spy

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In addition to the challenge of finding the appropriate music for a 1970s spy thriller set in Russia, “Ponies” music supervisor Kier Lehman couldn’t license any music from the country due to current international sanctions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In 2015 the German newspaper Kicker reported that Cologne - where Eckert was working as a youth coach - had sent an analyst to spy on Hamburg during a warm-weather training camp in Dubai.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

As acting DNI, Pulte will become America’s spy chief, coordinating efforts from the Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and others.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Remember, Lamb’s a spy and a very good liar. The thing that struck me about it came at the very end. He says, ‘Well, they never got any information out of him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Donovan asked whether Abel was worried about going home—the KGB would wonder if their spy had talked while in enemy custody.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin