19. Licensed to Kill: The Couple that Inspired James Bond with Dr. Richard Wooldridge

19. Licensed to Kill: The Couple that Inspire...

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249. From the Brazilian Navy to Strategic Intelligence with Luis Fernando Baptistella

Today Justin speaks with Luis Baptistella. Luis is a specialist in intelligence and counterintelligence, and a retired officer of the Brazilian Navy, where he attained the rank of captain during a distinguished 35-year career. He also served on a US Navy ship in the late 1990s du ...  Show more

248. The Secrets of British Black Propaganda with Rory Cormac

This week Justin talks with Rory Cormac. Rory is a professor of International Relations at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, specializing in covert action and secret statecraft. He's also given presentations at Number 10 Downing Street, the UK Ministry of Defens ...  Show more

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