Topic: Spycraft

The Netflix series "Spycraft" is recommended for its look at historical espionage tools. The segment then plays a series of political gaffes, including Anderson Cooper and Chuck Schumer accidentally saying "erection" instead of "insurrection" when discussing the January 6th Capitol event and Donald Trump's impeachment.

The Epix television series "Berlin Station" is reviewed, specifically a scene in the third season that mocks ex-spooks who start podcasts. The show's plot involves Russian oligarchs attempting a false flag operation to take over Estonia. The dialogue highlights the low status of podcasting within the fictional intelligence community.

ABC News reporter Brian Ross details the "interconnected ISIS cell" responsible for both the Paris and Brussels attacks. The report highlights the role of bomb maker Najim Laachraoui and the sophisticated spycraft training provided by ISIS central command. Analysts suggest that while the U.S. is protected by oceans, Europe faces an acute problem due to radicalized communities and returning fighters.

A segment dedicated to acknowledging high-value donations and "knighting" new producers. The hosts read various notes, including one containing cryptic codes (Blue Puck, Fire Hydrant) which they speculate could be a form of modern spycraft. Another donor, James Michael DuPont, provides a complex table of No Agenda terms converted into Bitcoin values.

The AMC drama "Rubicon" features a scene where a character gives detailed advice on the ideal briefcase for a covert operative. The hosts debate the accuracy of this advice, with one host claiming to possess an actual "spook briefcase" that contradicts the show's description. They suggest the scene might be a form of intentional disinformation.