Best Covert Operations Podcasts (2024)

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OpenAI Disrupts Covert Influence Operations With The Help of OSINT 8:30

4d ago8:30

8:30

Key Points Discussed: • Monitoring and Disruption Efforts: OpenAI collaborates with open-source intelligence practitioners to monitor internet activity and identify potential misuse of their language models by nation-states and other actors. They aim to disrupt sophisticated threats through continuous improvements in their safety systems and collab…

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HISTORY OF SAS AND OPERATION BARRAS 6:59

21d ago6:59

6:59

By Circle Of Insight Productions

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Shocking Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump: Implications & Insights 23:57

2h ago23:57

23:57

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this week's episode of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up! I'm your host, Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network. In this gripping episode, we delve into the recent shocking assassination attempt …

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The Trump Shooting and the Crisis of U.S. Capitalism 1:01:55

14h ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Donald Trump just survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally, irreversibly changing the state of U.S. politics. The incident produced images of a strong and defiant Trump, and it almost certainly produced a political climate more favorable for his re-election. Brian is joined by Eugene Puryear to consider how both elite parties will resp…

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The Trump Shooting and the Crisis of U.S. Capitalism 1:01:52

1h ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Donald Trump just survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally, irreversibly changing the state of U.S. politics. The incident produced images of a strong and defiant Trump, and it almost certainly produced a political climate more favorable for his re-election. Brian is joined by Eugene Puryear to consider how both elite parties will resp…

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Trump and the Billionaires 30:16

13h ago30:16

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On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss venture capital and Big Tech billionaires like Elon Musk coming out in support of Donald Trump. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The Socialist …

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Trump and the Billionaires 30:15

1d ago30:15

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On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss venture capital and Big Tech billionaires like Elon Musk coming out in support of Donald Trump. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com. Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The Socialist…

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Gold Star Son Waits 21 Years to Learn of Father’s Death in Vietnam 1:10:28

26m ago1:10:28

1:10:28

In 1968, SSgt. Richard Fitts Sr. was a member of the legendary MACV-SOG team based in Vietnam, fighting in the ‘secret war’ in Laos, when the helicopter he was flying in crashed in the jungle in a ball of flames. Richard was declared Missing in Action while his wife and 3-year-old son back home in Massachusetts were given no other information. For …

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Russian Sabotage and Foreign Interference on the Rise! A Tale of Two Terrorists. 26:54

19h ago26:54

26:54

Send us a Text Message. Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up: Episode for the Week Ending July 12, 2024 Welcome to another insightful episode of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up! Join Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network, as he n…

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Do we need a Cyber Force? Part 1: Arguments for a Seventh Service 43:37

1d ago43:37

43:37

Episode 109 examines a recent report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies on the arguments for a United States Cyber Force. This episode is a two part series of Project Cyber that looks at the arguments for and against a Cyber Force. Our guests delve into their long-standing experiences with U.S. Cyber Command and detail the current chall…

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Biden v. Trump: The Perfect Picture of the Decline of U.S. Empire 55:34

2d ago55:34

55:34

Is Donald Trump on his way to a landslide victory? Joe Biden’s disastrous performance raises the question: Why are Democratic leaders sticking with him as their party heads into the abyss? Brian is joined by Walter Smolarek, editor of Liberation News and a producer of The Socialist Program.Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The Socialis…

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ShadowDragon OSINT Geopolitics Podcast - Unveiling Meliorator: Russian AI's Role in Global Disinformation 5:03

2d ago5:03

5:03

ShadowDragon OSINT Geopolitics and More Podcast Summary Host: Nico Dekens, “The Dutch OSINT Guy” (follow Nico on X: @dutch_osintguy) Episode Focus: Critical cybersecurity advisory on state-sponsored Russian media using advanced software for foreign malign influence activities. Key Points Covered: Introduction: The episode delves into a joint cybers…

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France Marches Left as Far Right Suffers Huge Setback 35:12

