With INTELLIGENCE, playwright Helen Banner raises some big questions in this production about a charismatic negotiator training diplomats for talks with a violent adversary. Though not practiced now (or yet, rather), they use role-playing and improvisation to show how we code and decode others through our bias, understanding and imagination. More at <a href='http://helenbanner.com'>helenbanner.com</a> If you&apos;ve enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please consider signing up as a contributing patron and join the community for exclusive commentary, and content.  A $5 a month donation will really keep us going - <a href='https://www.patreon.com/thelivedrop'>https://www.patreon.com/thelivedrop</a>Alternatively, if you would like to help make Season 3 operational you could make a one time donation of any amount right here ---&gt; <a href='https://www.paypal.me/thelivedrop'>https://www.paypal.me/thelivedrop</a>Thank you for listening and your support,Live Drop Team

Tradecraft Trainer Jason Hanson Transmits from his Spy Ranch Somewhere in Utah

Venture into the elusive world of intelligence collection and espionage to spot, assess and debrief: spies, handlers, catchers, analysts, cut-outs, dangles, diplomats, security experts and the storytellers who bring them all to life. Check your electronics and subscribe, do a thorough surveillance detection route, secure your Live Drop location, and after a mad-minute introduction, listen in on conversations with our fascinating guests who help to illuminate a complex universe. A HUMINT experiment with host Mark Valley. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.