Russia

In Jack Devine's newest book, Spymaster’s Prism: The Fight Against Russian Aggression, the legendary CIA spymaster illustrates how Russia’s intelligence activities have continued uninterrupted throughout modern history.

This interview was originally broadcast in September, 2019.On the home front, Russia is a nation in turmoil. A flagging economy, shrinking population,…

This is an encore presentation, originally broadcast in November, 2019.In the waning days of 1981, the Polish government, run by a Kremlin-backed prime…

Ill Winds is a call to action against the rising authoritarianism that challenges our world order—and the very value of liberty. Professor Diamond has…

When he was just a fledgling birdwatcher, Jonathan C. Slaght had a chance encounter with one of the most mysterious birds on Earth. Bigger than any owl he…

This is an encore presentation.It’s not everyday that we interview an author who has stared into Vladimir Putin's eyes while being accused of "purposely…

Interference in American elections. The sponsorship of extremist politics in Europe. War in the Ukraine. In recent years, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has…

This is an encore presentationOleg Gordievsky is hardly a household name in the United States, but his story is one of unparalleled intrigue, danger, and…

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee this week to shed light on the recent meeting between President…

Russia is certainly in the headlines these days – but for the next 30 minutes, we’re setting aside talk of election meddling and diplomats to discuss a…