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True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics

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CIA
Cold War
MI6
Kim Philby
KGB
Russian Troll Farm
Operation Ajax
Disinformation
Social Media
War On Terror
Operation Lance Blade
U.S. Elections 2020
U.S. Elections 2016
Aden Magee
Counterintelligence
Iranian Revolution
Mohammed Mossadegh
Iran
Espionage
Tradecraft

True Spies takes you inside the world's greatest espionage and detective operations. Our hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Daisy Ridley and Rhiannon Neads talk to the real spies behind the missions. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would you do in their position? We explore and investigate real life thrillers, mysteries and crimes - stories that prove truth i... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jenny Benham
Professor of Medieval diplomacy and international law at Cardiff University, focusing on Medieval espionage.
Cardiff University
Episode: True Spies Debriefs: Dr. Jenny Benham on Medieval Spycraft
Brendan McNally
Defense correspondent and journalist
Prague Post
Episode: The Misadventures of Martha Dodd, Part 1: The Pink Lady | KGB
Roger Howard
Author of Spying on the Reich, The Cold War Against Hitler
Episode: Spying On The Reich | Historical
Steve Vogel
Journalist and author, wrote for The Washington Post covering military subjects
Episode: Digging for Gold | Cold War
Chris Tarbell
FBI cyber security agent involved in the Silk Road investigation
FBI
Episode: Tradecraft, Part 9
Jackie Ikuna
Lecturer in history at the University of Galway with expertise in codebreaking
University of Galway
Episode: Tradecraft, Part 9
Azem Ahmed
New York Times journalist reporting on investigative topics
New York Times
Episode: Tradecraft, Part 9
Robert Sutton
Former chief historian for the US National Park Service
US National Park Service
Episode: Tradecraft, Part 9
Anthony Glees
Professor with expertise in security and intelligence policy
University of Buckingham
Episode: Tradecraft, Part 9

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Rhiannon Neads
Host of True Spies.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • Great podcast

    Very interesting stories and all the hosts have lovely voices, so it’s a win win for me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    waydans
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Disappointed do better

    Most actual new episodes are really good, but true spies has gotten to where they recycle a lot of old episodes rather than putting out new content. In addition, much of their information is very left leaning biased and twists history.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    annoyed307
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent!

    Very fascinating stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    seriouslymuskoka
    Canada2 months ago
  • Blinking Red episode

    Totally fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doobeedi
    Canada2 months ago
  • Hosts

    Some of the loveliest, silkiest voices. Excellent diction and a real pleasure to listen to; not distracting in any way.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    R MacLeish
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the fascinating narratives and expert insights into espionage and history.
The storytelling is noted for being compelling, with high-quality production and engaging hosts.
Listeners describe the podcast as a thought-provoking resource for understanding complex intelligence operations.
Many guests contribute greatly to the content, enhancing its credibility and depth according to the audience feedback.
Some criticism arises due to perceived political biases in recent episodes, leading to polarized opinions among audience members.

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#40
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#129
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Apple Podcasts
#218
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#50
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#211
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#52
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True Spies Debriefs: Bob Dougherty on transnational repression
Q: What measures should the US take to protect foreign nationals on its soil?
The US should enhance legal definitions and penalties for transnational repression, improve training and awareness for law enforcement, and potentially adopt special asylum policies for nationals from oppressive regimes.
True Spies Debriefs: Bob Dougherty on transnational repression
Q: What role does technology play in transnational repression?
Technology plays a significant role in transnational repression, as authoritarian regimes are increasingly using digital methods to intimidate and harass their citizens living overseas.
True Spies Debriefs: Bob Dougherty on transnational repression
Q: How do you define transnational repression, and why is it currently a focus for you?
Transnational repression is any effort by a government to silence or intimidate its citizens living abroad, and it's becoming a priority issue due to increasing incidents of such harassment, particularly from authoritarian regimes.
True Spies Debriefs: Mubin Shaikh on the Psyche of an Extremist
Q: Can you explain the concept of 'formers' in the context of your work?
Mubin explains that the term 'formers' refers to individuals who were once extremists but have since disengaged and now assist others in leaving those movements. Their lived experiences are valuable in conversations with at-risk individuals.
True Spies Debriefs: Mubin Shaikh on the Psyche of an Extremist
Q: What does your work as an Intervention Specialist entail?
Mubin describes his role as conducting direct one-on-one interventions with individuals at risk of radicalization. He assesses how radicalized they are and determines if they can be 'walked back' from extremist ideologies.

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3. Roger Howard
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7. Azem Ahmed
8. Robert Sutton

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