“When you're sitting underground with a key around your neck to destroy the world and you're like 27 years old, the primary thought you have is my life sucks.” -Andrew
Get ready for an exclusive conversation with Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA spy, as he reveals fascinating insights and gripping stories from his time in the CIA. Andrew discusses the diverse skills required for intelligence work, the importance of understanding human behavior, and the motivations behind it. He recounts high-risk operations, including a harrowing counterterrorism mission, and reflects on the evolving nature of global politics.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Episode trailer
06:08 - Becoming a Spy
07:30 - Nuclear Missile Officer Experience
10:55 - Language Skills
13:55 - Espionage and Death Penalty
15:53 - Proficiency in Tradecraft
17:18 - Gathering Information
19:10 - Understanding Baselines in Social Interactions
21:06 - Information Gathering in Conversations
23:07 - The Role of Benefits in Influence
24:50 - The RICE Method Explained
31:55 - Assessing Ideology Through Environment
35:28 - Mind Control and MKUltra
37:47 - The Security Paradox Explained
39:42 - Conspiracies and Cultural Perspectives
43:03 - Cognitive Dissonance in Conspiracy Theories
45:24 - Stress Inoculation Technique
46:57 - Role-Playing for High-Stakes Conversations
53:57 - Collecting Evidence and Cognitive Biases
58:20 - Fear for Life in Operations
01:00:34 - Survival Lessons from Chaos
01:02:16 - The Questioning of Democracy
01:08:23 - US Political Landscape Predictions
01:09:30 - Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict
01:11:44 - Possibility of Nuclear War
01:14:09 - Advice to His Younger Self
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About my guest:
Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and growing public figure through his digital business EverydaySpy. A decorated U.S. Air Force combat veteran and respected corporate consultant, Andrew has been featured in Pulitzer-prize winning newspapers, national television spots, and multiple viral podcast interviews. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Andrew spent his military career specializing in nuclear ICBM operations. After winning decorations in both Afghanistan and Iraq, Andrew was recruited into CIA’s National Clandestine Service (NCS) where he served for 7 years handling sensitive operations still classified Top Secret.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/everydayspy
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everydayspy-podcast/id1441789630
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