Best Nord Research Podcasts (2024)

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S9 Ep9: Russian mercenaries in Africa with Philip Obaji 1:09:12

1h ago1:09:12

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In this conversation, award-winning investigative journalist Philip Obaji discusses the increasing influence of the Russian Wagner Group in Africa, particularly in relation to military coups and economic interests. He shares insights into the motivations behind Russia's actions in the region, the impact of Yevgeny Prigozhin's death on Wagner's oper…

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Ep15 Pulse 110: Angel Drive Kick-Off, NORD Summit, Family Caregiver Month, Clinical Trial Journey 46:41

1h ago46:41

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The latest in PWSA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy with PWSA | USA's Director of Development, Melanie McDonald, filling in for Carrie. Hear about the launch of our Angel Drive campaign and how you can donate, the latest happenings on Capitol Hill, support for PWS families affected by the recent hurricanes, PWS in adult…

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Podcast Update November 2024 1:02

1h ago1:02

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Hi everyone, I hope you are well. There won't be an Espresso Martini this week. Instead, I will be joined by award-winning investigative journalist Philip Obaji, who discusses the increasing influence of the Russian Wagner Group in Africa. That episode will be released on Friday 8th November. Then, the following week, we will be on a podcast break,…

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S9 Ep8: David Bickford, former Legal Director of MI5 & MI6 turned author 1:02:04

1h ago1:02:04

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In this conversation, David Bickford shares his fascinating journey from a unique childhood to a distinguished career in the intelligence services, specifically as a legal director for MI5 and MI6. He discusses the complexities of balancing national security with legality, the current threats posed by Russia and China, and the evolving landscape of…

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Ep14: Adults with PWS Advisory Board 22:41

15h ago22:41

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PWSA | USA's Adults with PWS Advisory Board recently met in person at the site of the 2025 International PWS conference. Stacy Ward, CEO of PWSA, interviewed board members to share more about the work they do, how they began, what it's like living with PWS, advice for families, and what strengths they are looking for as they seek for a new member. …

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S9 Ep7: Espresso Martini | North Korean Troops to Ukraine, Sinwar’s End, Israel Rolls Up an Iranian Spy Ring, and Conspiracies Drive Threats to FEMA 1:15:24

16d ago1:15:24

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In this episode of Espresso Martini, Chris and Matt discuss the alarming news that North Korea is sending up to 12,000 troops to bolster Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They explore the implications of North Korea gaining combat experience and modern warfare training and whether these troops are likely to be anything more than cannon fodder for Putin…

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Ep13 Pulse109: Physical Therapy Month, Dominique Valenti, FDA Meeting, PWS Book Review 1:10:18

8d ago1:10:18

1:10:18

Updates on PWSA events and fundraisers, along with the latest news in advocacy, family support, and research in the PWS community. PWSA | USA's hotline is (941) 312-0400 Links: Therapeutic-interventions-1-1.pdf Move Play Thrive | Brain and Sensory Foundations Course - Home Share Your Story - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA Home - 2025 Unite…

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Chris is unwell, so he is resharing The Double Bind with Meredith Tax 47:52

12d ago47:52

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Chris is unwell so there won’t be a new episode this week. Instead, Chris is re-sharing the first-ever episode in which he is joined by the author Meredith Tax, and they discuss her book “The Double Bind”, which looks at the problematic relationship between Anglo American left and the Muslim right. Later in the podcast, they also discuss the role o…

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Sustainable Innovation Cultures – Lessons learned from projects on values-based innovation and strategic foresight for sustainability 15:50

21d ago15:50

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Speaker: Prof. Dr. Henning Breuer of Media University Berlin, interviewed by Lucija Barisic of ISPIM In the podcast episode "How can organizations turn sustainability strategies into daily practices?", Henning Breuer delves into key insights from literature and empirical studies on Sustainable Innovation Cultures. He explores how these cultures sho…

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Ep12 PWS Parent Clint Hurdle Shares Advice for Dads, Personal Stories 41:33

15d ago41:33

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In this episode of PWS United, Clint Hurdle, former MLB manager and proud dad to Madison (22), who is living with Prader-Willi syndrome, sits down with PWSA | USA CEO Stacy Ward for a heartfelt conversation. Clint shares his family’s journey from Madison’s diagnosis to connecting with PWSA | USA, offering fun personal stories and reflections. With …

