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Former CIA officers talk Russia, China, Iran, North Korea; international security, geopolitics, military, intel operations, sanctions and economic power plays Including daily news drops beyond the headlines (human analysis leveraging AI). It's RH. restrictedhandling.substack.com

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Welcome to The Restricted Handling Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into Russia's latest moves in the ongoing war, how Ukraine is pushing back with some seri... more

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In this episode of "The Restricted Handling Podcast," we dive headfirst into the escalating tensions in the Middle East with a particular focus on Iran. With high... more

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In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we're breaking down the biggest geopolitical stories making waves today. From China's latest warning about e... more

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In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we break down one of the most volatile 72-hour stretches in the Russia–Ukraine war so far this year. Moscow is ... more

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Paula Doyle
Former Senior Ops Officer, Senior Intelligence Service, CIA; Georgetown instructor
Central Intelligence Agency
Episode: Iran's Mojtaba, Arming Kurds, Payback for Beirut, Larijani and Trump, Russia's Angle w/ Retired CIA Officer Who Ran Iran Operations Paula Doyle
Tony DeMario
Executive Vice President at Strider Technologies; former CIA officer focused on Iran and counterterrorism
Strider Technologies / CIA
Episode: Recorded 1 Hour Before U.S. Strikes on Iran | Iran Expert and Former CIA Officer Tony DeMario
Clayton Swope
Deputy Director of Aerospace Security Project at CSIS and Senior Fellow for Defense and Security
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Episode: Ryan & Glenn | U.S. vs China in Space: Who Wins? Why the Next War Could be in Low Earth Orbit
Anthony Godfrey
Former US Ambassador to Serbia with nearly 30 years in the State Department and military service.
Former US State Department
Episode: Ryan + Glenn: Serbia, Russia, and NATO | Inside the Balkans Power Struggle with Ambassador Godfrey
Emad Shargi
A former prisoner and expert on Iranian affairs, has extensive experience in international business and has spoken publicly on resilience and the Iranian uprising.
Episode: Glenn & Ryan w/ Emad Shargi - 5 Year IRGC Prisoner in Iran Explains Why Iran’s Protests Are Different This Time w/ CIA Veterans
Nick Eftimiades
Expert in Chinese espionage and former DIA operative.
Episode: How China Really Spies on America: Covert Influence, Semiconductors & Taiwan | Nick Eftimiades
David Hale
Former U.S. Ambassador and expert in Middle Eastern politics
Wilson Center
Episode: Glenn & Ryan | Iran Is on the Ropes: 40 Years of Middle East Truth from a Former U.S. Ambassador Hale
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Economic analyst discussing Russia and China
Episode: RH 11.26.25 | Economic & Sanctions Deep Dive: Russia & China
Nataliya Bugayova
Non-resident fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, focusing on Kremlin decision-making and Russian cognitive warfare.
Institute for the Study of War
Episode: Putin’s Mind War & Cognitive Warfare: Nataliya Bugayova & Former CIA Officers Break Down Russia’s Playbook

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Iran

    Good episode. Dang good…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amdyfyn
    United Statesa month ago
  • you two are great !

    Wish the podcast was only 1-2 hour deep dives really enjoy especially your Ukraine/Russia episodes. Found by random but favourited. Update : both the small updates and the long episodes are just gold - number 1 podcast here now

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VinylBlade
    Denmark2 months ago
  • you two are great !

    Wish the podcast was only 1-2 hour deep dives really enjoy especially your Ukraine/Russia episodes. Found by random but favourited.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VinylBlade
    Denmark3 months ago
  • Interesting Overseas News

    I’ve been listening since the beginning and have heard a lot of interesting things that I hadn’t previously considered, or known anything about. Nice work, again, Ryan. I do prefer a natural human voice, but I understand the limitations and work requirements for that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Awayagain
    United States4 months ago
  • Like lifted the veils; direct, brief, nice sarcasm

    Really like the “daily brief” insights, thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TEDfan22
    United States5 months ago

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The integration of expert analysis with AI-driven discussion is valued for providing deeper understanding of complex issues.
Many find the discussions engaging and informative, with several noting a preference for deeper dives into specific topics.
Listeners appreciate the insightful commentary on current events, particularly regarding international conflicts and security concerns.

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Why Iran Was Always the Core Issue in the Region and Needed to Be Addressed w/ Ambassador Hale
Q: Do you see a path toward dialogue with a future Iranian leadership, and what conditions would make such dialogue productive?
He suggests dialogue is possible only if it introduces flexibility and is grounded in practical concessions from Iran, recognizing that the regime is currently disorganized; any productive talks would require credible incentives and a credible plan from the U.S. and allies while avoiding naive assumptions about rapid regime change.
Why Iran Was Always the Core Issue in the Region and Needed to Be Addressed w/ Ambassador Hale
Q: What is your assessment of why Iran has been targeting Gulf countries and what is the broader strategic aim behind these actions?
Ambassador Hale explains that Iran seeks to pressure neighbors and deter coalition actions, using proxies and limited military actions to inflate its perceived influence, while pushing back against perceived U.S. and Israeli pressure; a durable approach requires denying Iran the ability to threaten the neighborhood and aligning regional partners to support that goal.
Ryan & Glenn | U.S. vs China in Space: Who Wins? Why the Next War Could be in Low Earth Orbit
Q: Are we educating? Are we preparing Americans to continue in the space field?
I do worry about that. I think a lot of it is, and I get it, it is a hard sell. Why should we invest in science and basic research and development as a government?
Ryan & Glenn | U.S. vs China in Space: Who Wins? Why the Next War Could be in Low Earth Orbit
Q: What's one thing the public is way too relaxed about when it comes to space?
The value of something like Artemis, or going to the moon, or going beyond that, or just science in space.
Ryan & Glenn | U.S. vs China in Space: Who Wins? Why the Next War Could be in Low Earth Orbit
Q: What is the US's biggest vulnerability in the space domain?
GPS, reliance on GPS for so many different things, civil and military and commercial, and it can be jammed.

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