The Agency
RNZA Kiwi working for CIA describes the operation he ran against Russian military intelligence at the height of the Cold War.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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An operation against the GRU, Soviet Military Intelligence, means getting right up close to a Russian. Former CIA Counterintelligence Chief Susan Miller talks us through recruitment processes and shows how CIA, the US Military, State Department and t... more
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- Meh
Was interesting until it wasn’t. Too much political bias in the later episodes. They failed to properly fact check one of their sources and portrayed the information as fact when it is not.
Apple Podcasts1Discount Bob
United Statesa month ago - Interesting
Interesting pod but a little too much narration. Would prefer a little more from the guy who was a spy and a little less from the guys making the pod. Still a great pod though.
Apple Podcasts5oneexhaustedparent
Australiaa month ago - Fascinating
Almost John Le Carre and The Bureau - but New Zealand. Great reporting covering historical NZSIS and five eyes operation in current geo politics. I loved it.
Apple Podcasts5Luckyhorse
New Zealanda month ago - I add this too a long list of studies
I hit gold when I made it to the second article in the series of recordings. The interviews really give you a fit in how we often work. I enjoy learning something new about President Carter, and because of him I now know the successes he caused it because he created the foundation that truly helps in the best way. Much better than piercing foreign systems in a antagonistic way, but instead through information! We should always keep our radio America in Europe strong and free of fascist styled po... more
Apple Podcasts5Josiah GlockUnited States2 months ago - Simon
Top stuff RNZ.
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Apple Podcasts | #82 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #115 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #157 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Israel/History |
Apple Podcasts | #36 |  Philippines/History |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  Switzerland/History |
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What is The Agency about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Across multiple episodes, the program presents long-form, first-person and expert analyses of Cold War espionage, Five Eyes alliances, and the human costs of undercover work. Listeners are guided through intricate recruitment operations, double lives, and high-stakes negotiations with geopolitical consequences, all anchored by veterans and journalists who illuminate operational tradecraft, ethics, and the evolution of intelligence in a changing world. The show often bridges operational anecdotes with broader geopolitics—such as NZ's posture within Five Eyes, shifts in US and Russian strategies, and the interplay between secrecy and democratic accountability—making it especially relevant for audiences interested in history, security, and pol... more
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2. Rouben Azizian
3. Kit Bennett
4. Susan Miller
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