SpyTalk
SpyTalk, Jeff SteinSpyTalk lives at the intersection of intelligence operations, foreign policy, homeland security, and military strategy. Hosted by veteran national security journalists Jeff Stein, Michael Isikoff and Karen J. Greenberg, the podcast features exclusives by SpyTalk’s roster of longtime reporters, news and profiles of US and foreign spymasters, and interviews with policymakers and expert authors. Ther... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 226 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||
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A greater array of better-armed threats confronts the US than on 9/11.
Terrorism and insurgency expert Bruce Hoffman joins the podcast to discuss the current state of Al-Qaeda and its affiliates in the world
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Peter Bergen on the triumphs and tragedies wrought by 9/11.
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His latest book:
All the Presidents' Wars
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Former CIA operations officer and member of CIA's Senior Intelligence Service (SIS-3) turned author, Jim Lawler joins Micheal to discuss real world espionage, spy recruitment, and his latest spy novel.
The Traitor’s Tale by Jim Lawler
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Former CIA Chief Learning Officer Steve Hirsch tells how Russia, China, and Iran exploit the cracks in US intelligence.
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- Where is the UN?
Good interview but why isn’t anyone talking about the IN?
Apple Podcasts5Democracy is my Religion
United States4 months ago - Isikoff needs to chill
Isikoff’s voice is shrill, he laughs at inappropriate times and talks too fast.I would much rather listen to Jeff whose ego doesn’t dominate the show.
Apple Podcasts3Theodora30United States9 months ago - House of dynamite? Really?
Pretty much follows “Failsafe” too much to be called “ original”. Suicide, glitch in the system, sacrificing a family member”, general is trying to talk president to attack. At the end of the credits, “Failsafe” used a dial tone. In Dynamite” at the end of the credits, they used explosions. It just can’t be coincidental. I think it’s called plagiarism. Even a happily ever after would’ve changed things! Lol.
Apple Podcasts5J ClamUnited States10 months ago - Establishment drivel
The host and the majority of guests are shills, to the bone, for the establishment intelligence point of view with very little objective analysis or reality. If that is what you are looking for then, you have found it. Enjoy.
Apple Podcasts1MikeJeezyUnited Statesa year ago - Edward Snowden
If the host of a podcast on intelligence cannot recall Edward Snowden’s name while talking to a former CIA officer perhaps he should retire. The fact that you did not even try to edit out the blank memory moment tells me this is not a very tight ship operation.
Apple Podcasts3Nora GregorUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #116 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #103 |  Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #128 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  France/News/News Commentary |
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What is SpyTalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The program focuses on intelligence operations, foreign policy, homeland security, and military strategy, featuring deep dives with seasoned reporters, policymakers, and subject-matter experts. Conversations span US and global security dynamics, including counterterrorism, espionage oversight, and the interplay between diplomacy and intelligence, often anchored by insider anecdotes and historical case studies. Noteworthy is the heavy emphasis on accountability, institutional reform, and the human dimension behind strategic decisions, making it valuable for professionals in policy, journalism, defense, and diplomacy who want informed, current perspectives from researchers and practitioners alike.
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Which podcasts are similar to SpyTalk?
These podcasts share a similar audience with SpyTalk:
1. SpyCast
2. Secrets and Spies Podcast: Espionage | Global Issues | Current Affairs
3. SPYCRAFT 101
4. NatSec Matters
5. Mission Implausible
How many episodes of SpyTalk are there?
SpyTalk launched 5 years ago and published 226 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on SpyTalk?
Recent guests on SpyTalk include:
1. Bruce Hoffman
2. Peter Bergen
3. Jim Lawler
4. Steve Hirsch
5. Joby Warrick
6. Julia Curlee
7. Lauren Anderson
8. Bojan Pancevski
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