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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2023 · 23 MIN

This D.C. Spy Hid in Plain Sight

from City Cast DC · host City Cast

The most damaging female spy in US history operated out of an apartment in Cleveland Park and used to do ops at the zoo. Now she's been released from prison. Journalist Jim Popkin has a new book on Ana Montes’ 17 years as a spy for Cuba, and he’s here to share her story — and maybe pass along some tips about DC-area spycraft.  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We wanna hear YOUR stories about finding love — or trying to — in D.C. Leave us a voicemail at 202-642-2654 and you might hear your story on the air very soon.

The most damaging female spy in US history operated out of an apartment in Cleveland Park and used to do ops at the zoo. Now she's been released from prison. Journalist Jim Popkin has a new book on Ana Montes’ 17 years as a spy for Cuba, and he’s here to share her story — and maybe pass along some tips about DC-area spycraft.  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We wanna hear YOUR stories about finding love — or trying to — in D.C. Leave us a voicemail at 202-642-2654 and you might hear your story on the air very soon.

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The most damaging female spy in US history operated out of an apartment in Cleveland Park and used to do ops at the zoo. Now she's been released from prison. Journalist Jim Popkin has a new book on Ana Montes’ 17 years as a spy for Cuba, and he’s...

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