Episode
#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
1:57:35
Published: Thu Oct 13 2022
Description
Andrew Bustamante is a Former CIA Intelligence Officer and a Private Intelligence consultant. The CIA is one of the world's most advanced, secretive, shadowy organisations. Only 10% of their officers are field agents and actually have spent time undercover, Andrew is one of those agents. He's also been in charge of nuclear missiles and been multiple cover stories. Expect to learn why an alarm goes off at least once per hour at every nuclear missile silo across America, how the CIA protects itself from undercover agents being turned against them, what is actually in the President's nuclear football, the levels of clearance above Top Secret, what sort of personality traits the CIA look for, why Edward Snowden got Russian citizenship and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all of MASA’s Chips at www.masachips.com/modernwisdom use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Learn more with Andy: https://everydayspy.com/ Find out your Spy Superpower: https://everydayspy.com/quiz Follow Andy's Podcast here: https://everydayspy.com/podcast/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Former CIA agent Andrew Bustamante shares insights on nuclear missiles, undercover secrets, presidential football, clearance levels, and more.
00:00 - 00:50 (00:50)
Summary
Former CIA agent Andrew Bustamante shares insights on nuclear missiles, undercover secrets, presidential football, clearance levels, and more.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the use of private military contractors and intelligence contractors by the government for dangerous work and how they differ from one another.
00:51 - 09:21 (08:30)
Summary
This podcast discusses the use of private military contractors and intelligence contractors by the government for dangerous work and how they differ from one another.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
The promises made by presidential candidates on the campaign trail with regards to sensitive information and intelligence are often impractical, as they lack clearance to top-secret information.
09:21 - 18:02 (08:40)
Summary
The promises made by presidential candidates on the campaign trail with regards to sensitive information and intelligence are often impractical, as they lack clearance to top-secret information. Federal agents often have to work with presidential decisions that they do not agree with behind the scenes but have to defend for their jobs and to ensure that the agency is looked on in the right light.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
Provisional secret level clearances are very common, and simply by applying for one, you are granted it until proven otherwise.
18:02 - 26:11 (08:09)
Summary
Provisional secret level clearances are very common, and simply by applying for one, you are granted it until proven otherwise. Secret information can be easily passed from person to person with a "secret" rubber stamp, and having a secret level clearance is the norm for many individuals.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
The football contains inside it an authentication code that is delivered to all nuclear bases in the US simultaneously via an emergency action message.
26:11 - 31:52 (05:40)
Summary
The football contains inside it an authentication code that is delivered to all nuclear bases in the US simultaneously via an emergency action message. It is the piece of plastic wrapped around the authentication card that authenticates the code.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
To prevent hackers, nuclear missile officers are required to turn the keys regularly, despite the fact that the actual missile being targeted could be located elsewhere.
31:52 - 36:20 (04:27)
Summary
To prevent hackers, nuclear missile officers are required to turn the keys regularly, despite the fact that the actual missile being targeted could be located elsewhere.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
The article discusses Edward Snowden’s motives and concludes that a complete dedication to exposing the truth would not have caused him to pursue asylum.
36:20 - 46:20 (10:00)
Summary
The article discusses Edward Snowden’s motives and concludes that a complete dedication to exposing the truth would not have caused him to pursue asylum.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
Sharing the source code of an NSA program means giving specific details on how it was built, including ports of entry and data infrastructure, which could potentially be reverse-engineered by other countries, including China, Russia, and Cuba.
46:21 - 52:18 (05:57)
Summary
Sharing the source code of an NSA program means giving specific details on how it was built, including ports of entry and data infrastructure, which could potentially be reverse-engineered by other countries, including China, Russia, and Cuba.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
The belief in the goodness of people can lead to strong loyalty, which is essential for successful espionage.
52:18 - 57:43 (05:25)
Summary
The belief in the goodness of people can lead to strong loyalty, which is essential for successful espionage. Meanwhile, those who always think they are right and refuse to acknowledge others will not make effective spies.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
A former CIA agent discusses the evolution of their career, how dating works within the agency, and the dangers of losing oneself during undercover operations.
57:43 - 1:13:06 (15:22)
Summary
A former CIA agent discusses the evolution of their career, how dating works within the agency, and the dangers of losing oneself during undercover operations.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
When people feel uncertain or powerless, psychologists have found that they tend to seek order and control by relying on superstitions, conspiracy theories, and even belief in God's plan.
1:13:06 - 1:30:55 (17:48)
Summary
When people feel uncertain or powerless, psychologists have found that they tend to seek order and control by relying on superstitions, conspiracy theories, and even belief in God's plan. Some argue that this need for control can be manipulated by "firehosing" people with multiple narratives and causing despondency, making them vulnerable to manipulation.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
The ability to calculate real risk and weigh risk-benefit scenarios is crucial for entrepreneurs to grow and succeed.
1:30:55 - 1:50:28 (19:33)
Summary
The ability to calculate real risk and weigh risk-benefit scenarios is crucial for entrepreneurs to grow and succeed. Ultra high net worth individuals are those with a net worth of 15 million or more and often deal with the difficulty of having dangerous individuals on their side while also walking a fine line of being at the top of their game.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
This episode discusses the importance of remembering the existence of the big fat center of the bell curve, especially in a society where we tend to focus more on the outliers, and emphasizes that once you become known to a large audience, you will always be someone's greatest mistake.
1:50:28 - 1:56:24 (05:55)
Summary
This episode discusses the importance of remembering the existence of the big fat center of the bell curve, especially in a society where we tend to focus more on the outliers, and emphasizes that once you become known to a large audience, you will always be someone's greatest mistake.
Episode#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents
PodcastModern Wisdom
Andrew Bustamante, former CIA Intelligence Officer, talks about his experience being a spy, his podcast - Everyday Espionage and how to spot a spy in real life.
1:56:24 - 1:57:33 (01:09)
Summary
Andrew Bustamante, former CIA Intelligence Officer, talks about his experience being a spy, his podcast - Everyday Espionage and how to spot a spy in real life.