2 chapters across the catalog
The hosts review the latest Jason Bourne film, noting its overtly anti-CIA stance. They contrast this with Ben Affleck's film "Argo," which received support from the State Department and credited Huma Abedin. The discussion explores the possibility of different Hollywood factions working for or against various government agencies.
Intelligence Contractors, Weekly Standard Report and Spy Movies
The Weekly Standard is set to release a series on the expansive use of private contractors within the U.S. intelligence community since 9/11. The hosts link this trend to the promotion of spy films like "Salt" starring Angelina Jolie. They also note the cancellation of the latest James Bond film and the shift toward video game production for the franchise.
