The Spy Who

New Prime Minister Joseph Mobutu’s grip on power is shaky. It’s Patrice Lumumba who has the people’s support. So the CIA and MI6 start plotting to oust him using any means necessary.Listen to The Spy Who ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-spy-who now.Have you got a spy story you’d like us to tell? Email your ideas to thespywho@wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Patrice Lumumba battles to control his country, MI6 officer Daphne Park and CIA officer Larry Devlin are secretly battling to stop him turning to the Soviets for help.Listen to The Spy Who ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-spy-who now.Have you got a spy story you’d like us to tell? Email your ideas to thespywho@wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Newly independent Congo is spiralling into disorder. Disorder the Communists could be quick to exploit. MI6 officer Daphne Park needs to act, and fast.Listen to The Spy Who ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-spy-who now.Have you got a spy story you’d like us to tell? Email your ideas to thespywho@wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When MI6 sends officer Daphne Park to help stop a communist takeover in Congo, it kickstarts one of the darkest operations in MI6 and CIA history. Because security services either need to win the trust of Congo’s first prime minister, or remove him.Listen to The Spy Who ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-spy-who now.Have you got a spy story you’d like us to tell? Email your ideas to thespywho@wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, delves into the gripping investigation of the Skripal poisoning. He discusses the role of digital tools and open-source intelligence in revealing the identities of Russian operatives. The conversation exposes the complexities of espionage, highlighting the blunders of Russian agents and the challenges faced by investigative journalists. Higgins emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency, particularly in today's climate of disinformation, urging a proactive approach to uncovering the truth.

The urgent medical response at Salisbury District Hospital unveils a chilling assassination attempt tied to a former Russian spy. As tensions escalate, UK officials grapple with Vladimir Putin's indifference to the poisoning. Political fallout reveals Russia's use of conspiracy theories to divert blame. A mysterious perfume bottle hints at dark secrets and impending health crises. Meanwhile, British authorities push back against Russian operatives as public outrage fuels inquiries into the sinister incident.

Dive into the origins of the lethal Novichok toxin from a secretive Soviet lab. Explore the harrowing journey of Sergei Skripal as he transitions from Russian imprisonment to a precarious new life in England. Unpack the emotional turmoil of former spies facing betrayal and the struggle to forge new paths. Experience the chilling moments leading up to the poisoning incident, revealing the sinister planning by covert operatives. This gripping narrative weaves together espionage, danger, and the personal stakes involved.

Discover the life of Sergei Skripal, a former MI6 agent now living it up in Spain, while the FSB hunts for traitors amid a backdrop of international espionage. Dive into the gripping tale of two women caught in the web of secrets and lies, where the ordinary masks a dangerous reality. Experience the high-stakes drama of spy arrests in the U.S. and the tension-filled exchanges between CIA and Russian officials. Witness a chilling welcome-back party for Russian spies, as Putin's ominous words hang heavy in the air.

When the USSR falls apart, GRU officer Sergei Skripal finds himself adrift in the new Russia, having never asked for the country's new democracy. So when he meets a shadowy wine dealer, he leaps at the chance to make some money, without a clue how the deal would lead him to Salisbury.Listen to The Spy Who ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-spy-who now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this enlightening discussion, Frank Close, an expert on Klaus Fuchs and author of "Trinity," explores the controversial life of Fuchs, a pivotal figure in Cold War espionage. He delves into Fuchs' motivations for sharing nuclear secrets and the moral dilemmas faced by scientists in the Manhattan Project. Close debates whether Fuchs was a betrayer or a peacemaker, unveiling the intricate balance of loyalty and ethics in his dual allegiance. The conversation also touches on the legacy of espionage and its far-reaching consequences on global security.