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Mission Implausible

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Conspiracy Theories
CIA
Havana Syndrome
Russia
Russian Intelligence
Rudy Giuliani
Donald Trump
Bill Gates
Denver International Airport
Hunter Biden's Laptop
The Montauk Project
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Ufos
Disinformation
Health Misinformation
Steve Bannon
Covid-19
NORAD
Bunker Construction
Burisma

Do you want to know the truth behind the world’s wildest conspiracy theories? Former CIA officers John Sipher & Jerry O’Shea try to determine where misinformation is coming from, when we’re being lied to and when a conspiracy theory is an actual real conspiracy. In the world of espionage, they were part of creating conspiracies. Now they and their circle of experts probe what’s true and when we’re... more

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Former senior intelligence officer and author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution explores how artificial intelligence, big data, and information warfare are fundamentally reshaping global intelligence. He forsees the coming “Singularity War” — a f... more

Former U.S. Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer was fired by Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche after she refused to recommend giving a domestic abuser back his gun. That criminal was Trump’s “Ambassador to Hollywood” Mel Gibson. Oyer explains how presidential pardons ... more

Will Sommer (of The Bulwark) returns to unpack threats to federalize elections to renewed efforts to “prove” 2020 was stolen. We also diagnose the strange incentives and rivalries inside MAGA world — the influencers, grifters, true believers, and opp... more

Tara breaks down what Ghislaine Maxwell’s current treatment, legal positioning, and pardon speculation actually signal. They describe the difference between the public narrative and the private reality journalists encounter inside the MAGA ecosystem.... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Vinci
Former intelligence officer and entrepreneur; CTO at NGA
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Episode: The Singularity War and How to Hack Minds (w/ Anthony Vinci)
Liz Oyer
Pardon attorney at the US Department of Justice; former federal public defender
U.S. Department of Justice; federal public defender
Episode: The Art of the Pardon: How The Dept. of Justice Became a Favor Bank (with Liz Oyer)
Christine Gralow
Independent journalist and founder of Meanwhile in Hawaii
meanwhileinhawaii.org
Episode: The Hawaiian Cult that raised Tulsi Gabbard (with Christine Gralow)
Jordan Holmes
Author and podcaster focusing on Alex Jones and conspiracy theories
Knowledge Fight
Episode: Alex Jones and the Conspiracy Economy (with Jordan Holmes)
Adam Tod Brown
Writer, comedian, and host of You Don't Even Like This Show and Unpopular Opinion
Episode: Eating Bugs, Shooting Bobby Kennedy, The Deadly Double: Conspiracy Theory Grey Areas (with Adam Tod Brown)
Leah Sottile
Journalist and author known for her reporting on extremism and fringe movements.
Author of Blazing Eye Sees All
Episode: The Overlooked Radicalization Crisis: How Women Become Extremists (with Leah Sottile)
Stephanie March
Actor, director, activist, known for her role as Assistant District Attorney, Alex Cabot, on Law & Order SVU.
Ponzi Foundation, One Kid World
Episode: From Hollywood to Human Rights: The Real Cost of Conspiracy Thinking (with Stephanie March)
Noelle Cook
Author and storyteller focusing on conspiracy theories and extremism.
Episode: Wellness to Weaponization: How Women Are Drawn into Conspiracy Extremism (with Noelle Cook)
Garrett Graff
Award-winning historian, best-selling author and journalist
Episode: When Did We Decide the Government is Hiding Aliens? (with Garrett Graff)

Hosts

John Sipher
Co-host; former CIA officer; host of investigations into intelligence, misinformation, and power.
Jerry O'Shea
Co-host; former CIA officer; contributes to investigations into conspiracy theories and information warfare.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 703 ratings
  • Listen Impossible

    Potentially interesting content frequently interrupted by repetitive trailers for other podcasts. Trailers for the same four podcasts played four times in a 33 minute show!

    The latest show (on Ghislaine Maxwell) had a few minutes on her and the rest was was a self-indulgent discussion on the travails of being a journalist.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dave61
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I love MISSION IMPLAUSIBLE— BUT PLEASE, no silly music

    I really enjoy this podcast, but please don’t add special effects or silly music. Your listeners are above it and it’s super annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COMEON, APPLE
    United States3 months ago
  • I have been staring at pine cones past week+

    I wonder if a message. But also, why pine cones?

    The alien pregnancy test was seeing if we were birthing the new Earth yet that’s what I believe, and: it’s not about the queen ant. It’s about all the ants being empowered so ideally you could talk to one aunt and you would understand the whole societyish. Maybe this does happen now?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cestmoi3
    United States4 months ago
  • Promising, but doesn’t quite deliver

    I like the premise of this show, and they have good guests, but it doesn’t go into as much depth as I would like, and the huge number of commercials is annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MusicCityEngineer
    United States6 months ago
  • It’s Good

    The hosts and the guests are all entertaining. The main issue with the show is they split every interview into multiple episodes to keep it a weekly format. I feel they would be better served by releasing whole interviews even if it means having to skip a week or two.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pwilly
    United States8 months ago

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Overall, guests and hosts are praised for credible expertise and a thoughtful approach to debunking misinformation.
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Some fans appreciate balanced, evidence-based discussions, while others feel the show has shifted toward partisan rhetoric.

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The Art of the Pardon: How The Dept. of Justice Became a Favor Bank (with Liz Oyer)
Q: How is the pardons process actually vetted before a recommendation reaches the president?
Applications go through intensive vetting including FBI background investigations, community interviews, and careful consideration to ensure the recipient is deserving and will not reoffend, similar in depth to a security clearance, before any recommendation is made.
The Art of the Pardon: How The Dept. of Justice Became a Favor Bank (with Liz Oyer)
Q: Talk us through real quick the power any president has to pardon or commute crimes.
The pardon power is broad and allows the president to grant pardons or commutations for federal offenses, with the justification rooted in the public interest, but without mechanisms to easily override the president's decisions.
The Singularity War and How to Hack Minds (w/ Anthony Vinci)
Q: Can AI truly hack minds, and what are the risks?
AI can subtly influence beliefs by long-term, low-visibility exposure to information, potentially steering opinions and behavior without people recognizing the manipulation, which is more insidious than overt propaganda.
The Singularity War and How to Hack Minds (w/ Anthony Vinci)
Q: What does the Fourth Intelligence Revolution mean for democracy and national security?
It signals a move toward decentralized, civilian-led resilience, combining government capabilities with private sector, academia, and everyday citizens to detect and counter misinformation and manipulation.
The Singularity War and How to Hack Minds (w/ Anthony Vinci)
Q: How has the evolution of data and technology changed the nature of intelligence work?
The shift from a spy-versus-spy model to mass data access means everyone is a potential target, with information still central to power and national security. It's about protecting civil society while leveraging open-source tools to counter threats.

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What is Mission Implausible about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking show where two former CIA officers explore the roots of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and influence operations. Across episodes, the hosts interrogate claims, interview journalists, researchers, and experts, and probe how data, media, and power shape public perception. Notable throughlines include AI and information warfare, political narratives, and the tension between government secrecy and civilian resilience. Guests come from intelligence, journalism, law, academia, and activism, often discussing accountability, media responsibility, and the psychology of belief. A standout trait is its willingness to combine rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, making high-stakes topics approachable for listeners w... more

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1. Anthony Vinci
2. Liz Oyer
3. Christine Gralow
4. Jordan Holmes
5. Adam Tod Brown
6. Leah Sottile
7. Stephanie March
8. Noelle Cook

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