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S9 Ep6: Espresso Martini | Gaza After a Year of War, Iran’s Criminal Alliances, Russia’s Arctic Intrigues, and Tom Clancy’s Legacy 1:21:29

24d ago1:21:29

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In this episode of Espresso Martini, Chris and Matt discuss a new public opinion poll revealing a sharp decline in Palestinian support for Hamas after a brutal year of war in Gaza. They also explore Iran’s troubling alliances with criminal organizations to carry out assassinations in the West, and Russia’s use of a remote Norwegian town in the Arct…

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Pulse 108: Prepare for Holidays, New Staff, Operation Holiday Cheer, & More 45:10

1M ago45:10

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The latest in PWSA news, research, fundraising, family support, advocacy, and more. Be sure to check out the links! LINKS Our Staff - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA (pwsausa.org) Halloween Fun for Everyone - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA (pwsausa.org) Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA (pwsaus…

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S9 Ep5: Who Attacked Nord Stream? Inside the Investigation with Florian Flade 53:35

24d ago53:35

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Today’s episode brings you an in-depth look into one of the most mysterious and controversial sabotage incidents in recent history – the Nord Stream Pipeline attack. Joining both Chris and Matt is investigative journalist Florian Flade, who has been at the forefront of uncovering the truth behind the explosions that shook Europe. Florian, working w…

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S9 Ep4: Hezbollah Decapitated, Israel Invades, and Iran Attacks with Phillip Smyth 1:45:23

27d ago1:45:23

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In this special episode, Matt welcomes back Phillip Smyth just days after his last appearance to analyze another major development in the Middle East: the assassination of Hezbollah’s secretary general, Hassan Nasrallah, in a targeted Israeli airstrike. Nasrallah’s death has sent shockwaves across Lebanon, Iran, and the wider network of Iran-backed…

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Ep10 Clinical Trials 49:25

1M ago49:25

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As research and treatment options for the PWS community continue to grow, we wanted to take a closer look at clinical trials, what are they, how are they run, what trials are available for PWS families, and how you can get involved. We hear personal perspectives from families and begin the journey of one family's first foray into a particular trial…

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S9 Ep3: Exploding Pagers and More Airstrikes: Unpacking Hezbollah’s Catastrophic Week with Phillip Smyth 1:24:27

1M ago1:24:27

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On today’s episode, Phillip Smyth, the guru for all things related to Iranian proxy groups, returns to chat with Matt about the exploding pagers and radios that maimed thousands of Hezbollah members last week and the following wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting the group’s long-range missile and drone forces. They discuss the implications for Hez…

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Pulse 107: Service Dogs, Podcast Update, Narcolepsy Spotlight, & More 42:14

1M ago42:14

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Catch up on the latest news in the PWS community by listening to this edition of the PWS United podcast. LINKS PWSA | USA's Podcast has a New Name! - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA (pwsausa.org) Service Dog at Home and at School - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA (pwsausa.org) Obtaining and Training a Service Dog - Prader-Willi Synd…

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S9 Ep2: Extra Shot Preview: The weaponisation of disgust, a peek inside a US Far-Right militia and a globally integrated ISIS 1:01:55

1M ago1:01:55

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Hello, everyone. As Chris and Matt are working on new interviews this week, we are sharing a preview of our Extra Shot episode from September 13th. On this episode we look at the weaponisation of disgust, a peek inside a US Far-Right militia and a globally integrated ISIS. Articles discussed in the show: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/h…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 77: Preview of Q+AI NYC Event with Lawrence Gasman, IQT President 39:10

1M ago39:10

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Tune in to the latest episode of the Quantum Tech Pod, where host Jake Duhaime is joined by Lawrence Gasman, President of IQT Research, for a deep dive into the world of Quantum and AI. With the highly anticipated Quantum + AI event coming up in New York City on October 29-30, Lawrence shares his expert insights into the current landscape of these …

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Ep8 Direct Support Professionals Week Panel Discussion 48:40

