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The Man Who Gets the Secrets

SpyTalk - May 03, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes
Jason Leopold, a senior reporter with Bloomberg News, has literally been getting under the skin of government bureaucracies for decades. His weapon: The Freedom of Information Act, enacted by Congress in the mid-1960s because the feds, well, had an insidious propensity to bury embarrassing, or e...

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May 2024: V-22, Laser Comms in Space, and Project Convergence

National Defense Magazine - May 02, 2024 05:49 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
In this episode, National Defense discusses the V-twenty-two Osprey, laser communications in space and the Army and Marine Corps testing autonomous resupply drones at Project Convergence.

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Supporting Ukraine in Its Fight for Democracy

Across the States - May 01, 2024 15:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
In this episode of ALEC's Women Leadership Series, Karla Jones, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director, and Brooklyn Roberts, ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior Director, interview Dinara Gabibullaeva, Kiev City Council Member, Chairwoman of Solidarna Mol...

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Tipping Off Our Enemies to Terrorist Attacks

SpyTalk - April 19, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes
Last month’s spectacular terrorist attack on a concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow, which left 144 people dead, was quickly followed by startling news that US intelligence had warned the Russians about the impending assault. When the Kremlin said the warnings hadn’t been specific, moreover,...

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More Havana Syndrome Questions

SpyTalk - April 05, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes
New SpyTalk Contributing Editor Mike Isikoff pokes holes in 60 Minutes’ blockbuster story. Michael Isikoff https://twitter.com/Isikoff Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow SpyTalk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk_spy Subscribe to SpyTalk on Substack https...

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April 2024: Littoral Combat Ship, Project Convergence and IVAS

National Defense Magazine - April 04, 2024 03:27 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy’s troubled littoral combat ship, this year’s Army-led Project Convergence exercise, and the Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System.

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Spies and Sex: A History of Honeytraps

SpyTalk - March 23, 2024 22:08 - 36 minutes
Jeff talks with Henry Schlesinger, author of "Honey Trapped: Sex, Betrayal, and Weaponized Love." Henry Schlesinger Honey Trapped: Sex, Betrayal, and Weaponized Love https://a.co/d/cwXy65Z     Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow SpyTalk on Twitter: https://t...

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Grappling With AI Regulation & Innovation: Jake Morabito on ALEC Breakdown

Across the States - March 15, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Jake Morabito, ALEC Communications & Technology Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide discussing the challenges of regulating AI while balancing innovation and risk on this ALEC Breakdown. Special Guest: Jake Morabito.

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Tackling Human Trafficking & Supporting Survivors For Women's History Month

Across the States - March 14, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Senior Director of ALEC's Health and Human Services Task Force Brooklyn Roberts & Senior Director of Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations Karla Jones speak with Kansas State Representatives Carrie Barth and Rebecca Schmoe about Kansas' attempts to prevent and assist the victi...

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A Life in CIA Trickery

SpyTalk - March 08, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes
Jonna Mendez, former CIA chief of disguises, discusses her new book, “In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked.” Jonna Mendez In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked https://www.amazon.com/True-Face-Womans-Life-Unmasked/dp/154170312X Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://tw...

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March 2024: AUKUS in Space, North Star 75 and the KC-135 Tanker

National Defense Magazine - March 06, 2024 21:03 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
In this episode, National Defense discusses AUKUS in space, the Navy’s pursuit of 75 available surface ships and the Air Force’s stalled KC-135 replacement acquisition strategy.  

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Russia, Russia, Russia

SpyTalk - February 26, 2024 20:42 - 20 minutes
Former top CIA ops official Dan Hoffman talks with Jeff about options on Putin. Daniel Hoffman https://twitter.com/danielhoffmanDC Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow SpyTalk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk_spy Subscribe to SpyTalk on Substack https://www....

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The Taylor Swift Infowar Tutorial

SpyTalk - February 09, 2024 22:30 - 40 minutes
Former US Army “influence ops” specialist Paul Cobaugh talks with Jeff about combatting conspiracy mongering.  More from Paul Cobaugh https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-cobaugh-5253b335/ truthaboutthreats.com/ Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow SpyTalk on Twitte...

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February 2024: Journey to an Electric Fleet, the Stingray and Modernizing the Army's Artillery Systems

National Defense Magazine - January 30, 2024 14:48 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army and Marine Corps’ journey to a fully electric fleet, the Navy’s next-generation unmanned refueling aircraft and the modernization of the Army’s artillery systems.

