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The Rest Is Classified

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CIA
Cold War
MI6
KGB
Russia
Iran
MI5
Oleg Gordievsky
Kim Philby
John F. Kennedy
Al-Qaeda
United States
Cuba
Espionage
Vladimir Putin
Pablo Escobar
Bay Of Pigs
Yevgeny Prigozhin
Al Qaeda
Ukraine

Enter the secretive world of spies, espionage, and covert operations. Hosted by former CIA analyst turned spy novelist, David McCloskey, and veteran security correspondent, Gordon Corera, this podcast unravels real-life spy stories, intelligence secrets, and the hidden power struggles shaping global events. From Cold War espionage to modern-day intelligence agencies like the CIA, MI6, and Mossad... more

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Did North Korean hackers just get away with the biggest heist in history? And why does Kim Jong Un run his intelligence agencies like crime syndicates?

Listen as David and Gordon delve into the mad world of North Korean hackers and crypto heists to ... more

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Was the CIA behind the Watergate break-in and cover-up? And why did Langley technicians hand one of Nixon’s burglars a wig, an alias driving license and a camera hidden in a tobacco pouch?

Listen as David and Gordon begin a four-part exploration of ... more

“Years of political turmoil, corruption and the ascendance of a deadly gang coalition are suffocating Haiti’s capital city. The US and international community have repeatedly tried and failed to help bring order. Now, the remnants of Haiti’s governme... more

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In the last weeks, we’ve had dire warnings from governments and intelligence agencies across the world, warning of a cyber apocalypse and a global internet meltdown.

At the same time, the British government has told people to start storing 72 hours ... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Paton Walsh
CNN Chief International Security Correspondent
CNN
Episode: The US Mercenaries Fighting Haiti’s Deadly Gang War
Sharon Weinberger
Author and journalist focused on technology and national security; former national security editor at Wall Street Journal and The Intercept
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; author of Valley of Death
Episode: 195. How Silicon Valley Took Over National Security
Ben Macintyre
Author, speaking about Agent Redwood and his book
Author of Redwood
Episode: 194. The KGB in Iran: Appeasing the Ayatollah with Ben Macintyre (Ep 2)
Michael Morell
Former acting director and deputy director of the CIA; co-founder of Aardwolf Global Solutions
CIA; Aardwolf Global Solutions
Episode: The Man Who Briefed the President on 9/11
Richard Kerbaj
Author of The Secret History of the Five Eyes
Author
Episode: 186. The Secret Spy Network: Can Five Eyes Survive Trump? (Ep 4)
Bojan Pancevski
Chief European political correspondent, Wall Street Journal; author of The Nord Stream Conspiracy
Wall Street Journal
Episode: 178. The Plot to Destroy Russia’s Gas Empire (Ep 2)
Nigel Linkster
Former Deputy Chief of MI6, China specialist
MI6
Episode: 176. The True Story of the Spies Held Hostage by China (Ep 2)
Gabriel Gatehouse
Presenter of Foul Play, an Audible podcast
Foul Play
Episode: 165. Why England Didn't Win the 1970 World Cup (Ep 2)
Jomana Karadsheh
Award-winning CNN international correspondent
CNN
Episode: Is Iran Recruiting Spies to Conduct Anti-Semitic Attacks?

Hosts

David McCloskey
Former CIA analyst and spy novelist
Gordon Corera
Veteran security correspondent

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • Good Analysis and History

    I enjoy this podcast immensely. It examines intelligence history and policies with color and right amount of detail. The moderators are easy to listen to and have good chemistry. Their different backgrounds expand the programs perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    impish1
    United States15 days ago
  • Outstanding

    This show is one of the best, well written superbly delivered and incredibly interesting. Love it love it love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimLingenfelder
    Australia16 days ago
  • Spoiler!

    Really interesting podcast and very enjoyable. Sadly I’m currently reading Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy which has now been ruined by the spoiler in episode 5 of the most recent Kim Philby series. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    GWRFS1
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Interesting and enjoyable

    Podcast Addict
    5
    enarf
    18 days ago
  • TRIC

    Absolutely love these two guys and their guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danae.Tonkin
    Australia21 days ago

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Listeners frequently praise the hosts' chemistry, engaging delivery and humor.
Many find the historical and intelligence analysis detailed, informative and rich in context.
A few reviews object to particular creative choices, including fiction excerpts and spoilers.
Some listeners criticize vocal delivery, interruptions and occasional tangents as distracting.
Listeners value the hosts' distinct professional perspectives and guests' contributions.

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The US Mercenaries Fighting Haiti’s Deadly Gang War
Q: Is it working, and how are those going?
Walsh says gang expansion appears to have stopped or reversed in some areas and gangs report feeling the impact, but the long-term effect is uncertain. He also highlights civilian deaths and the challenge of holding territory after operations.
The US Mercenaries Fighting Haiti’s Deadly Gang War
Q: Where did this story come from? Why pick Haiti?
Walsh says he wanted to show the extraordinary deterioration of ordinary life in Haiti and examine how the government had turned to Eric Prince and private security contractors.
202. Watergate: The CIA Conspiracy (Ep 1)
Q: Why is the CIA even in these meetings?
The hosts explain that officials drew the CIA into domestic security discussions despite its foreign-intelligence charter, building on a history of covert operations and prior domestic activity.
202. Watergate: The CIA Conspiracy (Ep 1)
Q: How involved was the CIA? Did the CIA have a direct role in the break-in? And what role did it play in the cover-up?
The hosts trace how the CIA became involved through its assistance to E. Howard Hunt and the White House Plumbers, while establishing that the series will examine the agency's role in the break-in and cover-up in later installments.
201. Kim Philby: Exiled in Moscow (Ep 6)
Q: What was the core motivation for Philby?
The hosts consider him a committed communist ideologue who saw himself as a Soviet intelligence officer rather than a British traitor, while also noting his ego and apparent attraction to deceit.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rest Is Classified

What is The Rest Is Classified about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form conversations and narrative series examine espionage, intelligence failures, covert operations and the people caught inside them. Former CIA analyst and spy novelist David McCloskey and security correspondent Gordon Corera combine historical reconstruction with analysis of current security stories, drawing on archival accounts, reporting and their different professional backgrounds. Recurring subjects include Cold War spy networks, intelligence agencies, counterintelligence, terrorism, geopolitical tensions and the growing role of technology in national security. Some installments form multi-part historical series, while others assess developing events and the evidence behind competing explanations. Authors, journalists and securi... more

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2. Sharon Weinberger
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