Best 20 CIA Podcasts

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 is stranger than fiction! These stories cover lies, murder, theft, sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. You'll meet experts from the top intelligence agencies including FBI, CIA, MI5, MI6 (SIS), KGB, GRU, Mossad and many others. You'll discover characters who spied because of money, ideology, coercion or just plain old ego. And, if you'd like to dig deeper into the world of secrets, and test your own secret intelligence skills, head over to spyscape.com for articles, games, experiences, puzzles and videos.For episodes first and ad-free, subscribe to Spyscape at: plus.Spyscape.comA Cup & Nuzzle production. Series producers: Gemma Newby, Joe Foley. Music: Nick Ryan. more

Known to be the podcast people in the 'business' listen to, each week the International Spy Museum offers a new SpyCast now in partnership with N2K Networks (formally CyberWire) featuring in-depth conversations from the world of global intelligence and espionage.Podcast host Dr. Andrew Hammond, the Museum's Historian & Curator, debriefs spychiefs, molehunters, defectors, covert operators, analysts, cyberwarriors, historians and technologists. more

Experience the Cold War like never before through award-winning, real-life stories told by those who lived it. Each week, we bring you firsthand accounts from soldiers, spies, civilians, and more, capturing the full spectrum of Cold War experiences.Host Ian Sanders takes you beyond the history books, delivering raw, personal stories where every breath, pause, and emotion adds depth to understanding this pivotal era.This is Cold War history, told from the inside.We cover subjects such as spies, spying, the Iron Curtain, nuclear weapons, warfare, tanks, jet aircraft, fighters, bombers, transport aircraft, aviation, culture, and politics.We also cover personalities such as Fidel Castro, JFK, Ronald Reagan, Nikita Khrushchev, Leonid Brezhnev, Yuri Andropov, Mikhail Gorbachev, Konstantin Chernenko, Margaret Thatcher, John F. Kennedy, Josef Stalin, Richard Nixon, Lech Walesa, General Jaruzelski, Nicolae Ceaușescu.Other subjects include Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Romania, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin, West Berlin, East Berlin, Cuban missile Crisis, Berlin Airlift, Bay of Pigs, SALT, Perestroika, Space Race, superpower, USSR, Soviet Union, DDR, GDR, East Germany, SDI, Vietnam War, Korean War, Solidarność, Fall of the Wall, Berliner Mauer, Trabant, Communist, Capitalist, Able Archer, KGB, Stasi, STB, SB, Securitate, CIA, NSA, MI5, MI6, Berlin Wall, escape, defection, Cuba, Albania, football, sport, Bulgaria, Soviet Union, Poland, China, Taiwan, Austria, West Germany, Solidarity, espionage, HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, IMINT, GEOINT, RAF, USAF, British Army, US Army, Red Army, Soviet Army, Afghanistan, NVA, East German Army, KAL007, T-72, T-64, Chieftain, M60The podcast is for military veterans, school teachers, university lecturers, students and those interested in Cold War history, museums, bunkers, weapons, AFVs, wargaming, planes, A Level, GCSE students studying Superpower Relations and the Cold War. more

Welcome to your clandestine classroom.

George White ran the CIA brothel. He watched from a hidden room while men were dosed with LSD — and he convinced himself the fate of the nation depended on it. more

Lee Camp (Redacted Tonight) and Graham Elwood (Jimmy Dore Show) give comedic takes on current stories involving the US government and their coverups. more

ClandesTime is a regular film review and cultural research show focusing on the relationship between the intelligence agencies and popular culture. Features high quality guests and discussions as well as dedicated research episodes hosted by Tom Secker. more

The Seeing Beyond Risk podcast spotlights unique human-interest stories, engaging discussions on emerging actuarial trends, and noteworthy industry updates with the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (cia-ica.ca), the qualifying and governing body of Canada's actuarial profession.Le balado Voir au-delà du risque met l'accent sur des histoires uniques, des discussions sur les nouvelles tendances actuarielles et des mises à jour de l'industrie avec l'Institut canadien des actuaires (cia-ica.ca/fr), l'organisme de réglementation et de qualification de la profession actuarielle au Canada. more

State Secrets is a weekly interview podcast featuring Cipher Brief experts and national security leaders.

Venture into the elusive world of intelligence collection and espionage to spot, assess and debrief: spies, handlers, catchers, analysts, cut-outs, dangles, diplomats, security experts and the storytellers who bring them all to life. Check your electronics and subscribe, do a thorough surveillance detection route, secure your Live Drop location, and after a mad-minute introduction, listen in on conversations with our fascinating guests who help to illuminate a complex universe. A HUMINT experiment with host Mark Valley. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Trahisons, assassinats, agents doubles, manipulations, CIA, KGB, DGSE, MI6 : c'est toute l'histoire contemporaine revue par sa face sombre, celle du renseignement et de son univers impitoyable. Nous vous racontons l'envers du décor des missions de ces soldats de l'information. Secrets d'agents • Histoires Vraies est une production Minuit.? MINUIT diffuse des créations originales destinées au grand public. Aventure, paranormal, Histoire ou affaires criminelles… découvrez un catalogue d'histoires fascinantes ! ⭐️ Abonnez-vous à MINUIT pour profiter de tous les podcasts Minuit en intégrale et sans publicité. ? https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-pSlDfzMxRejoignez-nous sur Instagram ? Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations. more