3d ago35:12

35:12

On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the recent election in France where the New Popular Front, a leftist coalition, trounced the right-wing coalition and President Macron's Ensemble. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.Please make an urgen…

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France Marches Left as Far Right Suffers Huge Setback 35:10

3d ago35:10

35:10

On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the recent election in France where the New Popular Front, a leftist coalition, trounced the right-wing coalition and President Macron's Ensemble. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com. Please make an urge…

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ShadowDragon Special Edition Podcast: Terrorist Threats, French Elections, and Political Protests 5:10

4d ago5:10

5:10

The Shadow Dragon Special Edition Podcast Introduction: The podcast covers open source intelligence (OSINT) and geopolitics. Topics include military bases on alert, global protests, and elections. Military Alert in Europe: Several U.S. military bases in Europe are on heightened alert (state of alert Charlie, second highest level). The alert is due …

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Marine Remembers the Vicious Battle of Dai Do 1:14:51

7d ago1:14:51

1:14:51

In late April 1968, John K. Cordsen was a U.S. Marine on his second tour of duty when he became engaged in one of the most fiercely fought yet little-known battles of the Vietnam War. Over three days, a single battalion of 860 U.S. Marines fought against nearly 10,000 North Vietnamese soldiers over control of a river that was a critical supply line…

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Who's CSIS' New Director? Chinese Radar on Cuba and Russian Tradecraft Failures 29:37

8d ago29:37

29:37

Send us a Text Message. Description: Welcome to the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, your go-to source for expert insights into the world of national security, foreign interference, espionage, and terrorism. Hosted by Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Director of the Global Intelligen…

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French Election: Left Unites to Take on Far Right as Macron's Corporate "Centrists" Collapse 31:22

11d ago31:22

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On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the results of the French election that have sent shockwaves throughout the world economy and world politics as the far right scored a first round victory. With President Macron’s party sidelined, it is up to a new alliance of left wing parties to stop the far right candidates when …

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French Election: Left Unites to Take on Far Right as Macron's Corporate "Centrists" Collapse 31:21

12d ago31:21

31:21

On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the results of the French election that have sent shockwaves throughout the world economy and world politics as the far right scored a first round victory. With President Macron’s party sidelined, it is up to a new alliance of left wing parties to stop the far right candidates when …

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With U.S. Weapons Still Flowing, Will Israel Invade Lebanon? 35:21

15d ago35:21

35:21

Israeli threats to launch an all-out invasion of southern Lebanon are growing more severe by the day. Meanwhile, the fighting in Gaza rages on with no ceasefire in sight. The Biden administration claims to be seeking an end to the fighting and de-escalation across the region, but refuses to touch the steady flow of arms and ammunition that makes Is…

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Totally Aimless 1:47:21

12d ago1:47:21

1:47:21

After a four-month break, the Terribly Vexed Podcast is back, bringing you an eclectic mix of conversation and contemplation. In this episode, we reconnect and catch up on the whirlwind of topics that have been on our minds. We kick things off by sharing messages from our fans, including a scathing review that’s sure to spark some discussion! We ta…

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B-17 Pilot Shot Down Over Belgium! 1:09:36

16d ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Howard Snyder Jr. was a B-17 pilot bombing Nazi targets during WWII—when in February 1944 he and his ten-man crew were shot down over Nazi-held Belgium, close to the French border. His son Steve Snyder details how eight of the men, including his dad, survived the crash before scattering into the countryside. Howard survived through the bravery and …

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Who's Colluding with Foreign Powers in Canada? What does Russian alliance with North Korea mean? And Julian Assange Freed! 24:44

14d ago24:44

24:44

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the latest episode of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up! In this special edition, just in time for the long weekend, host Neil Bisson, a retired CSIS intelligence officer and the Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network, delves into some of the most critical intelligence and national security sto…

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Drones are Here to Stay: The Proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems Across the Spectrum of War 1:00:00