2M ago48:40

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In this PWS United episode, we’re reflecting on Direct Support Professionals Week, which took place between September 8th and 14th. This special week is dedicated to honoring the incredible individuals who provide essential care and support to those living with developmental disabilities, including PWS. PWSA | USA CEO, Stacy Ward, leads an importan…

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S9 Ep1: Teen Terrorism, Telegram Trouble, and Exposing the Kremlin’s American Useful Idiots | Espresso Martini 1:17:53

2M ago1:17:53

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In the Season 9 premiere of the Secrets & Spies podcast, hosts Chris Carr and Matt Fulton reveal exciting new plans for the show, including a transition to video. They dive into breaking stories, starting with the shocking failed ISIS attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna—exposing the growing threat of teenage online radicalization. The episod…

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Ep7 Edition 106: PWSA | USA Pulse 41:43

2M ago41:43

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(Please note, this episode was recorded under the name PWS Connect, and we have since changed the name to PWS United.) We're bringing the newest edition of our Pulse newsletter, this time with some conversation and personal insight. Catch up on the latest news in the PWS community by listening to this edition of the PWS United podcast. LINKS Join P…

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The Secret History of Area 51 with Peter Merlin (Repost) 55:21

2M ago55:21

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On today’s episode (originally aired January 20th, 2024), Matt speaks with aerospace historian Peter Merlin, whose new book, DREAMLAND: THE SECRET HISTORY OF AREA 51, is the first authoritative, scholarly history ever published on the infamous top-secret base deep in the Nevada desert. This isn’t a book about UFOs or conspiracy theories but instead…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 76: Julien Camirand Lemyre, Nord Quantique CEO and Co-Founder 23:07

2M ago23:07

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The latest Quantum Tech Pod with Julien Camirand Lemyre, CEO and Co-founder, Nord Quantique is live!Julian was born in a small town in Quebec called Sutton – a very beautiful environment where he got to a lot of stuff like skiing!He has a PhD in Experimental quantum computation from the University of Sherbrooke and conducted research on fabricating…

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Ep6 What's the Big Deal About Exercise? 40:39

2M ago40:39

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(Please note, this episode was recorded under the name PWS Connect, and we have since changed the name to PWS United.) Exercise is not a dirty word! Kat Lucero, PWSA | USA Board Member and certified Integrative Health and Wellness Coach and Stacy Ward, PWSA | USA's CEO, discuss the healthy and unhealthy ways we use exercise. Kat shares the many ben…

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Extra Shot Teaser: Privacy vs. national security, threats to democracy, Ukraine aid, and the state of the Royal Navy 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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Chris and Matt are enjoying a late-summer break. Please enjoy this episode of Extra Shot, our bonus show for Patreon subscribers, originally aired May 11th, 2024. Secrets and Spies will return for season 9 with a new Espresso Martini on September 14th. Take our anonymous listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSRSSSP Reporting discuss…

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Edition 104: PWSA | USA Pulse 19:44

2M ago19:44

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(Please note, this episode was recorded under the name PWS Connect, and we have since changed the name to PWS United.) Carrie and Anne, from PWSA | USA's Communication Dept., share the news and resources from PWSA | USA's Pulse newsletter, edition #104. Our Pulse covers upcoming fundraising events and conferences, advocacy highlights and actions, f…

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Back to School: PWSA | USA Special Edition Pulse 10:27

2M ago10:27

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(Please note, this episode was recorded under the name PWS Connect, and we have since changed the name to PWS United.) We want to make sure the PWS community is aware of the multiple resources offered by PWSA | USA to help you and your loved one with PWS have a successful school year. From suggestions to help ease back to school anxiety for both in…

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Advocating for Change: A Conversation with Dorothea Lantz 35:27

2M ago35:27

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(Please note, this episode was recorded under the name PWS Connect, and we have since changed the name to PWS United.) In this episode of PWS United, we sit down with Dorothea Lantz, Director of Community Engagement at PWSA | USA, for an insightful discussion about recent and upcoming advocacy efforts. Dorothea offers a recap of the May 2024 D.C. F…

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PWS BIPOC Affinity Group 45:07

