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The Most Damaging Mole in the CIA | Newsthink
The Most Damaging Mole in the CIA
Aldrich Ames sold America’s secrets in exchange for millions. Go to my sponsor https://venice.ai/newsthink and use code NEWSTHINK to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using my code will get you 20% off a pro plan
Chapters:
00:00 The Arrest of Aldrich Ames
1:07 A Spy is Born: The Seeds of Betrayal
2:29 Rising Through the Ranks
3:03 The Spies He Betrayed
6:14 The First Act of Treason (1985)
9:25 Informant in Rome
10:40 The Spy’s Lavish Lifestyle
11:45 The Mole Hunt Begins
14:18 A Suspect Emerges
15:50 The Aha! Moment
16:38 The Takedown: FBI Closes In
18:54 The Aftermath
21:46 Today’s Sponsor: Venice AI
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Support Cindy on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/NewsthinkSelect images purchased from Getty and Alamy
Sources:
Russian SS-18 Satan: Clay Gilliland, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsRussian ICBM: By Mil.ru, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
U.S. Embassy in Moscow: By NVO - Own work by the original uploader, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Chadwick’s restaurant in Washington, DC courtesy of Old Town Crier https://oldtowncrier.com/2015/11/30/chadwicks-of-old-town
KGB/SVR headquarters in Moscow, Russia: By Alex Saveliev from Russia - Some Moscow buildings Uploaded by High Contrast, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Akula-class submarine: By Alex omen - Own work, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Aldrich Ames’ house image courtesy of Twelve Mile Circle: https://www.twelvemilecircle.com
1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas Majestic: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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By NewsthinkThe Most Damaging Mole in the CIA
Aldrich Ames sold America’s secrets in exchange for millions. Go to my sponsor https://venice.ai/newsthink and use code NEWSTHINK to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using my code will get you 20% off a pro plan
Chapters:
00:00 The Arrest of Aldrich Ames
1:07 A Spy is Born: The Seeds of Betrayal
2:29 Rising Through the Ranks
3:03 The Spies He Betrayed
6:14 The First Act of Treason (1985)
9:25 Informant in Rome
10:40 The Spy’s Lavish Lifestyle
11:45 The Mole Hunt Begins
14:18 A Suspect Emerges
15:50 The Aha! Moment
16:38 The Takedown: FBI Closes In
18:54 The Aftermath
21:46 Today’s Sponsor: Venice AI
Follow Newsthink on X https://x.com/Newsthink
Newsthink is produced and presented by Cindy Pom
https://x.com/cindypom
Grab your Newsthink merch here: https://newsthink.creator-spring.com
Support Cindy on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/NewsthinkSelect images purchased from Getty and Alamy
Sources:
Russian SS-18 Satan: Clay Gilliland, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsRussian ICBM: By Mil.ru, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
U.S. Embassy in Moscow: By NVO - Own work by the original uploader, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Chadwick’s restaurant in Washington, DC courtesy of Old Town Crier https://oldtowncrier.com/2015/11/30/chadwicks-of-old-town
KGB/SVR headquarters in Moscow, Russia: By Alex Saveliev from Russia - Some Moscow buildings Uploaded by High Contrast, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Akula-class submarine: By Alex omen - Own work, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Aldrich Ames’ house image courtesy of Twelve Mile Circle: https://www.twelvemilecircle.com
1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas Majestic: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Brilliant people shaping our world.
Follow the podcast & rate it 5 star!
Find Newsthink on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Newsthink
Disclaimer: This podcast is fan-made and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Newsthink. All content rights and trademarks belong to Newsthink. If you are the rightful owner and have any concerns, please get in touch with me directly.
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