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AFIO Podcast
The Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) is a non-profit, non-political, educational association for current and former intelligence professionals and supporters of the US Intelligence Community. Part of our mission is to foster an understanding of the important role of intelligence in national security and to nurture student interest in careers across the many US intelligence agencies. To this end, the channel features podcast versions of our AFIO Now episodes - a series of…
Episodes
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AFIO Now Presents Trum Soule
In this episode, Trum Soule, retired Senior NSA Officer discusses SIGINT – Signals Intelligence, which refers to electronic transmissions that can be collected…
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AFIO Now Presents Danny McGlynn
In this episode, Danny McGlynn, former Principal Deputy Asst Secretary (PDAS) of Treasury Office of Intelligence and Analysis (OIA) discusses FININT -…
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AFIO Now Presents Sarah Valentine
In this episode, Sarah Valentine, PhD discusses her book “Decoding the Devil: Black Women Codebreakers and the Secret War Against Stalin’s Bomb”. The book…
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AFIO Now Presents Nicholas Reynolds
In this episode, Nicholas Reynolds, Col. USMCR (Ret.) and former CIA officer, discusses his book, co-authored with Katie S. Sanders, Ortiz’s War: The Allies’…
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AFIO Now Presents Brittany Butler
In this episode, Brittany Butler, Former CIA Officer and Author, discusses her novel "The Patriot's Daughter". In the novel, she tells the story of a young…
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AFIO Now Presents Stephan Talty
In this episode, Stephan Talty, NY Times bestselling author, discusses his newest book “The American School of Spies: The Archaeologists Who Fought the Nazis…
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AFIO Now Presents Jeff Rogg, PhD
In this episode, Jeffrey Rogg, PhD, Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute at the University of Florida- discuss his book The Spy & the State - The…
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AFIO Now Presents Farid Moussa
In this episode, Farid Moussa, Former SES NSA Officer and VP for Business Development, Babel Street, joins us to discuss the influence of the American…
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AFIO Now Presents Josh Dean
In this episode, Josh Dean—journalist, author, and podcaster—joins us to discuss his book, The Impossible Factory: The Remarkable True Story of Kelly Johnson…
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AFIO Now Presents James Wolff
In this episode, James Wolff, former British Intelligence officer, discusses his book, “Spies and Other Gods”. In this cat-and-mouse spy thriller, an anonymous…
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AFIO Now Presents Lorraine Cosgrove
In this episode, Lorraine Cosgrove, former CIA Officer, discusses her book, "Still Living It Up!: Housemothers, Spies, and Soulmates". The book explores…
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AFIO Now Presents Sean M. Wiswesser
In this episode, Sean M. Wiswesser, former CIA Operations Officer, discusses his latest book, "Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and…
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AFIO Now Presents Leon Carroll Jr.
In this episode, Leon Carroll Jr, former NCIS Special Agent discusses the "Ghosts of Sicily", set for release today April 14, 2026. The book uncovers the true…
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AFIO Now Presents Barry Broman
In this episode, retired CIA Clandestine Service officer and former Marine Barry Broman discusses his 2026 novel The Spy from Golden Valley. This latest…
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AFIO Now Presents: Robert Kim Part 2
Part 2 of the Kim Brothers Interview. In this second episode the author, Robert Kim, and two members of the Kim Brothers family, Art and Richard Kim, talk with…
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AFIO Now Presents: Robert Kim Part 1
Part one of the AFIO Now interview with author Robert Kim on the Five Kim Brothers. In this episode the author, Robert Kim, and two members of the Kim Brothers…
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AFIO Now Presents: Stephen Mercado
In this episode retired CIA Officer and author, Stephen Mercado, shares insights from his book Japanese Spy Gear and Special Weapons: How Noborito's Scientists…
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AFIO Now Presents: Alexander Rose PhD
In this episode Alexander Rose, PhD, renowned author and historian, shares insights from his book Phantom Fleet: The Hunt for Nazi Submarine U-505 and World…
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AFIO Now Presents: Bruce Henderson
