Drycleanercast: Espionage, Terrorism & Geopolitics

On Episode 15 we interview author Julia Ebner who has written a fantastic book called “The Rage” that looks at the relationship between Islamist extremists and the Western Far Right. If you like the work we are doing please support this podcast by becoming a Patreon subscriber today by going to www.patreon.com/drycleanercast You can join in the discussion by connecting with us on Twitter. Go to: www.twitter.com/drycleanercast For more information about the podcast and to listen to past episodes please visit our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk Thanks for listening All the best Chris

On this months podcast, we are joined by journalist and author Tony McMahon. We discuss his book "The Battle for British Islam" which he co-authored with Sara Khan. For more information about the work Sara and Tony do please visit: https://wewillinspire.com/ If you like the work we are doing please support this podcast by becoming a Patreon subscriber today by going to www.patreon.com/drycleanercast You can join in the discussion by connecting with us on Twitter. Go to: www.twitter.com/drycleanercast For more information about the podcast and to listen to past episodes please visit our website: www.drycleanercast.co.uk Thanks for listening All the best Chris

It's the 100th Anniversary of the Bolshevik "October Revolution", so this month we have recorded a special on the complex relationship between the Soviet Union and the British Left. We are joined by authors Paul Anderson & Kevin Davey to discuss their book "Moscow Gold". You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EX9FBGC/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 If you like what we are doing please support the show by connecting with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drycleanercast This show is independently made, please support us by becoming a subscriber at Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast

On this episode we will be looking at events that took place between July and September 2017. Anthony Ruggiero from the Foundation for Defence of Democracies joins us to discuss North Korea for the first half. Then we are joined by former Counter Terrorism Detective and Author, David Videcette, to discuss the Barcelona attacks and the failed Parson's Green tube bombing. If you enjoyed the show please support us by becoming a subscriber on Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/drycleanercast

The Dry CleanerCast returns after a short summer break. This month we go Nuclear on "The Dry CleanerCast". We just hope your bunker has wifi. We are joined by Iain Ballantyne, author of "Hunter Killers: The Dramatic Untold Story of the Royal Navy's Most Secret Service". We discuss the use of submarines for espionage and nuclear defense. We also dive into dangerous waters disusing the renewal of Trident, the Royal Navy's nuclear deterrent. If the podcast is not enough we have also created a submarine inspired playlist for you on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/…/…/playlist/6weE1SU0plFFxUaJiOqOEd You can find out more about Iain Ballantyne, here: http://iainballantyne.com/ If you enjoy our podcast please connect with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DryCleanerCast And please support the show by becoming a subscriber at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast

The "Dry CleanerCast" presents "Need to Know" "Need To Know" is a new quarterly podcast featuring conversations with security experts focused on the terrorism and intelligence stories dominating the headlines. On this episode of "Need to Know" host Chris Carr is joined by former CIA officer Yaya J. Fanusie. Chris and Yaya discuss the recent terrorist attacks that occurred in Manchester, London and Paris between April - June 2017 and the wider issues that surround these attacks. Yaya has recently published an article titled "How to neutralise the violent Jihadist pull" You can view it here: http://muslimmatters.org/2017/07/12/how-to-neutralize-the-violent-jihadist-pull/ Do you like what we're doing? Then please connect with us on twitter. Go to https://twitter.com/drycleanercast And please support the show by becoming a Dry CleanerCast Patreon subscriber today. Go to https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast

On this months "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by former Special Branch Officer, Dr William Matchett. We discuss his book "Secret Victory: The Intelligence War That Beat The IRA". If you enjoy the podcast please support us by subscribing to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DryCleanerCast Also you can connect with us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/drycleanercast

On Episode 10 of "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by former London Met Detective Peter Bleksley. Peter was one of the Met's top undercover detectives during the 1980's to the Mid 1990's. We discuss what it is like to work undercover, the war on drugs and the wider issue surrounding drugs and the illegal drugs trade. We also discuss Peter's work in television on "Hunted", "Guerrilla" and "Murphy's Law".

On Episode 09 of "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by fellow podcaster Brian Dunning of "Skeptoid". Brian & Chris discuss Conspiracy Theories, Alternative Facts & Fake News. They also discuss what to do if a friend or family member has become a conspiracy theorist.

On this months "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by author & journalist Edward Lucas. We discuss Edward's book "Deception" which provides much needed insight into Russia & Russian Espionage. Don't forget you can get a free copy of "Deception" and a 30 day free trial through Audible using our our link www.audibletrial.com/drycleanercast

On this months "Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by Dr Vince Houghton from the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. We discuss the museum and its history and we look ahead to see what 2017 has in store for the world of espionage. We also talk nukes at the beginning. Why not start the year with a bang :)

On Episode 6 we are joined by David Videcette. David was a counterterrorism detective for the Metropolitan Police Service in London. He was involved in the investigation of the 7/7 London Bombings and the failed 21/7 Bombings. He is now an author and he has released a novel "The Theseus Paradox" which is a fictional account of the investigation into the London bombings.

On episode 5 of "The Dry CleanerCast" we are joined by author and former US intelligence officer Malcolm Nance. We discuss the alleged Russian plot to hack and disrupt the 2016 US Presidential Election.

We are joined by author Shiraz Maher and discuss the roots of Salafi Jihadism.

On Episode Three of "The Dry CleanerCast" Former CIA officer Yaya J. Fanusie talks to us about Islam and counterterrorism. Follow us on Twitter @DryCleanerCast

On Episode Two of "The Dry CleanerCast" we discuss the need and function of intelligence and what makes a good spy with author Paddy Hayes.

Episode 1: Meredith Tax In the first half of the show host Chris Carr discusses the problematic relationship between Anglo American left and the Muslim right with author Meredith Tax. Later in the podcast they discuss the role of Kurdish women in the fight against ISIS.