Topic: Spook Operation

2 chapters across the catalog

Scruples
Episode 1715 57:08 - 1:00:46

1715: Scruples

Victoria Nuland, National Endowment for Democracy and Ambassadors

Victoria Nuland has resurfaced as an "ambassador" for the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The hosts describe the NED as a "spook operation" and a slush fund for the State Department. They joke about creating their own "No Agenda Ambassadors" to provide strategic advice and fundraising, mirroring the language used in Nuland’s new role.

Carbon Captions
Episode 1157 1:47:51 - 1:50:02

1157: Carbon Captions

CIA Influence in Mainstream Media Outlets

The discussion explores the long-standing claim that intelligence agencies maintain "spooks" or assets within every major news organization to quash or steer specific stories. This infiltration makes independent platforms essential for reporting on topics that mainstream outlets are pressured to ignore.