Author and journalist Bruce Henderson discusses his book Midnight Flyboys: The American Bomber Crews and Allied Secret Agents Who Aided the French Resistance…
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AFIO Now Presents: Barry Broman
Author, producer, and photographer Barry Broman on his new novel: The Spy from Sukhumvit Road. The former Marine, CIA Clandestine Service Officer, Station…
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AFIO Now Presents: Mark Lowenthal
Mark M. Lowenthal PhD, Former Dep Asst SecState for Intelligence, discusses his new book, "Vigilance Is Not Enough: A History of United States Intelligence"…
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AFIO Now Presents: Sheetal Patel
Sheetal Patel, Former Assistant Director for CIA’s Transnational and Technology Mission Center discusses Counterintelligence and Technology challenges facing…
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AFIO Now Presents: David Robarge PhD
David Robarge PhD, CIA Chief Historian, on "The History of U.S. Intelligence 1975-2025" with AFIO President, James Hughes. He joined CIA in 1989 and worked as…
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AFIO Now Presents: Mike Mears
Mike Mears, former CIA Chief of HR, discusses "Intelligence Community Reform" with AFIO president, James Hughes. The questions discussed are: "Why can't we…
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AFIO Now Presents: David Robarge PhD
David Robarge PhD, CIA Chief Historian, on "The Soldier-Statesman in the Secret World: George C. Marshall and Intelligence in War and Peace" George C. Marshall…
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AFIO Now Presents: Norman Roule
AFIO Now presents a special episode with Norman Roule, former National Intelligence Manager, ODNI; former Division Chief, CIA Operations Officer, Chief of…
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AFIO Now Presents: Alexander Rose PhD
Author Alexander Rose PhD discusses his book, "Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring" with AFIO President, James Hughes. "Fascinating……
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AFIO Now Presents: Leon Carroll
Leon Carroll Jr, co-author (with Mark Harmon) on "Ghosts of Panama: A Strongman Out of Control, A Murdered Marine, and the Special Agents Caught in the Middle…
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AFIO Now Presents: Mike Mears
Mike Mears, former CIA Chief of HR, on his book Certainty: How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation. Discover how great leaders draw out the best…
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AFIO Now Presents: Joseph Finder
Joseph Finder, author and Russian Studies expert discusses his novel, "The Oligarch's Daughter." It is a breakneck thriller that marries the dynastic opulence…
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AFIO Now Presents: Nicholas Reynolds
Nicholas Reynolds PhD discussing his 2022 book "Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence" with AFIO President, James Hughes. Interview…
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AFIO Now Presents: Douglas Waller
Douglas Waller, Historian, Author, and Foreign Correspondent, discusses his new book "The Determined Spy: The Turbulent Life and Times of CIA Pioneer Frank…
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AFIO Now Presents: Leon Carroll
Leon Carroll Jr, co-author (with Mark Harmon) on "Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, A Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor" A…
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AFIO Now Presents: Joby Warrick
Author, Joby Warrick discusses his 2020 book "RED LINE on The Unraveling of Syria and America's Race to Destroy the Most Dangerous Arsenal in the World" with…
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AFIO Now Presents: James Scott
James M. Scott, co-author with Jack Carr, of "Targeted: Beirut: The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing and the Untold Story of the War on Terror." A…
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AFIO Now Presents: Mickey Bergman
Michael "Mickey" Bergman, the CEO of Global Reach and the Vice President and Executive Director of the Richardson Center for Global Engagement. He is also the…
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AFIO Now Presents: Jesse Fink
Author, Jesse Fink talks with AFIO President, James Hughes about his new book, "The Eagle in the Mirror: The Greatest Spy Story Never Told" on Charles Howard…
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AFIO Now Presents: Patrick O'Donnell
Patrick K. O'Donnell, military historian and author, on his new book "The Unvanquished: The Untold Story of Lincoln’s Special Forces, the Manhunt for Mosby’s…
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AFIO Now Presents: Joseph Keogh
Joseph Keogh PhD, former CIA Science & Technology Executive and Disguise Expert, discusses his new book "Creating Mission Impact: Essential Tradecraft for…
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AFIO Now Presents: Barry Werth
