S7 Ep35: Espresso Martini: Trump Classified Docs Debacle and a Chinese Spy Base In Cuba

On this episode of Espresso Martini, Chris and Matt look at Former President Trump being accused of illegally retaining classified documents, new evidence suggesting Russian forces are responsible for destroying the Kakhvoka dam, and information on a Chinese spy base in Cuba. On Extra Shot, they look at the German intelligence service seeing more aggressive Russian intelligence efforts, Russian assassins targeting a defector in Miami, and a Cold War traitor deep in the Australian intelligence services finally being unmasked. You can access “Extra Shot” by subscribing to the Secrets & Spies Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Surfshark offer Get an exclusive Surfshark deal! Enter promo code SECRETS for an extra 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/SECRETS Links to articles discussed in Espresso Martini & Extra Shot: What Trump indictment tells us about US security risks By Gordon Corera https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65878149 Chinese Nationals at Mar-a-Lago Raise Questions About Classified Documents By Ewan Palmer https://www.newsweek.com/maralago-classified-documents-chinese-nationals-trump-1805890 Why the Evidence Suggests Russia Blew Up the Kakhovka Dam New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/16/world/europe/ukraine-kakhovka-dam-collapse.html China to Build Station That Could Spy on U.S from Cuba, Officials Say By Karoun Demirjian and Edward Wong (Dated 8th June) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/us/politics/china-spy-cuba-station.html Germany sees 'more aggressive' Russian spy activity By Ben Knight for DW Online https://www.dw.com/en/germany-sees-more-aggressive-russian-spy-activity/a-65970734 Russia Sought to Kill Defector in Florida By Ronen Bergman, Adam Goldman and Julian E. Barnes https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/us/politics/russia-spy-assassination.html The Traitor By Sally Neighbour and Margot O’Neill for ABC news Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-19/russia-spy-mole-in-asio-sold-cold-war-intelligence-four-corners/102469652 Find out more about Matt and his book “Active Measures” https://mattfulton.net/ Check out Chris’s short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com/ Support Secrets and Spies:   * Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg * Become a “Friend of the podcast”  on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies * You can buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996?asc=u Connect with us on social media TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/secretsandspies/ SPOUTIBLE   https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Secrets and Spies is part of the Spy Podcast Network. Check out our other excellent spy-related podcasts here: https://www.spypodcasts.com/