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Red Cell Study on China Rise

SpyTalk - January 28, 2024 00:58 - 38 minutes
Former CIA officials Kristin Wood and Martin Petersen built a Red Cell project on The Cipher Brief to challenge experts to explore how China came to supplant the US by 2041. Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow SpyTalk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk_spy S...

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Education Freedom and Policy Priorities: Andrew Handel on ALEC Breakdown

Across the States - January 26, 2024 18:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, sat down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the recent model policies passed by the task force such as education freedom accounts, adult learning programs, and pres...

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Green Berets and Covert Ops

SpyTalk - January 13, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes
Former Special Forces and CIA case officer James Stejskal chats with Jeff Stein about Berlin, Russia and more.   More from our Guest: James Stejskal  https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Stejskal/author/B00NXOQG4Y?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Follow Jeff Stein o...

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Criminal and Civil Justice Policy Priorities: Nino Marchese on ALEC Breakdown

Across the States - January 10, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Nino Marchese, director of both the Criminal Justice and Civil Justice Taskforces at ALEC, sits down with Lars Dalseide to discuss the essential policy solutions both taskforces are focusing on for 2024. Civil justice focuses on lawsuit reform, tort reform, regulatory reform, and donor privacy is...

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Michigan Should Follow Lead of Top Growing States: Jonathan Williams on ALEC Breakdown

Across the States - January 05, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Jonathan Willams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, sits down with Lars Dalseide on ALEC Breakdown to talk about his recent Detroit News op-ed about the findings from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Growing Michigan Together Council to address the state's slow popu...

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January 2024: Replicator Initiative, Generative AI and the Precision Strike Missile

National Defense Magazine - January 01, 2024 15:02 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Defense Department’s Replicator initiative, generative AI, and the Army’s Precision Strike Missile.

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The CIA in 2024

SpyTalk - December 29, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes
Former senior CIA officer Glenn Corn talks with Jeff Stein about the agency’s new generation and its challenges in the Middle East, Russia, and Ukraine in 2024. More from our Guest: Glenn Corn https://www.thecipherbrief.com/experts/glenn-corn     Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitt...

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The Energy Affordability Report: Joe Trotter on ALEC Breakdown

Across the States - December 26, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Joe Trotter, ALEC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force Director, sits down with Lars Dalseide, ALEC Director of Policy Advancement and Media Relations, talking about the 3rd edition of the Energy Affordability Report. Special Guest: Joe Trotter.

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Chinese Military Hackers in Our Pipes

SpyTalk - December 15, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes
The Washington Post’s Ellen Nakashima talks with Jeff about Beijing’s secret infiltration of US infrastructure. Ellen Nakashima https://twitter.com/nakashimae Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow SpyTalk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk_spy Subscribe to S...

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What's Coming Up For ALEC In 2024: Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk on ALEC Breakdown

Across the States - December 13, 2023 19:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Jonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, talk on ALEC's upcoming policy priorities in 2024 based on the latest essential policy solutions report on this ALEC breakdown. Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.

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December 2023: The Arctic Angels, Victus Nox and Triton

National Defense Magazine - December 01, 2023 15:01 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army’s cold weather division in the Arctic, the Space Force’s Victus Nox mission, and the Navy’s new uncrewed aircraft.

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The Week in Spy Plots & Murder

SpyTalk - December 01, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes
Former CIA ops officer Douglas London joins Jeff to discuss spooky events from Gaza to Moscow, Kyiv & beyond.  Doug London https://twitter.com/douglaslondon5 Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow SpyTalk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk_spy Subscribe to Sp...

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A Thriller in Ukraine

SpyTalk - November 17, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes
The Washington Post’s Shane Harris joins Jeff to discuss his scoop on Ukraine’s murky op to sabotage the Nordstream-2 pipeline.  Follow Shane Harris https://twitter.com/shaneharris https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/shane-harris/ Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpyTalker ...

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November 2023: AI, ICMBs and Red Hawk

National Defense Magazine - November 01, 2023 15:01 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
In this episode, National Defense discusses artificial intelligence in training and simulations, the Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile, and Boeing’s Red Hawk trainer jet.

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Target Moscow

SpyTalk - October 27, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes
CIA Russia Hand John Sipher discusses spying and sabotage ops against Vladimir Putin. Follow John Sipher https://twitter.com/john_sipher Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follow SpyTalk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk_spy Subscribe to SpyTalk on Substack ht...

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THE CIA’S EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN

SpyTalk - October 13, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes
Liza Mundy, author of “The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA,” is this week’s special guest. Follow Liza Mundy Liza Mundy (@lizamundy) / Twitter Pre-Order “THE SISTERHOOD” out 10/17 https://www.lizamundy.com/ Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpyTalker Follo...