AFIO Podcast

The Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) is a non-profit, non-political, educational association for current and former intelligence professionals and supporters of the US Intelligence Community. Part of our mission is to foster an understanding of the important role of intelligence in national security and to nurture student interest in careers across the many US intelligence agencies. To this end, the channel features podcast versions of our AFIO Now episodes - a series of recorded interviews and presentations that features experts, historians, and officers from across the US Intelligence Community who have fascinating stories to tell.

AFIO Podcast is a education podcast hosted by AFIO, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #140

  AFIO Now Presents Jeff Rogg, PhD

  Jul 28, 202633 min

  In this episode, Jeffrey Rogg, PhD, Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute at the University of Florida- discuss his book The Spy & the State - The History of American Intelligence. A novel and comprehensive narrative based on original research and a new interpretation of US history, this masterful book offers a complete history of American intelligence from the Revolutionary War to the present day. We read about it in the news, wonder who is spying on us through our phones or computers, and want to know what is happening in the shadows. Interview date Wednesday, 03 June 2026. Interviewer James Hughes, President Emeritus, AFIO.

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  Episode #138

  AFIO Now Presents Josh Dean

  Jun 30, 202651 min

  In this episode, Josh Dean—journalist, author, and podcaster—joins us to discuss his book, The Impossible Factory: The Remarkable True Story of Kelly Johnson and the Lockheed Skunk Works, America's Innovation Machine. Discover the fascinating story behind the radical innovation hub that designed some of the greatest aircraft of the 20th century and the visionary leader who made it all possible. Interview date Thursday, 20 May 2026. Interviewer James Hughes, President Emeritus, AFIO.

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  Episode #137

  AFIO Now Presents James Wolff

  Jun 16, 202612 min

  In this episode, James Wolff, former British Intelligence officer, discusses his book, “Spies and Other Gods”. In this cat-and-mouse spy thriller, an anonymous whistleblower sends British Intelligence into a frenzy, threatening to reveal secrets that could bring the establishment to its knees. Interview date Thursday, 30 April 2026. Interviewer James Hughes, President Emeritus, AFIO.

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  Episode #136

  AFIO Now Presents Lorraine Cosgrove

  May 19, 202655 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Lorraine Cosgrove, former CIA Officer, discusses her book, "Still Living It Up!: Housemothers, Spies, and Soulmates". The book explores Lorraine's life at the Agency as one of the earliest women employees from the time she arrived there and her many outside - and inside - adventures throughout her life. Hiding liquor in the car under her seat at the German checkpoint…five polygraphs…traveling the world…marrying the love of her life…and so much more….</p> <p>Interview date Wednesday, 24 April 2026. Interviewer James Hughes, President Emeritus, AFIO.</p>

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  Episode #135

  AFIO Now Presents Sean M. Wiswesser

  Apr 28, 202632 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Sean M. Wiswesser, former CIA Operations Officer, discusses his latest book, "Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin's Secret War". The book explores the covert world of Russian espionage and how the Russian Intelligence Services (RIS) - the SVR, GRU, and FSB, including their use of double agents, surveillance, and “street work,” honeytraps, sabotage, active measures, assassinations - operate across the globe including the tactics, tradecraft, and mindset of the RIS. And the RIS roles in the Russo-Ukraine War.</p> <p>Interview date Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Interviewers Paul Hollingsworth PhD, former Senior CIA Officer and Anal...

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