I was a deep cover KGB spy Part 2 (141)

<p>This is part 2 of our chat with Jack Barsky who spent ten years as an undercover KGB agent in the United States.</p><p>He is the longest surviving known member of the KGB illegals programme that operated during the Cold War.</p><p>In this episode we talk about his first days in the US, his mission and how he managed build his cover enabling him to live and work as a US citizen. He honestly and candidly talks about the impact his secret life had on those closest to him and the moment of his arrest by the FBI.</p><p>If you can spare it I’m asking listeners to contribute at least $3 USD per month to help keep us on the air (larger amounts are welcome too) plus you can get a sought after CWC coaster as a monthly financial supporter of the podcast and you bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.</p><p>Just go to <a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/'>https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/</a></p><p>I am delighted to welcome Jack Barsky to our Cold War conversation…</p><p>There’s further information on this episode in our show notes, which can also be found as a link in your podcast app here. <a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/episode141/'>https://coldwarconversations.com/episode141/</a></p><p>If you can’t wait for next week’s episode do visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations in Facebook.</p><p>Thank you very much for listening. It is really appreciated </p><p>Hi there, a quick word from your host – <b>we won an award for Best Arts &amp; History podcast </b>at the QTT Media awards last week!</p><p>Cold War Conversations is now officially an award-winning podcast which would not have been possible without all of you that listen to us as well as our financial supporters</p><p>Thank you one and all of you!&nbsp;</p><br><a target='_blank' href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/books/12447630031/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_books&tag=cwcp-21'>Our Book List</a> <br>Help Support