 'Unjustifiable Means'.
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May 8, 2025 • 52min
Mark Fallon, "Unjustifiable Means: The Inside Story of How the CIA, Pentagon, and US Government Conspired to Torture" (Regan Arts, 2017)
Mark Fallon, a former NCIS Special Agent and national security consultant, dives deep into his remarkable career combating terrorism and crime. He shares thrilling tales of undercover missions, from infiltrating drug rings to capturing poachers. Fallon discusses effective interrogation methods that prioritize rapport and empathy, debunking harsh techniques often glamorized in media. He reflects on the ethical dilemmas surrounding torture post-9/11 and emphasizes the importance of accountability within intelligence practices. His insights are both gripping and thought-provoking.
Dec 9, 2021 • 44min
Warm Water, Cold Threats
Retired NCIS senior agent Mark Fallon discusses censorship of his exposés on Guantánamo & torture with Jeff Stein, and distinguished Jamaican futurist Anthony Clayton lays out a scenario for terrorist attacks in the Caribbean. Topics include security threats from the Caribbean, overclassification in the intelligence community, Hezbollah's operations in Venezuela, Chinese investment in the region, and US intelligence cooperation with Caribbean nations.
