SpyCast
SpyCast
SpyCast
Gizmos and Gadgets—the World of Spycraft
25 minutes Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 5:01 am.
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Peter interviews Robert Wallace, director of the CIA’s Office of Technical Services (OTS, the department in charge of “gadgetry”) from 1998 to 2002. Bob explains some of his favorite devices, such as the T-100 subminiature camera, and compares OTS’ performance to that of its adversaries. He also reviews the role of OTS in some high-profile spy cases and discusses the capabilities and limitations of technical support in intelligence operations.

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