Virginia Hall dreamed of being America’s first female ambassador. Instead, she became a spy. Joining the ranks of the U.S.’s first civilian spy network, she operated alone in occupied France, where she built French Resistance networks, delivered critical intelligence, and sold cheese to the enemy. All on one leg.
Guests:
Sonia Purnell, author of “A Woman ... Show More
Oct 2023
Liza Mundy - The Secret History of Women at the CIA
In this episode of the Spybrary Podcast, host Adam Brookes interviews Liza Mundy, author of "Code Girls" and "The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women and the CIA". Mundy discusses the often overlooked contributions of women to the CIA, highlighting the challenges they faced d ... Show More
52m 49s
Sep 2022
"Wild" Bill Donovan, Super Spy Extraordinaire
<p>On this episode of <em>Our American Stories</em>, <strong>Drew Newman</strong>, of JC Newman Cigars, tells the story of cigars in the United States, a story his family played a big part in. <strong>“Wild Bill" Donovan</strong> was one of America’s most exciting and secretive g ... Show More
38m 16s
Apr 2021
American Espionage Was Born in the Dark Taverns of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is often referred to as the birthplace of a nation, but it would also be fair to say that it was the birthplace of American espionage.<br> <br>Today’s guests, Keith Melton and Robert Wallace, author of Spy Sites of Philadelphia, discuss the city’s secret history from ... Show More
37m 9s