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From The Big Story: How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue Americans From Tehran

To hear stories three days earlier, listen on The Big Story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://swap.fm/l/wi-bigstorypod-feeddrop Sneaking six Americans out of Iran in 1979 would take an audacious plan, false identities, and an epic Hollywood cover story. Written by Joshuah Bearman. Originally published ... Show more

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From The Big Story: She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family

To listen to episodes a day early, follow The Big Story here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://swap.fm/l/wi-bigstorypod-feeddrop To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspectin ... Show more

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