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Former Executive Director of the US Disinformation Governance Board, Nina Jankowicz, discusses the impact of Russian disinformation on American politics, the mastery of disinformation tactics by a Russian troll farm, and the influence of misinformation on the 2016 US election, including controversies surrounding fake news and Russian interference.

Peter Pomerantsev discusses the evolution of Russian disinformation tactics, highlighting the Internet Research Agency's propaganda strategies. The podcast delves into the challenges of democracy, social media manipulation, and Kremlin's narrative shaping in Ukraine.

Rhiannon Neads explores Kim Philby's downfall due to booze, bad luck, and betrayal in the fascinating world of espionage. The podcast delves into Philby's double-agent role, his turbulent marriage, strategic moves in British intelligence, and the unravelling of his betrayals amidst escalating tensions and dramatic interrogations.

In this podcast, guest Harold 'Kim' Philby, a British superspy for the Russians, discusses his rise within MI6 and the fateful decisions leading to his undoing. The podcast explores his involvement in the Spanish Civil War, early influences, espionage during WWII, and the challenges of being a double agent.

Nestled in the mountains of Myanmar, there's a nation that you won't find on the map. The mysterious, controversial Wa State is what journalist Patrick Winn calls a 'Narcotopia' - a country whose main source of income is the international drugs trade.In Part 2, we learn more about Saw Lu's dangerous entanglement with the US Government. Listener discretion is advised.From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nestled in the mountains of Myanmar, there's a nation that you won't find on the map. The mysterious, controversial Wa State is what journalist Patrick Winn calls a 'Narcotopia' - a country whose main source of income is the international drugs trade.In Part 1, Patrick tells the story of his journey to Wa State, and his chance meeting with one of the most powerful figures in its history, Saw Lu - a man whose vision for the isolated nation led him to the door of the US Government.From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bigamist. Fantasist. Betrayer. Betrayed.Known only as Agent Sniper, Polish double-agent Michal Goleniewski sold secrets to the USA from behind the Iron Curtain. But this complex, ambitious man was no match for his American handlers.In this episode of True Spies, author Tim Tate reveals a life full of romance, tragedy and Cold War intrigue.From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former head of the CIA's Iraq Operations Group, Luis Rueda, shares insights into the plan to strike Saddam Hussein's compound, potentially stopping the war. The episode explores the intense atmosphere leading up to Operation Iraqi Freedom and the decision-making process amidst looming deadlines. Rueda reflects on the complexities of the Iraq War and his key role in managing intelligence operations during this critical time.

The Chevalièr d'Éon, was an 18th century war-hero, an indispensable spy and a famous diplomat. But today, they're best known for their pioneering approach to gender boundaries. Historian Gary Kates pulls back the curtains on this fascinating True Spy. Hear the groundbreaking story of d'Éon's life - from undercover geopolitical manipulation in the Russian court, and plotting Louis XV's French invasion of England, to being recognized by both French and English courts as having the right to live as a woman...From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Matthew Nelson. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist James Risen, details the life and work of Frank Church - the man who forever changed the US intelligence community.From humble Idaho beginnings, through to his lofty Presidential ambitions, we delve into who Church really was, and his tireless devotion to serving American ideals of transparency and accountability - culminating in the Church Committee. However, Church learnt that you can't shine a light on the darkest corners of the FBI, the CIA and the NSA, without making some powerful enemies...From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices