Jim Popkin on new book about one of the most damaging spies in U.S. history
Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig speaks with author Jim Popkin about his new book, “Code Name Blue Wren,” and documenting the true story of Ana Montes, the senior Pentagon analyst who spent nearly 20 years handing over U.S. secrets to Cuba. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
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Jim Popkin on new book about one of the most damaging spies in U.S. history
Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig speaks with author Jim Popkin about his new book, “Code Name Blue Wren,” and documenting the true story of Ana Montes, the senior Pentagon analyst who spent nearly 20 years handing over U.S. secrets to Cuba. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
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