3. CIA vs the Taliban: Behind Enemy Lines (Ep 1)

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180. Have the US and Israel Always Spied on Each Other? (Ep 2)

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179. Did Israel Spy on Trump’s Iran Negotiations? (Ep 1)

Do Israel and America spy on each other? And how do close allies navigate stealing each other’s secrets? Listen as David and Gordon step inside the tricky intelligence sharing relationship between the US and Israel. ------------------- THE REST IS CLASSIFIED LIVE 2026 at The Rest ...  Show more

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