Podcast · 157 episodes
The Rest Is Classified, page 4
by Goalhanger · English
Enter the secretive world of spies, espionage, and covert operations. Hosted by former CIA analyst turned spy novelist, David McCloskey, and veteran security correspondent, Gordon Corera, this podcast unravels real-life spy stories, intelligence secrets, and the hidden power struggles shaping global events. From Cold War espionage to modern-day intelligence agencies like the CIA, MI6, and Mossad, explore the world of double agents, classified missions, and the shadowy figures who operate in them. Whether you're a true crime addict, a thriller fan, or fascinated by spy stories, this is the show for you.
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133. How Russia Made Trump: Romanian Hackers, WikiLeaks, and Hillary’s Emails (Ep 3)How Russia Made Trump: Romanian Hackers, WikiLeaks, and Hillary’s Emails (Ep 3)3 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 20 chapters
132. What's Next For Iran?In this episode, David McCloskey and Gordon Corera delve into the escalating conflict in Iran following a significant attack by the US and Israel that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader,…1 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 26 chapters
131. How Russia Made Trump: Stealing Washington’s Secrets (Ep 2)In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the continued exploration of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S.25 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 15 chapters
130. How Russia Made Trump: Putin Hacks The 2016 Election (Ep 1)The first episode of this series delves into the interference by Russia in the 2016 US presidential election, focusing on the dynamics surrounding Donald Trump's rise to the presidency.23 Feb 2026 · 48 min · 15 chapters
129. Al Qaeda’s Deadliest Plot: Why You Can’t Bring Liquids On Planes (Ep 4)In the final episode of the series on the Liquid Bomb Plot, hosts David McCloskey and Gordon Corera discuss the last-minute attempts by MI5 to arrest the plotters and prevent a catastrophic aviation…18 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 15 chapters
128. Al Qaeda’s Deadliest Plot: CIA vs Pakistan (Ep 3)David McCloskey (former CIA analyst) & Gordon Corera (veteran security correspondent)16 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 17 chapters
127. Was Epstein A Russian Spy?In this episode, David McCloskey hosts former CIA officer John Sipher to delve into the controversial connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence.13 Feb 2026 · 1 h · 21 chapters
126. Al Qaeda’s Deadliest Plot: The Terror Attack That Never Happened (Ep 2)Former CIA analyst and spy novelist11 Feb 2026 · 34 min · 10 chapters
125. Al Qaeda’s Deadliest Plot: How MI5 Stopped Another 9/11 (Ep 1)David McCloskey (former CIA analyst and spy novelist) and Gordon Corera (veteran security correspondent)9 Feb 2026 · 47 min · 23 chapters
124. Kim Philby: Britain’s Most Notorious Traitor (Ep 4)In this episode of *The Rest Is Classified*, hosts David McCloskey and Gordon Corera delve into the life of Kim Philby, a notorious double agent for the Soviet Union who infiltrated British…4 Feb 2026 · 51 min · 22 chapters
123. Kim Philby: Communist Double Agent In London (Ep 3)David McCloskey and Gordon Corera2 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 22 chapters
122. Kim Philby: An Assassin In Spain (Ep 2)A deep dive into the shadowy world of spies, espionage, and covert operations, hosted by David McCloskey and Gordon Corera.28 Jan 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 23 chapters
121. Kim Philby: Stalin’s Mole Inside MI6 (Ep 1)This episode marks the start of a four-part series hosted by David McCloskey and Gordon Corera, focusing on the life of Kim Philby, Britain's most infamous double agent who spied for the Soviet Union…26 Jan 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 17 chapters
The Persian (Extract)David McCloskey (former CIA analyst and spy novelist) & Gordon Corera (veteran security correspondent)24 Jan 2026 · 13 min · 4 chapters
120. Greenland Intelligence Scoop: Trump, Xi, and Putin's Battle for the ArcticIn this emergency episode, hosts David McCloskey and Gordon Corera delve into the geopolitical dynamics surrounding Greenland in the context of U.S.23 Jan 2026 · 42 min · 11 chapters
119. Inside Iran: Why Trump Didn’t Intervene (Ep 2)David McCloskey (former CIA analyst and spy novelist) & Gordon Corera (security correspondent)21 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 17 chapters
118. Inside Iran: Can You Predict A Revolution? (Ep 1)Iran’s late-December/early-January protests and brutal crackdown, and how US/UK intelligence (CIA/MI6) tries to assess whether the Islamic Republic is approaching revolution or regime collapse.19 Jan 2026 · 59 min · 22 chapters
117. Epstein Files Declassified: Mossad, Israel and Ghislaine Maxwell (Ep 2)This episode (part 2 of a two-part series) asks whether convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein worked for or with an intelligence service, focusing on a Mossad-linked theory that runs through Robert…14 Jan 2026 · 49 min · 16 chapters
116. Epstein Files Declassified: Was He A Spy? (Ep 1)Part 1 of a two-part series asking whether Jeffrey Epstein worked for or with a foreign intelligence service, using a fact-based lens and avoiding broader claims about who is named in the files or…12 Jan 2026 · 39 min · 13 chapters
Ex-CIA Officer On How The Cubans Failed Maduro in VenezuelaA Declassified Club episode analyzing recent events in Venezuela, focusing on how Cuban intelligence and security support helped protect Nicolás Maduro and why the Cubans “failed” to prevent…9 Jan 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters
115. Intelligence Scoop: Why Venezuela Isn’t About Oil (Ep 2)Explains why the US removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, arguing the official “drugs” rationale is only part of the picture; discusses oil, minerals, and a broader Western Hemisphere power…7 Jan 2026 · 49 min · 17 chapters
114. Intelligence Scoop: How Trump Captured Maduro in Venezuela (Ep 1)A two-part “emergency series” (Ep 1) on the intelligence and execution behind the US operation that apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, transporting them to New York to face…5 Jan 2026 · 48 min · 21 chapters
113. How To Protect Your Secrets: Is The Toaster Spying On You? (Ep 2)How technology is changing human espionage and making “secrets” harder to protect, focusing on digital communications, surveillance sensors, proliferating spying tools, AI/deepfakes, and quantum…31 Dec 2025 · 55 min · 16 chapters
112. How To Protect Your Secrets: Inside China’s Technical Surveillance Playbook (Ep 1)How “ubiquitous technical surveillance” (surveillance capitalism, cheap sensors, data brokers, biometrics, and AI analytics) is changing human intelligence tradecraft—making it harder to keep sources…29 Dec 2025 · 51 min · 14 chapters