Drycleanercast: Espionage, Terrorism & Geopolitics

NEED TO KNOW: STRIKES AGAINST SYRIA WITH IAIN BALLANTYNE On 7th April there was a chemical attack against civilians in Douma, Syria. 70 people were reportedly killed and 1,000 people suffered effects from the attack. The bombs in question were suspected to be filled with chemical munitions such as chlorine gas and Sarin. As with previous incidents of this nature, France, the UK and US governments accused the Syrian government as being responsible. French, UK and US forces launched joint strikes against targets on 14th April despite threats from the Russian government to retaliate against any strikes to their interests in Syria. On this episode of "Need to Know" we are joined by Author Iain Ballantyne and we discuss the strikes against Syria and the wider implications of those strikes from a naval perspective. ITUNES https://goo.gl/DVU4Y1 SUPPORT THE SHOW PATREON https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH US TWITTER https://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dryc

NEED TO KNOW: SALISBURY POISONING WITH JEREMY DUNS The world is turning into a plot line from a Cold War novel, so we thought that it may be a good idea to chat with a Cold War novelist to try and make sense of it all. So on today’s episode of “Need to Know” we are joined by author Jeremy Duns, who has written a number of Cold War based novels as well as books on contemporary issues such as the coverage of the Edward Snowden revelations back in 2013. On this episode will have a look at a few stories that have caught our eye from the Salisbury poisoning and the reaction to it. For show notes and links to what we discuss please visit our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk SUPPORT THE SHOW PATREON https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast CONNECT WITH US TWITTER https://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast FACEBOOK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/

NEED TO KNOW: SALISBURY POISONING WITH FRED BURTON On Sunday 4th March, 2018, a former Russian Intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found on a bench in a catatonic state in the town of Salisbury. It has subsequently been found that the pair were poisoned. On this episode of "Need to Know" we are joined by former State Department Counterterrorism Agent and Author Fred Burton. We discuss the Salisbury poisoning, how professional assassins operate, and we ask who else could have been a target? We also have a look at the recent Austin Parcel Bombing case in Austin Texas. Fred was the deputy chief of the Counterterrorism devision for the State Departments, Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). He is currently the vice president of Stratfor, a strategic intelligence and analysis firm tracking global security and international affairs. Fred is also the author of a number of fantastic books, we discuss "Chasing Shadows" and "Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Officer".

NEED TO KNOW: SALISBURY POISONING WITH IAIN BALLANTYNE On Sunday 4th March, 2018, a former Russian Intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found on a bench in a catatonic state in the town of Salisbury. It has subsequently been found that the pair were poisoned. On this episode of "Need to Know" we are joined by Author Iain Ballantyne. We discuss how our submarine forces used to be a deterrent to hostile Russian military activity and how defence cuts have made us weaker in the eyes of the Kremlin.

On Sunday 4th March, 2018, a former Russian Intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found on a bench in a catatonic state in the town of Salisbury. It has subsequently been found that the pair were poisoned. On this episode of "Need to Know" we are joined by Author and Journalist Edward Lucas. We discuss the poisoning, its context and why Russia is the main suspect in this assassination attempt that happened in broad daylight on the streets of Great Britain. You can find out more about Edward Lucas and connect with him via his website: http://www.edwardlucas.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/edwardlucas If you like the work we are doing on the podcast, please become a Patreon subscriber by going to: https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast You can connect with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drycleanercast/

On this months podcast we are joined by Fred Burton. Fred was the deputy chief of the Counterterrorism devision for the State Departments, Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). He is currently the vice president of Stratfor, a strategic intelligence and analysis firm tracking global security and international affairs. Fred is also the author of a number of fantastic books, we discuss "Chasing Shadows" and "Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Officer". On this episode we discuss Fred's career at the DSS, the terrorist scene pre 9/11 and a cold case that stayed with him after retiring from the DSS. If you like what we are doing please support the show by becoming a subscriber. Go to www.patreon.com/drycleanercast For more information visit our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk Connect with us on Twitter @DryCleanerCast

On this month’s podcast, we are joined by Todd Leventhal who was the State Departments sole counter-misinformation officer in the last years of the Cold War from 1987 through until 2010. We discuss Russian Cold War era "Active Measures" If you enjoy the show please visit our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk

On Episode 15 we interview author Julia Ebner who has written a fantastic book called “The Rage” that looks at the relationship between Islamist extremists and the Western Far Right. If you like the work we are doing please support this podcast by becoming a Patreon subscriber today by going to www.patreon.com/drycleanercast You can join in the discussion by connecting with us on Twitter. Go to: www.twitter.com/drycleanercast For more information about the podcast and to listen to past episodes please visit our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk Thanks for listening All the best Chris

