S7 Ep35: Espresso Martini: Trump Classified Docs Debacle and a Chinese Spy Base In Cuba

On this episode of Espresso Martini, Chris and Matt look at Former President Trump being accused of illegally retaining classified documents, new evidence suggesting Russian forces are responsible for destroying the Kakhvoka dam, and information on a Chinese spy base in Cuba.On Extra Shot, they look at the German intelligence service seeing more aggressive Russian intelligence efforts, Russian assassins targeting a defector in Miami, and a Cold War traitor deep in the Australian intelligence services finally being unmasked.You can access “Extra Shot” by subscribing to the Secrets & Spies Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesSurfshark offerGet an exclusive Surfshark deal! Enter promo code SECRETS for an extra 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/SECRETSLinks to articles discussed in Espresso Martini & Extra Shot:What Trump indictment tells us about US security risksBy Gordon Corerahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65878149Chinese Nationals at Mar-a-Lago Raise Questions About Classified DocumentsBy Ewan Palmerhttps://www.newsweek.com/maralago-classified-documents-chinese-nationals-trump-1805890Why the Evidence Suggests Russia Blew Up the Kakhovka DamNew York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/16/world/europe/ukraine-kakhovka-dam-collapse.htmlChina to Build Station That Could Spy on U.S from Cuba, Officials SayBy Karoun Demirjian and Edward Wong (Dated 8th June)https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/us/politics/china-spy-cuba-station.htmlGermany sees 'more aggressive' Russian spy activityBy Ben Knight for DW Onlinehttps://www.dw.com/en/germany-sees-more-aggressive-russian-spy-activity/a-65970734Russia Sought to Kill Defector in FloridaBy Ronen Bergman, Adam Goldman and Julian E. Barneshttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/us/politics/russia-spy-assassination.htmlThe TraitorBy Sally Neighbour and Margot O’Neill for ABC news Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-19/russia-spy-mole-in-asio-sold-cold-war-intelligence-four-corners/102469652Find out more about Matt and his book “Active Measures” https://mattfulton.net/Check out Chris’s short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com/ Support Secrets and Spies:  * Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg* Become a “Friend of the podcast”  on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies* You can buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996?asc=uConnect with us on social media TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpiesFACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspiesINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/secretsandspies/SPOUTIBLE   https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpiesSecrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.