Spycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History

In this episode of Thinking in Public, R. Albert Mohler, Jr. interviews former CIA Chief of Counterintelligence James Olson about the moral challenges of espionage, including deception, coercion, and just war theory in the context of defending against totalitarian threats.

Olson reflects on his career, reconciling intelligence practices with faith and moral codes, emphasizing protection of human life through superior intelligence.

The discussion addresses ethical dilemmas, historical precedents like George Washington's use of spies, and the role of faith in covert operations.