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Enter the secretive world of spies, espionage, and covert operations. Hosted by former CIA analyst turned spy novelist, David McCloskey, and veteran security correspondent, Gordon Corera, this podcast unravels real-life spy stories, intelligence secrets, and the hidden power struggles shaping global events. From Cold War espionage to modern-day intelligence agencies like the CIA, MI6, and Mossad, explore the world of double agents, classified missions, and the shadowy figu…

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Intelligence Scoop: Former German Spy Chief Arrested for Treason

2026-10-07 · 36 min

Germany’s former intelligence chief has been arrested for treason and spying for a foreign power. But who has he been accused of spying for? And how dangerous could this accusation be for the BND? ...

198. Kim Philby: Interrogated by MI5 (Ep 3)

2026-10-04 · 51 min

Two of the Cambridge spies have fled to Moscow and now the finger of suspicion is pointing at the Third Man - Kim Philby. But will the top MI6 officer crack under pressure as the claims against him be...

London Station (Extract)

2026-10-02 · 33 min

To coincide with the release of David's latest novel, London, we have the book’s first two chapters in audiobook form for you to enjoy. Artemis Procter returns in David McCloskey’s electrifying new...

Intelligence Scoop: Could Netanyahu Have Prevented October 7?

2026-09-30 · 54 min

The events of October 7 2023 reshaped the Middle East. But could what happened on that fateful day, and everything that has come after, have been prevented? Listen as David and Gordon dig into whet...

197. Kim Philby: The Russians Make a Fatal Mistake (Ep 2)

2026-09-27 · 55 min

Kim Philby is MI6’s man in Washington - whilst also working for the KGB. But he’s about to discover that western intelligence is running a hunt for moles - one that could lead to him. Listen as Dav...

Intelligence Scoop: Is Russia Preparing to Attack Europe?

2026-09-23 · 57 min

Are we dangerously underestimating how close we are to war with Putin? Or are we exaggerating the threat Russia poses to Europe? Listen as David McCloskey and Gordon Corera cut through the fear, th...

196. Kim Philby: A KGB Spy in Washington (Ep 1)

2026-09-20 · 55 min

The greatest traitor MI6 has ever seen - a Soviet mole at the heart of the British Secret Service. Kim Philby is now heading to Washington but can he keep his cool as the net begins to close around hi...

195. How Silicon Valley Took Over National Security

2026-09-17 · 37 min

Why are Silicon Valley billionaires developing defence tech? Could Elon Musk build a nuclear bomb? And why did Steve Jobs owe his early success to the CIA? Listen as David is joined by nationa...

194. The KGB in Iran: Appeasing the Ayatollah with Ben Macintyre (Ep 2)

2026-09-16 · 53 min

A KGB officer who has secretly gone over to work for MI6 in revolutionary Iran. But will MI6 be able to get him out of the country when things go wrong? Listen as David and Gordon are joined by re...

193. The KGB in Iran: Defecting to MI6 with Ben Macintyre (Ep 1)

2026-09-13 · 46 min

A KGB officer is recruited by MI6 in Iran at a time of revolutionary upheaval. His intelligence helped shape the Cold War. But how far is agent Redwood motivated by some rather personal difficulties? ...

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