About this podcast

Dive deep into the secret world of espionage with former KGB spy Jack Barsky, author of 'Deep Undercover: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America'. In this captivating interview, Jack Barsky shares his extraordinary journey from childhood to becoming a Soviet agent, revealing the intense training, clandestine operations, and complex allegiances that defined his life during the Cold War. Explore his unique insights on the KGB, communism, Vladimir Putin's rise, the war in Ukraine, and the intricate dynamics between intelligence agencies like the FSB and CIA. This conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a spy, touching on themes of love, regret, and mortality, providing a truly compelling account of a life lived undercover.