2M ago45:07

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(Please note, this episode was recorded under the name PWS Connect, and we have since changed the name to PWS United.) We spoke with PWS parents and advocates, Dini Rao and Gennelle Conway, about the growing PWS BIPOC Affinity Group. We discussed the experiences and challenges of people of color in the medical and PWS world, implicit bias, personal…

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Secrets & Spies Listener Survey 2024 3:12

2M ago3:12

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Hello, everyone. We just wanted to say a huge thank you for your support during season 8. We will be starting Season 9 on the 14th of September. Before we start the new season, we wanted to hear from you about your thoughts on the podcast and if there is anything you would like us to do. Please take part in our anonymous listener survey here: https…

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S8 Ep59: Tim Tate - To Catch A Spy - Peter Wright and the SpyCatcher affair 1:22:16

3M ago1:22:16

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Join us on today’s podcast as we sit down with author and investigative journalist Tim Tate to chat about his fascinating new book, To Catch A Spy. Tim takes us behind the scenes of the SpyCatcher affair, where the Thatcher government of the 1980s tried to silence MI5 whistleblower Peter Wright. It’s a gripping tale of cover-ups, deception, and its…

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PWS Connect Teaser 5:00

3M ago5:00

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(Please note, this episode was recorded under the name PWS Connect, and we have since changed the name to PWS United.) We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of PWS United, a brand-new podcast from PWSA | USA, debuting Friday, August 30, 2024! PWS United will be your go-to source for the latest news, research, advocacy, and family support …

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S8 Ep58: Russian Sleeper Spies in Germany with Florian Flade 1:16:46

3M ago1:16:46

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In this episode, we’re joined by Florian Flade, an investigative journalist for Germany’s public broadcaster ARD, based in Berlin. Florian takes us inside the gripping true story of two Russian sleeper spies who lived undercover in Germany for years, posing as an ordinary family. Drawing parallels to the fictional world of The Americans, this real-…

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S8 Ep57: Inside the blockbuster US-Russia prisoner swap with Shane Harris 43:40

3M ago43:40

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On today’s episode, Washington Post national security reporter and friend of the show, Shane Harris, joins Matt to discuss last week's historic prisoner exchange between the US and Russia, securing the release of several prominent journalists and pro-democracy activists. Shane dives into his reporting on the swap, detailing months of delicate negot…

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S8 Ep56: Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah on the brink with Phillip Smyth 1:11:43

3M ago1:11:43

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In today’s special episode, Phillip Smyth, a leading expert on Iranian-backed militias, returns to dissect the latest wave of conflict in the Middle East. Recent escalations have claimed the lives of a dozen Israeli civilians and two senior leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah. Retaliation from Iran and its allies is expected at any moment, leaving the r…

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S8 Ep55: How autocracies try to undermine democracy with Anne Applebaum 42:00

3M ago42:00

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On today’s podcast, we are joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian, and journalist Anne Applebaum. In this episode, we discuss Anne’s latest book, Autocracy Inc., which examines how and why autocracies try to undermine democracy. We also consider what can be done to better protect ourselves from anti-democratic propaganda. Find out more …

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S8 Ep54: Espresso Martini: Russian agents target the Olympics, Trump assassination attempt and President Biden steps out of the Presidential race 1:19:01

4M ago1:19:01

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Today, we will look at a Russian operative who was arrested in France, details on the failed assassination of Donald Trump, and a little at President Biden stepping out of the 2024 Presidential race. On Extra Shot we will be looking at a developing spy case in Australia, Tech Broligarch’s courting Trump, influences driving extreme misogyny and a fo…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 75: Algorithmiq CEO & Co-Founder, Sabrina Maniscalco 38:58

3M ago38:58

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Sabrina Maniscalco – CEO and co-founder, Algorithmiq, is live!Sabrina grew up in a small town called Mazzara, in southwestern Sicily, facing Africa.Two years before she went to university, she got a telescope as a birthday present and started to observe the stars and read about how galaxies are formed. This is what s…

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S8 Ep53: Unpacking the Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump with Jacob Ware 36:06

4M ago36:06

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On today’s special episode, Matt is joined again by Jacob Ware, a research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations focusing on domestic and international terrorism. Jacob helps make sense of last weekend’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump, placing it in the larger context of political violence in the United States and the ongoing threat to …

