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Agent of Betrayal
The Double Life of Robert Hanssen
Amid the nuclear threat of the Cold War, America's prized secrets were falling into the hands of its sworn enemy. The FBI's hunt for the leak led to an astonishing discovery—the mole was one of its own, special agent Robert Hanssen. For two decades, Hanssen masqueraded as a devoted patriot while ruthlessly selling out his country, trading classified intelligence to the Soviet Union and later Russia, in exchange for cash and diamonds. He was a whirlwind of contradictions—a self-proclaimed patriot and a traitor; a family man who sexually betrayed his wife; an ardent man of God and a...
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4.9 stars from 1,919 ratings
Wow!
A compelling story, well told. Does a good job speculating about the motive to do such damage
emmteeemm via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/11/24
Excellent
Great reporting. Chapters are well-organized as it delves into this infamous traitor. Loved the interviews and fact-based reporting with some provocative analysis. My only comment is I would liked to hear more about the failures of the Bureau.
Beowulf1974 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/10/24
Fascinating Podcast
I’m an Australian, so I didn’t know much about Robert Hanssen’s story. Hanssen does seem like a very complex man and as his psychiatrist states, he is very compartmentalised….very much so. He seems to have struggled with his compulsions. His relationship with Priscilla is perplexing. Great...Read full review »
drum to a different beat via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 03/26/24
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