16d ago1:00:00

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Episode 108 examines the use of unmanned aerial systems across the spectrum of conflict. This episode is part of IWI’s special project, Project Air and Space Power. Our guests explore the use of the full range of UAS technology by both state and nonstate actors. They unpack the democratization of air power through the proliferation of small unmanne…

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Exposed: How Biden & Ukraine’s Fascists Worked Together to Block Peace with Russia 1:00:59

18d ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Newly released treaty negotiation documents show that Ukraine and Russia were very close to ending the war—more than two years ago, in April 2022. But U.S. imperialists and NATO have worked with and strengthened the right-wing in Ukraine to achieve their long-term goals in the region, including endless war, no matter how many people die.Brian Becke…

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Leading Marines in the Fight for Ramadi 1:14:28

23d ago1:14:28

1:14:28

During the Iraq War, U.S.M.C. Infantry Major Scott A. Huesing led Echo Company, 2nd battalion, 4th Marines through some of the worst combat in Ramadi, in Al Anbar Province in Iraq. He shares his account of the harsh realities of dense urban combat, and what helped his men persevere—especially their sense of camaraderie and 'family,’ that persists d…

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OPERATION BARBAROSSA 2:27

28d ago2:27

2:27

By Circle Of Insight Productions

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Will Bill C-70 make a difference? The Designation of IRGC as a Terrorist Group and Russian Spies in Germany 24:35

21d ago24:35

24:35

Send us a Text Message. Here is a summary of the key topics covered in the GIKN Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up for June 21, 2024: Canada's Countering Foreign Interference Act (Bill C-70): The House of Commons has unanimously passed Bill C-70, which aims to combat foreign interference by creating a foreign agent registry, expanding intelligence …

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EXPOSED: CIA Ran Massive Covert Operation Against China's Covid Vaccine [Preview] 15:22

25d ago15:22

15:22

In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian & Nicole discuss the revelations that the CIA ran anti-vaccine campaigns against Chinese vaccines in the Philippines and other countries in the Global South, the clause in the NDAA automatically enlisting men and women between 18 and 26, new documents showing how close Russia and Ukraine were to a negotiation…

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EXPOSED: CIA Ran Massive Covert Operation Against China's Covid Vaccine [Preview] 15:21

1M ago15:21

15:21

In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian & Nicole discuss the revelations that the CIA ran anti-vaccine campaigns against Chinese vaccines in the Philippines and other countries in the Global South, the clause in the NDAA automatically enlisting men and women between 18 and 26, new documents showing how close Russia and Ukraine were to a negotiation…

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Capitalist Speculators Drive the Dangerous Math Behind Nuclear Energy 32:19

26d ago32:19

32:19

On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss speculators driving the surge in uranium prices and the demand for nuclear energy despite its huge risks for people’s health.Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.Please make an urgently-needed c…

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Capitalist Speculators Drive the Dangerous Math Behind Nuclear Energy 32:18

26d ago32:18

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On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss speculators driving the surge in uranium prices and the demand for nuclear energy despite its huge risks for people’s health. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com. Please make an urgently-needed…

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Growing Up Homeless 59:44

29d ago59:44

59:44

David Ambroz was one of three kids raised by a single mother with mental health issues. In his book, "A Place Called Home," he describes his Dickensian childhood surviving a flawed parent, life on the streets, and a social services system seemingly designed to deprive his family of the help they needed. When his mother grew too violent, David was i…

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OPERATION ESCORPION - CUBAN FIVE 7:29

1M ago7:29

7:29

By Circle Of Insight Productions

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CSIS Director's Secret meetings in India, and GP party leader relieved over FI 25:08

28d ago25:08

25:08

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another compelling episode of the GIKN Weekly Intelligence Wrap-Up, where we bring you the latest and most critical updates from the world of global intelligence and national security. Hosted by Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and Director of the G…

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Paramilitaries Abroad: China’s Use of Nontraditional Security Forces 54:15

