Journalist Terrell Starr joins Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy live from Kyiv to talk about his journey from Detroit to reporting on Ukraine  and how culture shapes the way we understand foreign policy.

They discuss how his upbringing, community, and influences like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Anita Baker inform his global perspective, why foreign policy often feels inaccessible, and what shows like The Diplomat get right, and wrong about diplomacy.

The conversation also explores race, storytelling, and why expanding who gets to participate in foreign policy conversations isn’t just important, it’s necessary.

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Former Capitol Police officer and congressional candidate Harry Dunn joins Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy to discuss his firsthand experience on January 6th and what it revealed about the state of American democracy.

From growing up in Prince George’s County to defending the Capitol during the insurrection, Harry shares how that day reshaped his views on national security, law enforcement, and accountability — and why he’s now running for Congress.

This episode explores the real impact of political violence, the role of race in policing, and the growing threat of apathy in the U.S.

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Hosted by Dr. Nola Haynes, Nola Haynes Is Not A Spy steps outside of the briefing room and into the real world, where policy decisions collide with culture, art, music, and everyday life. Security doesn’t just live in treaties and strategy documents, it shows up in films, television, books, hip-hop lyrics, prestige dramas, and the stories we tell ourselves about danger and control. This podcast breaks down what those stories get right, what they get wrong, and why they matter. From alliance politics and digital warfare to voter behavior, soft power, and public opinion, each episode explores how identity, economics, and culture influence the choices that affect international stability. 

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