This 5-minute episode from Spy Craft examines the technological feasibility of implanted GPS trackers for intelligence operatives, arguing that the concept is largely a myth. The episode's central premise is that while spy fiction often depicts agencies secretly implanting tracking devices in agents, the reality of…
Worth it if you enjoy quick spy fiction debunks and want a 5-minute reality check on implanted tracking devices, but not if you expect sourced analysis or detailed technical explanation.
Spy Craft examines the practice of "illegals"—deep-cover intelligence officers deployed by Soviet and Russian services who operated abroad without diplomatic immunity. These agents constructed entirely fabricated identities, complete with careers, relationships, and families, sometimes maintaining their covers for…
Worth it if you want a quick introduction to the concept of Soviet illegals and don't mind surface-level treatment of a fascinating espionage practice.