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Welcome to Conspiracy Theory Or Not?, your deep dive into the world of secrets, shadows, and speculation. This podcast is dedicated to unraveling history's most controversial and mind-bending conspiracy theories, asking tough questions and exploring hidden truths. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, we take you on a journey through some of the most mysterious events and covert operations ever revealed.In this episode, we explore the dark and mysterious world of MK-Ultra—a top-secret CIA program that ran from the 1950s to the early 1970s. The program's purpose? To develop mind control techniques for use in espionage. But as we will uncover, the methods employed often crossed ethical boundaries, involving everything from drugs to hypnosis and, in many cases, torturous experimentation.We'll investigate the history and controversial practices behind MK-Ultra, shining a light on its disturbing experiments, key figures, and pivotal events. Drawing from two essential books, 'The Search for the Manchurian Candidate' by John Marks and 'Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon' by David McGowan, we'll explore the hidden layers of this shadowy world.'The Search for the Manchurian Candidate' by John Marks uncovers the CIA's sinister experiments on unwitting human subjects, exposing the chilling depths of the MK-Ultra program. Marks' investigative journalism brings to light how drugs, psychological manipulation, and mind control were pursued by U.S. intelligence agencies in ways that remain unsettling today.'Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon' by David McGowan takes us into the counterculture of the 1960s, centered in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles—a hotspot for the era's most influential musicians and artists. McGowan explores the theory that intelligence agencies may have played a role in shaping this cultural movement, using its leaders as unwitting tools for propaganda.Join us on this fascinating and disturbing journey as we delve deep into the rabbit hole of MK-Ultra, confronting uncomfortable truths about mind control, government secrets, and the relationship between counterculture and the intelligence community.Are you ready to dive into the dark world of covert operations and mind control? In our latest episode of Conspiracy Theory Or Not?, we expose the unsettling truth behind MK-Ultra—a CIA program designed to manipulate minds in ways you won't believe. From psychological experiments that crossed ethical lines to secret connections between 1960s rock icons and intelligence agencies, this episode is packed with shocking revelations.We'll guide you through this conspiracy with the help of two gripping books: 'The Search for the Manchurian Candidate' by John Marks, which uncovers the extent of MK-Ultra's disturbing experiments, and 'Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon' by David McGowan, which explores how intelligence agencies may have shaped the counterculture of the 1960s. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about the world of espionage, rock legends, and covert government operations.Subscribe now, and join us as we unravel the web of conspiracy behind MK-Ultra. Is it just a theory, or is there something more sinister lurking in the shadows? Let's find out together.  more

Welcome to 'Spy Craft,' the podcast that delves into the gripping world of espionage. Join us as we uncover life-and-death spy stories, dissect covert operations, and explore the news and events that made them possible. Each episode offers a thrilling journey into the clandestine activities of spies, revealing the secrets, strategies, and stakes behind some of the most daring missions in history. Tune in for an exciting look at the shadowy world of espionage and the operatives who risk everything. more

A Journey to where History & Conspiracy Theory intersect

The Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) is a non-profit, non-political, educational association for current and former intelligence professionals and supporters of the US Intelligence Community. Part of our mission is to foster an understanding of the important role of intelligence in national security and to nurture student interest in careers across the many US intelligence agencies. To this end, the channel features podcast versions of our AFIO Now episodes - a series of recorded interviews and presentations that features experts, historians, and officers from across the US Intelligence Community who have fascinating stories to tell. more

Welcome to 'Circle of Insight: Foreign Affairs,' your go-to podcast for in-depth discussions on global issues and international relations. Join us as we explore the complex world of foreign affairs, analyzing current events, geopolitical strategies, and the interplay of nations. Each episode features expert guests and insightful commentary, offering a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping our world. Tune in to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in global politics and diplomacy. more

Aleksandr Ogorodnik fue un diplomático soviético reclutado por la CIA en Colombia durante la década del 70. En esta serie de tres episodios, conoceremos la historia de este espía, desde su reclutamiento en un baño turco en Bogotá hasta su trágica muerte en Moscú. También, descubriremos la historia de amor que se forjó entre operaciones peligrosas y la obsesión de una mujer por armar el rompecabezas sobre la figura enigmática de un padre considerado como un traidor. Esta fue la primera serie de podcast producida por La No Ficción. more

Counterspy was an espionage drama radio series that aired on the NBC Blue Network (later the ABC) and Mutual from May 18, 1942 to November 29, 1957. David Harding (played by Don MacLaughlin) was the chief of the United States Counterspies, a unit engaged during World War II in counterintelligence against Japan's Black Dragon and Germany's Gestapo. more