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S8 Ep52: UK & French Elections, UK defence report and Russian information campaign exposed in US 1:26:48

4M ago1:26:48

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On today's episode, we will examine who’s who in the new Labour-led UK government, a report on the UK’s armed services, the French elections, and a recently discovered Russian covert information campaign. On Extra Shot, our Patreon only show we will look at NATO’s 75th anniversary, terrorists returning to Afghanistan, a Chinese spy base in Cuba and…

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S8 Ep51: How the KGB and the FSB attempt to subvert Western democracies with Mark Hollingsworth 1:16:36

4M ago1:16:36

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On today’s episode, Chris speaks with author and journalist Mark Hollingsworth about his book Agents of Influence, which looks at how the KGB attempted to subvert Western democracies during the Cold War and how its replacement agency, the FSB, attempts to do the same now. Check out Mark’s website for information about him, his book and his other wo…

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S8 Ep50: Conspiracies, Disinformation, and Mission Implausible with John Sipher and Jerry O’Shea 46:44

5M ago46:44

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On today’s episode, Matt speaks to former senior CIA officers and now co-founders of Spycraft Entertainment, John Sipher and Jerry O’Shea, to discuss their podcast, Mission Implausible. In their careers with the clandestine service, John and Jerry, in a sense, created conspiracies, convincing terrorists and hostile foreign governments to believe th…

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S8 Ep49: God, Guns, and Sedition with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware 54:54

5M ago54:54

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On today’s episode, Matt is joined by terrorism experts Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware to discuss their book, "God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America.” Both are fellows at the Council on Foreign Relations and teach at Georgetown University. Their book examines the far-right’s long embrace of political violence as a tactic, its prolif…

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S8 Ep48: Espresso Martini: Hamas leaders messages, Europe & China, Chinese spies and potential ISIS-K plot foiled in USA 1:14:59

5M ago1:14:59

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On today’s show, we are going to look at reports about private messages from the leader of Hamas, criticisms of Europe’s outdated approach to China, a former CIA officer and FBI linguist pleading guilty to spying for China, and a potential plot from ISIS-K foiled in the US. Then we will move to our Patreon only show “Extra Shot” we will look at Eur…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 74: Quantum AI with Enrique Lizaso Olmos, CEO Multiverse Computing 47:35

5M ago47:35

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Enrique Lizaso Olmos, Founder and CEO of Multiverse Computing, is live!Enrique has a degree in mathematics, a PhD in biostatistics, an MD, and an MBA. He is also a former university professor, having taught engineering, mechatronics, statistics, finance, and marketing at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.For 22 y…

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No show this weekend, we will return next weekend. 0:25

5M ago0:25

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Hi all, we hope you are well. Sadly, due to work commitments on Chris's side, there will be no show this weekend. We will return next weekend. Support Secrets and Spies: Become a “Friend of the podcast” on Patreon from £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996?asc=u Subscribe to our…

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S8 Ep47: London Met Murder Investigation Team with Steven Keogh 57:53

5M ago57:53

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On todays podcast I am joined be retired detective and author Steven Keogh. Steven investigated murders at Scotland Yard for 12 years, and he joins us to discuss his excellent book “Murder Investigation Team” which gives readers an insight into how British murder investigations are run and what it is like to be a part of a murder investigation. Che…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 73: Zhanet Zaharieva, Chief Operating Officer of Quantum Dice 34:52

5M ago34:52

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Zhanet Zaharieva, Chief Operating Officer of Quantum Dice, is live!Zhanet earned a DPhil from the University of Oxford in Materials Science where she designed novel methods for the development of quantum dot technologies.As the result of creating a patent application from her doctoral research, Zhanet began consideri…

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S8 Ep46: Espresso Martini: Iran’s President is killed, Israel & Iranian espionage comparisons and secret Hamas surveillance files. 58:22

5M ago58:22

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On today’s show, we are going to look at the death of the Iranian President, Israel & Iran espionage comparisons, and we finish by looking at secret Hamas files that expose a mass surveillance campaign in Gaza. Then we will move to our Patreon only show “Extra Shot” we will look at reports of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau not taking the wo…

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