The Sixth Bureau
Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts
It’s an open secret that the Chinese government has engaged in a global campaign to acquire intellectual property from foreign rivals. At the center of that campaign is the Ministry of State Security, China’s elusive intelligence agency. The US has apprehended hundreds of people accused of giving information to the MSS, but the agency’s inner workings have been a mystery – until now.The Sixth Bureau from Bloomberg News follows an MSS intelligence officer whose mission was to snatch the crown jewels of American aerospace companies. With aliases, blackmail and the occasional break-in, he targeted corporate giants. In the end though, After years of work, his sloppiness – and a cunning FBI sting – led to a stunning reversal: Xu Yanjun became the first Chinese intelligence officer ever convicted on American soil.The Sixth Bureau is the story of superpowers, their secrets and how one Chinese spy got caught.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 37min
IVF Disrupted Ep 2: The Embryo Mixup
Dina and B arrive at Kindbody for the embryo transfer they've dreamed about for years. But their doctor delivers news that will make them question whether coming to Kindbody was a mistake. In this episode, reporter Jackie Davalos investigates what went wrong and discovers that this error wasn't an isolated incident. Read more: IVF Disrupted: The Kindbody StorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2025 • 31min
IVF Disrupted Ep 1: The Fertility Spa
Gina Bartesi, Founder and former CEO of Kindbody, discusses her vision to revolutionize fertility care with a spa-like approach. She shares insights on the aggressive expansion of Kindbody, branding it as a 'rocket ship' in the industry. The conversation reveals the clash between startup culture and the sensitive nature of fertility treatments. Former employees and patients share their mixed experiences, including operational shortcomings and emotional journeys through IVF, highlighting the complexities of scaling such a personal service.
May 23, 2025 • 35min
Levittown Ep 7: 'My Son Wasn't There Alone'
The US has a new federal law protecting victims of nonconsensual online porn, reflecting the ubiquity of AI-enabled harassment. What’s a parent to do? In this episode of the Levittown podcast, hosts Olivia Carville and Margi Murphy hear from one mother whose daughter pushed for laws and accountability … and another who discovers her son is part of a gang of online harassers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 20min
Levittown Update: The Deepfake Law
This week, the first federal legislation on deepfake porn -- the Take It Down Act -- passed the U.S. House of Representatives. All it takes is a signature from the president to become law. Levittown co-host Olivia Carville joins TechStuff (Kaleidoscope/IHeart) to discuss how the law works, why it has come under early criticism and what it may mean for young women in Levittown and across the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2025 • 39min
Levittown Ep 6: Warp Speed
In the series finale, our reporters try to crack the secretive companies behind nudify apps that let users create deepfakes in minutes. And a new case rocks another small town high school. For official transcripts and additional information on this series, go to bloomberg.com/levittownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2025 • 41min
Levittown Ep 5: The Vigilantes
Kayla faces down her harasser in court. In New Zealand, an investigator summons a global army of hackers. For official transcripts and additional information on this series, go to bloomberg.com/levittownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 28, 2025 • 26min
Levittown Ep 4: 'How Is That Not Illegal'
An arrest in Levittown kicks off the next phase of an investigation. The central question for the prosecutors is: Is any of this a crime? And they’re on the clock. For official transcripts and additional information on this series, go to bloomberg.com/levittownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2025 • 33min
Levittown Ep 3: The Hunter
It’s not just Levittown. The website hosting the doctored photos is the nexus of campaigns to harass women across the world. A victim in New Zealand helps to spark a global battle against the site and its elusive owner. For official transcripts and additional information on this series, go to bloomberg.com/levittownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2025 • 31min
Levittown Ep 2: ‘I’m Also on the Website’
Months after Kayla’s discovery, dozens of women in Levittown, a New York suburb on Long Island, learn they, too, are subjects of faked porn. Most are recent graduates of the local high school, and they zero in on a culprit. One of them sets out to prove it. For official transcripts and additional information on this series, go to bloomberg.com/levittownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 21, 2025 • 29min
Levittown Ep 1: Me... But Not Me
Stuck in her childhood home during the pandemic, Kayla is shocked to learn that photos of her, altered to make her look naked, are posted to a website where men swap violent fantasies about women. A conversation with police leaves Kayla discouraged. For official transcripts and additional information on this series, go to bloomberg.com/levittownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
