{"podcast":{"title":"The Rest Is Classified","slug":"the-rest-is-classified-7102916","podcast_index_feed_id":7102916,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/therestisclassified","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5c112b7e-a5d9-11ef-b63f-4fe287d9eeb4/image/82c3d225cc8b4400bd29701ce468519b.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Goalhanger","episode_count":187,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T10:23:08.441806+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-classified-7102916"},"episode":{"title":"157. The Road to Iraq: What the Spies Got Wrong (Ep 5)","slug":"157-the-road-to-iraq-what-the-spies-got-wrong-ep-5","published_at":"2026-05-17T23:20:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-classified-7102916/157-the-road-to-iraq-what-the-spies-got-wrong-ep-5","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-classified-7102916","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT1715844104.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT1715844104.mp3","summary":"Who was “Curveball”? Why did Colin Powell rely so heavily on flawed intelligence in his presentation to the UN? And how did this set the tone for the opposition to war? As David and Gordon reach the penultimate episode in their series on Iraq WMD, they discuss how things could have gone so badly wrong. ------------------- Join the Declassified Club to go deeper into the world of espionage with exclusive Q&As, interviews with top intelligence insiders, regular livestreams, ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, and weekly deep dives into original spy stories. Members also get curated reading lists, special book discounts, prize draws, and access to our private chat community. Just go to ⁠⁠⁠therestisclassified.com⁠⁠. ------------------- Email: ⁠⁠therestisclassified@goalhanger.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@restisclassified⁠ Video Editor: Joe Pettit Social Producer: Emma Jackson Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Producer: Becki Hills Head of History: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"Who was “Curveball”? Why did Colin Powell rely so heavily on flawed intelligence in his presentation to the UN? And how did this set the tone for the oppo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3230,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rest-is-classified-7102916/episodes/157-the-road-to-iraq-what-the-spies-got-wrong-ep-5/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-classified-7102916/157-the-road-to-iraq-what-the-spies-got-wrong-ep-5.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}