How To Recruit A Russian Spy with Jeff Stein

As Zev's interest in the McGonigal Affair intensifies, he calls Jeff Stein of SpyTalk for some advice. Jeff is a former intelligence reporter for Newsweek and The Washington Post and current head honcho at SpyTalk, which he describes as "Intelligence for thinking people."

Zev asks Jeff what would make a 22-year veteran of the FBI like Charlie McGonigal turn against his country. Jeff's insightful response on the mindset of an FBI agent is a must-listen, and he also reveals what his sources are telling him about McGonigal.

Jeff recalls a story about lunch, or was it drinks, with Christopher Hitchens and a journalist for Tass named Boris.

Follow Jeff Stein on Twitter @SpyTalker 

Read the SpyTalk substack at SpyTalk.co 

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