POLITICAL RETROGRADE: Aldrich Ames

This conversation delves into the life and espionage activities of Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of the most damaging spies in U.S. history. The discussion covers his motivations for betrayal, the catastrophic impact of his actions on U.S. intelligence, and the institutional failures that allowed him to operate undetected for nearly a decade. The hosts also discuss the upcoming release of the Epstein Files.