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Black, Man, Spy Podcast is a highly informative and often irreverent conversation on geopolitics and national security by New York Times bestselling author, former MSNBC contributor and US Navy intelligence veteran Malcolm Nance. It provides a dramatically different angle on the week’s news and events from a spy world insider and media commentator. Every week he engages in interesting interviews w... more

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One wrong decision in the Middle East could send shockwaves straight to energy markets and your wallet. Are we on the brink of an unchecked regional escalation—and a global economic breakdown?

Managing principal of Obsidian Risk Advisors Brett Erick... more

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We are watching the dangerous weaponization of American intelligence in real time.

Former DHS Chief of Staff Miles Taylor sits down with Malcolm Nance to pull back the curtain on the actual, classified realities of the 2020 election. Together they d... more

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Imagine being a national security advisor in the room when the conversation shifts toward using the U.S. military against American protesters. For Congressional Candidate Olivia Troye, that wasn’t a dystopian screenplay—it was her daily reality.

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Are we looking at a legitimate exit strategy in the Middle East, or just the opening act of another endless escalation?

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam leverages his background in military affairs and legislative oversight to offer a candid look at ho... more

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Recent Guests

Brett Erickson
Managing Principal of Obsidian Risk Advisors
Obsidian Risk Advisors
Episode: Black Man Spy: Oil, Conflict, and Chaos with Brett Erickson
Olivia Troye
National security expert and former Homeland Security Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence; 2026 Democratic candidate in Virginia's 7th Congressional District
Campaign: Olivia Troye for Virginia's 7th Congressional District
Episode: BMS w/ Olivia Troye "Why can't we just mow them down?"
Suhas Subramanyam
Congressman, Virginia's 10th Congressional District
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Black Man Spy: Understanding War with Congressman Suhas Subramanyam
Jennifer Welch
Creator of the podcast I've Had It, former TV host
I've Had It / Angie Pump Sullivan
Episode: Black Man Spy: Why Our Democracy is Fraying with Jennifer Welch
Nate Snyder
Senior DHS official and current head at the Japan Institute for Cyberspace Studies; former Chief of SNF at DHS, CounterterrorismCoordinator, and senior advisor roles
Japan Institute for Cyberspace Studies; former U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Episode: Black Man Spy: Counterterrorism Insights with Nate Snyder
Jo Carducci
Podcaster, influencer and commentator on internal threats in the U.S.
Episode: Black Man Spy: My Country Would Turn Anne Frank In with Jo Carducci
Jack Rice
Former CIA officer and Minnesota criminal defense attorney
Episode: Black Man Spy: ICE Minneapolis Crisis with Jack Rice, Former Prosecutor and Former CIA Officer
Aaron Parnas
Lawyer and journalist known for political analysis and commentary, leveraging a Gen Z audience.
The Parnas Perspective on Substack
Episode: 2025 Year In Review: With Aaron Parnas
Joyce Vance
Former US Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, legal analyst for NBC and MS Now, and law professor at the University of Alabama School of Law
University of Alabama School of Law
Episode: Why We Can't Give Up: Black Man Spy w/ Joyce Vance

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Malcolm Nance
Host of Black Man Spy; veteran intelligence professional and media commentator

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hackasaurus
    United States17 days ago
  • To All the Blade Hands

    This is exactly the right message

    “Gentle when stroked

    Fierce when provoked”

    “Keep the high moral ground sacred”

    Thanks Malcom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RevSara
    United States22 days ago
  • BZ Overall

    SC Gummy, old COMMO here. Grade school in West Philly, lived on Osage Ave. Enjoy your insights but let your guests speak. Pot down the volume & self promotion. And PUHLEEZE, NO ORANGE voice clips 👎🏼🤮🤬. Ta.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Toa Afakasi
    United States4 months ago
  • Let your guests speak

    I like your thinking, Malcolm, and I appreciate the caliber of guests you invite to your show. But man, you HAVE to let your guests speak once in awhile.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Chuckles Marx
    United States4 months ago
  • Welcome back!

    Thank you Malcolm for keeping us sane & grounded (if that is even possible) with details and—my fave—psych analysis of this insane regime.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SummerPalette
    United States5 months ago

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Let guests speak more during episodes; the host has strong insights but proportional airtime for guests helps balance perspectives.
Fans note the show can be provocative and deeply informed, sometimes polarized but thought-provoking.
Listeners appreciate the sharp, unapologetic analysis and insider viewpoints on national security and democracy.
Guests are always highly knowledgeable and bring real expertise to complex topics.

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Black Man Spy: Counterterrorism Insights with Nate Snyder
Q: What role does cyber and information warfare play in the current security landscape?
Cyber operations and disinformation are viewed as central to modern threats, requiring robust defense, smarter information sharing, and collaboration with allied cyber institutes like those in Tokyo.
Black Man Spy: Counterterrorism Insights with Nate Snyder
Q: How should the U.S. approach homeland security differently to prevent attacks and maintain public trust?
He advocates for rebuilding trust through transparent, community-centered prevention programs, greater focus on local and state partnerships, and structural reforms to avoid politicization and inefficiency.
Black Man Spy: Counterterrorism Insights with Nate Snyder
Q: What is the current state of DHS leadership and interagency coordination ahead of potential conflicts with Iran?
The guest argues that leadership flaws and a lack of interagency coordination have created gaps in preparedness and oversight, calling for a comprehensive reimagining of DHS and stronger congressional oversight.
Black Man Spy: Why Our Democracy is Fraying with Jennifer Welch
Q: What the fuck is going on out here?
Welch emphasizes the depth of political dysfunction, longstanding brand damage by Republicans, and the urgent need for a robust, confrontational political strategy to defend democracy, while acknowledging consequences and the emotional weight of the moment.
Max Boot: Is American Foreign Policy Broken?
Q: Can you explain why the Republican Party has moved far from Ronald Reagan?
Max Boot highlights the shift from Reagan's policies to Trump's, noting the Republican Party's embrace of protectionism and divisive rhetoric.

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6. Jo Carducci
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