On this months podcast, we are joined by journalist and author Tony McMahon. We discuss his book "The Battle for British Islam" which he co-authored with Sara Khan. For more information about the work Sara and Tony do please visit: https://wewillinspire.com/ If you like the work we are doing please support this podcast by becoming a Patreon subscriber today by going to www.patreon.com/drycleanercast You can join in the discussion by connecting with us on Twitter. Go to: www.twitter.com/drycleanercast For more information about the podcast and to listen to past episodes please visit our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk Thanks for listening All the best Chris

It's the 100th Anniversary of the Bolshevik "October Revolution", so this month we have recorded a special on the complex relationship between the Soviet Union and the British Left. We are joined by authors Paul Anderson & Kevin Davey to discuss their book "Moscow Gold". You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EX9FBGC/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 If you like what we are doing please support the show by connecting with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drycleanercast This show is independently made, please support us by becoming a subscriber at Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast

On this episode we will be looking at events that took place between July and September 2017. Anthony Ruggiero from the Foundation for Defence of Democracies joins us to discuss North Korea for the first half. Then we are joined by former Counter Terrorism Detective and Author, David Videcette, to discuss the Barcelona attacks and the failed Parson's Green tube bombing. If you enjoyed the show please support us by becoming a subscriber on Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/drycleanercast

The Dry CleanerCast returns after a short summer break. This month we go Nuclear on "The Dry CleanerCast". We just hope your bunker has wifi. We are joined by Iain Ballantyne, author of "Hunter Killers: The Dramatic Untold Story of the Royal Navy's Most Secret Service". We discuss the use of submarines for espionage and nuclear defense. We also dive into dangerous waters disusing the renewal of Trident, the Royal Navy's nuclear deterrent. If the podcast is not enough we have also created a submarine inspired playlist for you on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/…/…/playlist/6weE1SU0plFFxUaJiOqOEd You can find out more about Iain Ballantyne, here: http://iainballantyne.com/ If you enjoy our podcast please connect with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast And please support the show by becoming a subscriber at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast

The "Dry CleanerCast" presents "Need to Know" "Need To Know" is a new quarterly podcast featuring conversations with security experts focused on the terrorism and intelligence stories dominating the headlines. On this episode of "Need to Know" host Chris Carr is joined by former CIA officer Yaya J. Fanusie. Chris and Yaya discuss the recent terrorist attacks that occurred in Manchester, London and Paris between April - June 2017 and the wider issues that surround these attacks. Yaya has recently published an article titled "How to neutralise the violent Jihadist pull" You can view it here: http://muslimmatters.org/2017/07/12/how-to-neutralize-the-violent-jihadist-pull/ Do you like what we're doing? Then please connect with us on twitter. Go to https://twitter.com/drycleanercast And please support the show by becoming a Dry CleanerCast Patreon subscriber today. Go to https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast

On this months "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by former Special Branch Officer, Dr William Matchett. We discuss his book "Secret Victory: The Intelligence War That Beat The IRA". If you enjoy the podcast please support us by subscribing to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast Also you can connect with us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/drycleanercast

On Episode 10 of "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by former London Met Detective Peter Bleksley. Peter was one of the Met's top undercover detectives during the 1980's to the Mid 1990's. We discuss what it is like to work undercover, the war on drugs and the wider issue surrounding drugs and the illegal drugs trade. We also discuss Peter's work in television on "Hunted", "Guerrilla" and "Murphy's Law".

On Episode 09 of "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by fellow podcaster Brian Dunning of "Skeptoid". Brian & Chris discuss Conspiracy Theories, Alternative Facts & Fake News. They also discuss what to do if a friend or family member has become a conspiracy theorist.

On this months "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by author & journalist Edward Lucas. We discuss Edward's book "Deception" which provides much needed insight into Russia & Russian Espionage. Don't forget you can get a free copy of "Deception" and a 30 day free trial through Audible using our our link www.audibletrial.com/drycleanercast

On this months "Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by Dr Vince Houghton from the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. We discuss the museum and its history and we look ahead to see what 2017 has in store for the world of espionage. We also talk nukes at the beginning. Why not start the year with a bang :)

On Episode 6 we are joined by David Videcette. David was a counterterrorism detective for the Metropolitan Police Service in London. He was involved in the investigation of the 7/7 London Bombings and the failed 21/7 Bombings. He is now an author and he has released a novel "The Theseus Paradox" which is a fictional account of the investigation into the London bombings.

On episode 5 of "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by author and former US intelligence officer Malcolm Nance. We discuss the alleged Russian plot to hack and disrupt the 2016 US Presidential Election.