Author Barry Werth discusses his book, Prisoner of Lies: Jack Downey's Cold War with AFIO President, Jim Hughes. They discuss the remarkable true story of the…
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AFIO Now Presents: Barry Broman
Barry Broman, author, producer, photographer, former Marine, CIA Clandestine Service Officer, Station Chief, and Diplomat discusses his career with AFIO…
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AFIO Now Presents: MG Charles Cleveland
MG Charles Cleveland, US Army (Ret) and former Director of Operations and Military Deputy Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, discusses…
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AFIO Now Presents: Lillian Wang
Lillian Wang, TV & Film Writer, Lawyer, Former CIA Clandestine Service Officer, discusses her impressive career trajectory with AFIO President Jim Hughes…
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AFIO Now Presents: Alma Katsu
Author, former NSA, and CIA officer Alma Katsu discusses her upcoming book series The Spy Who Vanished - a realistic look at where intelligence agencies are in…
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AFIO Now Presents: RADM Peg Klein
RADM Peg Klein speaks with AFIO board member Everette Jordan about her exceptional career at the NSA, the US Cyber Command, and the US Navy. Interview…
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AFIO Now Presents: Dr. Vince Houghton and Eric Driggs
Dr Vince Houghton and Eric Driggs discuss their new book: Covert City: The Cold War and the Making of Miami (PublicAffairs Books, Apr 2024) with AFIO President…
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AFIO Now Presents: Army OSINT Office's New Strategy
OSINT Defense Intelligence Senior Leader Dennis Eger and Director of Army OSINT Office Shawn Nilius discuss the Army Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Strategy…
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AFIO Now Presents: Brian Morra
Former US Air Force Intelligence Officer and senior aerospace executive Brian J. Morra discusses his semi-fiction book "The Righteous Arrows" with AFIO…
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AFIO Now Presents: Jonna Mendez
Former CIA Chief of Disguise, Jonna Mendez, discusses her latest book, "In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked" with Linda Millis, former CIA, NSA…
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AFIO Now Presents: Alexander Rose
Author and historian Alexander Rose discusses his latest book "The Lion And The Fox: Two Rival Spies and the Secret Plot to Build a Confederate Navy." In 1861…
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AFIO Now Presents: James Roth
James Roth, author and former CIA Officer, on The Dead Drop: Espionage is a Dangerous Game for Amateurs, explores themes of duplicity and betrayal. The novel…
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AFIO Now Presents: James Stejskal
In this episode, James Stejskal, Author, Military Historian, Conflict Archaeologist, former CIA, and Special Forces, discusses his book "Dead Hand" on what…
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AFIO Now Presents: Ronald Drabkin
In this episode, Ronald Drabkin, author of Beverly Hills Spy: The Double-Agent War Hero Who Helped Japan Attack Pearl Harbor, discusses the story of the WWI…
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AFIO Now Presents: Jennifer Ewbank
In this new episode, Jennifer Ewbank discusses her position as the Deputy Director of CIA for Digital Innovation and her responsibility for accelerating the…
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AFIO Now Presents: Gordon Corera
In this episode, BBC National Security Correspondent Gordon Corera discusses his book "Operation Columba - The Secret Pigeon Service: The Untold Story of World…
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AFIO Now Presents: Liza Mundy
In this new episode, award-winning journalist and New York Times-bestselling author Liza Mundy discusses her newest book "The Sisterhood: The Secret History of…
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AFIO Now Presents: Chip Beck
In this episode, former senior CIA operations officer and Naval Commander Chip Beck discusses his book "Final Days of Heroes: How a CIA Agent and his Cambodian…
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AFIO Now Presents: Brian Morra
In this episode, Brian Morra - Former US Air Force Intelligence Officer and senior aerospace executive - discusses his book "The Able Archers," which is a work…
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AFIO Now Presents: Stuart Reid
In this episode, Stuart A. Reid - Executive Editor of Foreign Affairs - discusses his new book "The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War…
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AFIO Now Presents: Dr. John Gentry
In this episode, Dr. John A. Gentry - former Senior CIA Analyst and current Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University - discusses his recent book "Strategic…