
SpyTalk 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 | 203 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Trump and Netanyahu finger others for Iran war problems.
SpyTalk speaks with Yossi Melman, an investigative journalist with The Jerusalem Post about issues USA and Israel have with the methods and objectives of the war.
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Former CIA operative and Senior DOD Official Mick Mulroy Details Trump’s Bad Options on Iran.
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Ex-CIA op sees no end in sight for Iran conflict.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Please keep at it Steve. Non-steady staters feel the threat too and want to hear what you have to say.
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The content prominently explores themes around intelligence operations, foreign policy, and military strategy, making it especially appealing to listeners interested in national security affairs. Episodes feature discussions with seasoned journalists and experts, who provide insights into the inner workings of various intelligence agencies, recent political developments, and critical assessments of global security issues. The podcast presents a unique blend of investigative journalism, expert commentary, and exclusive interviews that engages both knowledgeable enthusiasts and those new to the field, ensuring diverse perspectives on pressing security concerns.
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Recent guests on SpyTalk include:
1. Yossi Melman
2. Mick Mulroy
3. Hooman Majd
4. Reuel Mark Gerecht
5. David Shedd
6. Jon Alterman
7. Mary Gay Scanlon
8. Mike German
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