CIA

Joe Goldberg: Propaganda

September 25, 2023 Tim Uncategorized 1:00:14 Comments Off on Joe Goldberg: Propaganda

Former CIA propaganda operative, author and college professor Joe Goldberg joins Tim to talk about his time in the CIA, and then a wide-ranging discussion on propaganda, the media, social media and ultimately about trust. Joe writes best-selling novels that are often based on his experiences in the CIA. But today, we’ll focus on real life.

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Andrew Bustamante: Inside the World of Covert Intelligence

October 10, 2022 Tim Crisis Communications, Episodes, History, Life & Style, People, Podcasting, Politics, Politics, Society 01:16:24 Comments Off on Andrew Bustamante: Inside the World of Covert Intelligence

Former covert CIA intelligence officer and U.S. Air Force combat veteran Andrew Bustamante joins Tim to talk about his life as a CIA operative, the lessons he’s learned, and we get some insights into the world of the CIA. Today, Andrew is a Fortune 10 corporate advisor, and he’s the man behind the EveryDay Spy self-improvement program, and the host of the EveryDay Espionage podcast.

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