30d ago54:15

54:15

Episode 107 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines how China uses its paramilitary and internal security forces to project power abroad and build global influence. Our guests begin by dissecting the Chinese security apparatus: contrasting the People’s Liberation Army with the CCP’s internal police forces and paramilitaries. They then explore how…

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State of US & Global Politics, Myths About Socialism, French Popular Front & US Origins [Preview] 13:35

1M ago13:35

13:35

In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian & Nicole discuss the rise of the far right in the recent EU Parliament elections and assessments of U.S. political mood in 2024 elections, the racist character of U.S. capitalism, the formation of a new popular front in France, how socialism could look in the United States, and more.This episode is a preview …

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State of US & Global Politics, Myths About Socialism, French Popular Front & US Origins [Preview] 13:34

1M ago13:34

13:34

In this patrons-only Q&A seminar, Brian & Nicole discuss the rise of the far right in the recent EU Parliament elections and assessments of U.S. political mood in 2024 elections, the racist character of U.S. capitalism, the formation of a new popular front in France, how socialism could look in the United States, and more. This episode is a preview…

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The Man Behind MK Ultra--the Infamous Government Mind Control Program 1:03:03

1M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

In his book, “Poisoner-in-Chief,” (Henry Holt & Co.) former New York Times reporter and prolific author, Stephen Kinzer describes the shadowy man responsible for setting up one of the most infamous U.S. government programs. In 1953 during the “Cold War,” MK Ultra was initiated to develop techniques to brainwash people to act as our ‘programmed’ age…

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Are Canada's Politicians Puppets of China? Is a British Bank involved in Terrorist Financing? And is using Temu a bargain or a danger? 25:54

1M ago25:54

25:54

Send us a Text Message. GIKN Weekly Intelligence Wrap-Up: June 7th, 2024 Welcome to the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up for the week ending June 7th, 2024. I'm Neil Bisson, your host and a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, now the Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network (GIKN). Each week,…

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Israel’s Real Plan: Expand War, Reject Ceasefire, and String Biden Along 41:55

1M ago41:55

41:55

Israel prepares for a bigger war in Gaza despite its failures and the global condemnation for the invasion of Rafah. Even though Hamas has agreed to a deal, Joe Biden claims the problem with reaching a ceasefire is Hamas and the Palestinian resistance.Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut It Down for P…

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Wall Street’s War Against U.S. Workers: The Political Impact of Mass Layoffs 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

More than 20 million mass layoffs in recent years have had a devastating effect on individuals, families, and communities. In the past few election cycles, the media has claimed that working class Americans vote for Republicans because they foolishly vote against their own interests. Author and executive director of the Labor Institute Les Leopold …

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Wall Street’s War Against U.S. Workers: The Political Impact of Mass Layoffs 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

More than 20 million mass layoffs in recent years have had a devastating effect on individuals, families, and communities. In the past few election cycles, the media has claimed that working class Americans vote for Republicans because they foolishly vote against their own interests. Author and executive director of the Labor Institute Les Leopold …

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Worst Combat in the Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan 1:27:08

1M ago1:27:08

1:27:08

"Damn the Valley" is the mantra of every soldier from 2 Fury who fought in this infamous Taliban stronghold and is also the title of guest Will Yeske's memoir. Operating as the gateway to Kandahar, this area saw months of the fiercest combat—yielding a 52% casualty rate as coalition forces attempted to pacify this hotspot in 2009 and 2010. At one p…

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Russian Firebugs, German Spies and Hong Kong's convicted 32:09

1M ago32:09

32:09

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up with your host, Neil Bisson, retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network. This week, we delve into pressing issues that shape the landscape of national security, fore…

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Drones, Automation, and how ARSOF is Adapting 51:00

2M ago51:00

51:00

Episode 106 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines how drones, robotics, and automation are changing the battlefield in Ukraine and how ARSOF has adapted. Our guests begin by outlining the significance of robotics and autonomous systems on the Ukrainian battlefield. From there, they delve into how US Special Operations formations are learning fr…

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