{"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":"Is Iran Recruiting Spies to Conduct Anti-Semitic Attacks?","slug":"is-iran-recruiting-spies-to-conduct-anti-semitic-attacks","published_at":"2026-05-28T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-classified-7102916/is-iran-recruiting-spies-to-conduct-anti-semitic-attacks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-classified-7102916","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT9518680800.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT9518680800.mp3","summary":"Are groups linked to the Islamic Republic recruiting spies on Telegram to coordinate anti-semitic attacks in Europe? How are Jordanian people feeling about the war in Iran? And why is anti-western sentiment reaching new heights in the Middle East? Listen as David McCloskey is joined by award-winning CNN International Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh, to discuss her latest reporting on how what appear to be Iran-linked groups are using social media to recruit individuals to carry out surveillance and attacks on Jewish communities. ------------------- THE REST IS CLASSIFIED LIVE 2026 at The Rest Is Fest: Buy your tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see David and Gordon live on stage at London’s Southbank Centre on 4 September: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/the-rest-is-classified-live/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------- Sign-up for our free newsletter where producer Becki takes you behind the scenes of the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/goalhanger.com/tric-free-newsletter-sign⁠-up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------- 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 or join on Apple Podcasts. ------------------- Get a 10% discount on business PCs, printers and accessories using the code TRIC10. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://HP.com/CLASSIFIED⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. T&C's apply. ------------------- Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠therestisclassified@goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@restisclassified⁠ Social Producer: Emma Jackson Producer…","meta_description":"Are groups linked to the Islamic Republic recruiting spies on Telegram to coordinate anti-semitic attacks in Europe? How are Jordanian people feeling abou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2498,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rest-is-classified-7102916/episodes/is-iran-recruiting-spies-to-conduct-anti-semitic-attacks/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/is-iran-recruiting-spies-to-conduct-anti-semitic-attacks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}