Episode 25 • • 41:08 - 45:53
25: Grapes the Size of Little Oranges
KGB Surveillance, Hotel Mir and International Phone Calls
The hosts discuss the reality of Soviet surveillance, noting that the KGB's technology often appeared clunky and outdated, such as microphones visible under layers of paint in hotel rooms. Adam Curry describes the difficulty of making international calls through "floor ladies" and how he eventually used a Westwood One satellite truck to get a U.S. dial tone.