The Spy Who

Danish spy Morten Storm is on a dangerous mission to secure a bounty on terrorist cleric Anwar al-Awlaki. After a failed USB handoff, he grapples with guilt when al-Awlaki is reported dead. Confronted by the CIA about payment, Storm quits and joins al-Qaeda to regain credibility, unknowingly carrying a recording that could expose his ties to the CIA. Tensions rise as he receives warnings about a kill switch and takes his story public, leading to scandals and personal turmoil as he faces ongoing threats.

Dive into the gripping stories of the Pilgrims' alliance with the Wampanoag, revealing how survival masked future conflicts. Experience a dramatic reenactment of the Mayflower's perilous journey at sea, as the captain faces a vital crisis with a cracked beam. The crew's decision to forge ahead despite raging storms showcases resilience and foreshadows the challenges that await. Each tale intertwines with the fabric of American history, making it clear how these foundational events continue to impact our lives today.

Morten Storm navigates the treacherous landscape of Yemen to spy on jihadi preacher Anwar al-Awlaki. His complex relationship with al-Awlaki intensifies as he attempts to build trust through a marriage proposal involving a strategic asset. Ethical dilemmas arise among handlers debating the risks of this operation. As Storm deals with the fallout and personal struggles, urgency mounts following al-Awlaki's narrow escape from a drone strike. The hunt intensifies, merging intrigue with moral conflicts amidst discussions of lucrative bounties.

A former outlaw biker dives into Islamic extremism and finds himself entangled in the world of espionage. He experiences a crisis when a USB exposing his CIA ties is at risk. His journey from radicalization in Britain to infiltrating jihadi networks in Yemen unveils deep loyalties and dangerous friendships. Tensions rise as he navigates between competing intelligence agencies, ultimately deciding to become a spy against al-Qaeda. The moral dilemmas he faces challenge both his faith and his identity.

How did Ana Montes spy for Cuba for 17 years while surrounded by FBI agents, which included her own relatives? Investigative journalist Jim Popkin joins spy novelist Charlie Higson to reveal how the Pentagon's top Cuba analyst maintained her double life, and shared Thanksgiving dinner surrounded FBI family members while feeding America's military secrets to Havana. Having spent extensive time with Montes’ own siblings, Popkin knows this remarkable story of deception inside out - from Montes’ risky romance with an intelligence officer, to the psychological discipline that kept her hidden in plain sight. It's a tale that shook US intelligence to its core, wrapped around a family drama that still reverberates today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Natalie Cochran seemed like she had it all: a good job as a pharmacist, a loving husband, and two kids. But then she quit her job to become a government contractor and started raking in dough, or so she claimed. Behind the scenes, Natalie was running a classic Ponzi scheme, scamming friends and family with fake contracts, fake government emails, and even fake cancer. But when the walls start closing in, lies alone won’t be enough to save her… These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. Every week on Scamfluencers, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic healers to trusted financial insiders to experts in dating. They cast spells over millions. Why do we believe them, and how does our culture allow them to thrive? Listen now: Wondery.fm/SCAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Defense Intelligence Agency thinks it’s found the Cuban spy in its ranks but convincing the FBI won’t be easy. And as the agencies clash, Ana Montes starts to wonder: is there more to life than espionage?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When intelligence analyst Ana Montes is briefed on one of the USA’s greatest military secrets, she is torn. Should she pass the intel to Cuba to alter the global balance of power, or is this one secret too far?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the heart of the Cold War, student Ana Montes is angered by US meddling in Central America. So when a mysterious Cuban offers her a chance to do more than protest, she’s pulled into a dangerous new world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Indira Varma and Raza Jaffrey return, unveiling three gripping stories of espionage that changed history: a Cuban mole inside US intelligence, an IRA infiltrator and a KGB colonel turned British asset. New episodes coming to your feed at the end of September.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.