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The Rise of Spy Stories in Popular Culture
50:59 - 56:34 (05:35)
The idea of being a spy has been popularized in Western culture since the early 1900s, with the incorporation of espionage narratives in works of literature and cinema. In this podcast episode, a historical account of the association between espionage and popular culture is presented.
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Alan Dulles joins the State Department and becomes a diplomat with the help of his family connections.
50:59 - 52:59 (02:00)
Summary
Alan Dulles joins the State Department and becomes a diplomat with the help of his family connections. He spends time with a British spy during World War I, gathering intelligence and trying to convince the US to get involved in the conflict.
ChapterThe Rise of Spy Stories in Popular Culture
EpisodePart One: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The glorification of spies is not a new concept; it traces back to the start of the 20th century where British novels and colonial wars seduced the male imagination into believing that espionage and war bring ultimate excitement and honor.
52:59 - 54:59 (02:00)
Summary
The glorification of spies is not a new concept; it traces back to the start of the 20th century where British novels and colonial wars seduced the male imagination into believing that espionage and war bring ultimate excitement and honor.
ChapterThe Rise of Spy Stories in Popular Culture
EpisodePart One: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The government puts a significant amount of resources into helping Hollywood tell stories about espionage, making it appear sexy and thrilling to the general public.
54:59 - 56:34 (01:34)
Summary
The government puts a significant amount of resources into helping Hollywood tell stories about espionage, making it appear sexy and thrilling to the general public. We love the idea of these off-the-books heroes who go out there and keep us safe.