Topic: Clandestine

ABC News' Martha Raddatz interviewed President Zelensky regarding "Operation Spiderweb," a clandestine drone operation that allegedly destroyed 34% of Russia's strategic air jets. The drones were reportedly smuggled into Russia on trucks with unwitting drivers. Zelensky claims the U.S. was not informed of the plan, a statement the hosts dismiss as "plausible deniability."

Lawyer Mark Zaid represents several intelligence officials suffering from Havana Syndrome who have faced disputes with the CIA over medical treatment. The hosts speculate whether the syndrome is being used to "clean up the payroll" by forcing older, non-woke officers into retirement.

Plans are being made for a trip to the Netherlands during its hard lockdown, utilizing a journalistic media exemption. The visit may include a "clandestine" meetup with local listeners, despite strict government regulations and the potential for public reporting on unauthorized gatherings.

An anonymous donor in San Francisco described the city's atmosphere as resembling a chapter from Stephen King's *The Stand*. The hosts officially designate episode 1226 as the "No Agenda Coronavirus Special" and thank their producers for supporting the "clandestine broadcast." They emphasize the value of their deconstruction in helping listeners navigate the "fake amygdala-swelling" media environment.

The hosts analyze the shooter's manifesto, titled "The Great Replacement," which utilizes an "Ask Me Anything" format. They debate the legal definition of terrorism under U.S. Code Title 22, questioning if the shooter qualifies as a "clandestine agent" or member of a "subnational group." The document identifies the shooter as an "eco-fascist" and mocks various political ideologies while claiming the attack was a partisan action against an "occupying force."

Kiriakou explains the existence of "Get Out of Jail Free" cards used by intelligence officers to bypass local law enforcement during secret missions. The discussion shifts to the 2013 death of journalist Michael Hastings, whose car engine was reportedly ejected 100 yards during a fatal crash. Kiriakou has since shifted his focus to justice system reform, leading to speculation about whether he was pressured to change his political orientation.

NBC News reported that the CIA is preparing a "clandestine and embarrassing" cyber retaliation against Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin leadership. The report claimed "super hackers" at Langley could manipulate the banking accounts and personal phones of Russian oligarchs. The hosts mock the report's technical inaccuracies, such as "low-flying satellites" and the idea of announcing a "covert" operation on national television.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed U.S. hacking allegations as "flattering" but unproven, noting that the U.S. ignored Russian proposals for cybercrime consultations in 2015. Vice President Joe Biden confirmed on MSNBC that the U.S. is "sending a message" to Putin regarding cyber interference. WikiLeaks questioned why the CIA is leading the response instead of the NSA if the goal is a technical cyber operation.

A confidential military source reveals the existence of the Central Security Service (CSS), an agency within the Department of Defense and NSA. The agency reportedly operates unmanned aerial vehicles and conducts clandestine "black bag" operations involving facility penetration. The hosts verify the CSS branding on the official NSA.gov website, noting its low public profile.

The Obama administration refuses to release 52 photos and videos of the dead Osama bin Laden, citing national security and the risk of inciting violence. The hosts contrast this secrecy with the release of a parody movie trailer titled "Zombin Laden."

The CIA has launched a revamped website featuring a Flickr stream, YouTube "puppy cam" videos, and a dedicated kids' page with games. The hosts suggest the agency hired a PR firm like Hill & Knowlton to rebrand its image. They also highlight the National Clandestine Service's undergraduate internship program, mocking the agency's shift from a secret organization to a public-facing brand.

A BBC report on the Russian spy ring is mocked for its dramatic description of "clandestine techniques" such as invisible ink and wireless networks. The hosts suggest these methods are antiquated or exaggerated, further supporting the theory that the spy story is a "military-entertainment-industry complex" production.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has begun running radio and television advertisements to recruit scientists and engineers for "clandestine intelligence gathering." The hosts speculate that these public job postings might serve as a "honeypot" to identify potential threats or screwballs. A comparison is made to the NSA, which is often referred to as "No Such Agency."