Pete Earley

In this engaging podcast, journalist Pete Earley discusses Aldrich Ames, a CIA operative turned double agent who sold secrets to the KGB. Earley delves into Ames's surprisingly ordinary life and the psychological motivations behind his betrayal. He explores how personal struggles and romantic entanglements influenced Ames's decisions, revealing the complexities of loyalty and treachery. The conversation sheds light on the vulnerabilities within intelligence operations, raising questions about what drives someone to spy against their own country.