The Sixth Bureau
News & Politics
About
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 t...
Episodes
- 6. Nothing Is Holy
The podcast episode '6. Nothing Is Holy' from The Sixth Bureau references the outcomes of espionage with the quote, “This is what happens with spies.”
- 5. One Way In, One Way Out
In episode 5 of The Sixth Bureau, titled "One Way In, One Way Out," the complexity of the plan increases, raising questions about Xu Yanjun's ability to achieve his objective. Listener privacy information is available at omnystudio.com/lis…
- 4. The Duck Analogy
Episode 4 of The Sixth Bureau, titled "The Duck Analogy," covers a new asset, a significant opportunity, and a sensitive operation.
- 3. Suck, Squeeze, Burn, Blow
This episode of The Sixth Bureau, titled "3. Suck, Squeeze, Burn, Blow," discusses the difficulties of stealing advanced technology secrets, highlighting a scenario where project progression is hindered by an employer's rejection of expens…
- 2. The Spy’s Diary
In episode 2, The Spy’s Diary, intelligence officer Xu Yanjun’s secrets were backed up to the cloud. More information is available at omnystudio.com/listener.
- 1. Your Friend From Nanjing
The Sixth Bureau podcast presents episode 1, 'Your Friend From Nanjing.' The episode centers on a spy undercover in Chicago tasked with delivering a warning, questioning the spy's true intentions.
- Introducing: The Sixth Bureau
This is an introductory episode for the podcast, The Sixth Bureau. More information can be found at the omnystudio website regarding listener privacy.
- IVF Disrupted Ep 5: The Baby Project
In "IVF Disrupted Ep 5: The Baby Project," reporter Jackie Davalos investigates Greg Lindberg's "baby project," involving surrogates and egg donors. The investigation reveals exploitative practices within America's largely unregulated fert…
- IVF Disrupted Ep 4: Fertility Care, Meet Sales Targets
This episode investigates Kindbody's financial pressures, with internal documents showing doctors face quotas for lucrative procedures. Patients report being steered towards expensive IVF cycles and add-ons, as detailed by reporter Jackie…
- IVF Disrupted Ep 3: Rocketship to Nowhere
In "Rocketship to Nowhere," reporter Jackie Davalos examines Kindbody's overnight expansion via acquisition. Internal documents reveal the company is losing money, and staffing issues resulting from layoffs impact patient care, leading to…
- IVF Disrupted Ep 2: The Embryo Mixup
In "IVF Disrupted Ep 2: The Embryo Mixup," Dina and B's anticipated embryo transfer at Kindbody is overshadowed by troubling news. Reporter Jackie Davalos investigates a concerning error, uncovering that this incident may not be unique.
- IVF Disrupted Ep 1: The Fertility Spa
IVF Disrupted Ep 1 examines Kindbody, a fertility care startup that attracted significant investment. The episode investigates former employee accounts alleging the company cut corners during rapid expansion, contrasting startup culture wi…
- Levittown Ep 7: 'My Son Wasn't There Alone'
Levittown podcast hosts Olivia Carville and Margi Murphy discuss a new US federal law protecting victims of nonconsensual online porn. They share stories of a mother whose daughter advocated for laws and another whose son was involved in o…
- Levittown Update: The Deepfake Law
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Take It Down Act, the first federal legislation addressing deepfake pornography. Co-host Olivia Carville discusses the law's mechanisms, its early criticisms, and its potential implications…
- Levittown Ep 6: Warp Speed
In the series finale, reporters examine companies that create nudify apps for quick deepfakes, while a new case surfaces at a different high school.
- Levittown Ep 5: The Vigilantes
In Levittown Ep 5, Kayla navigates a court appearance against her harasser. Simultaneously, an investigator in New Zealand mobilizes a global network of hackers.
- Levittown Ep 4: 'How Is That Not Illegal'
Prosecutors investigate an arrest in Levittown to determine if it constitutes a crime, while working against a deadline. More information and transcripts can be found at bloomberg.com/levittown.
- Levittown Ep 3: The Hunter
Episode 3 of The Sixth Bureau's Levittown series investigates a website used for doctored photos and global harassment. A victim from New Zealand becomes central to a worldwide effort to combat the site and its owner.
- Levittown Ep 2: ‘I’m Also on the Website’
In the second episode of Levittown, months after an initial discovery, numerous women in the Long Island suburb learn they are subjects of fake pornography. The episode focuses on recent high school graduates and one woman's effort to iden…
- Levittown Ep 1: Me... But Not Me
In Levittown Ep 1: Me... But Not Me, Kayla finds altered, non-consensual images of herself posted online. Her interaction with the police after this discovery leaves her feeling discouraged.