Episode #51 - Kim Philby: MI6 Star Turned Soviet Double Agent

In this episode of the History in Motion Podcast, we dive into the story of Kim Philby, the British intelligence officer who secretly worked for the Soviet Union. As a high-ranking MI6 agent and member of the Cambridge Five, Philby’s double life devastated Western intelligence and forever altered Cold War espionage. Trusted as a leader in counter-Soviet operations, Philby passed vital secrets to the KGB, shielding Soviet agents and deceiving friends and colleagues alike. His shocking defection to Moscow exposed the extent of Soviet infiltration. Join us as we explore the personal betrayals, hidden loyalties, and lasting impact of Philby’s actions in one of history’s greatest espionage scandals.

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The History In Motion Podcast was created to explore history through the eyes of decision making. Looking at decisions that were made at critical junctions of human history and the leaders who made them. Our approach is to make history more engaging by putting ourselves in the shoes of politicians, governments, military leaders - to understand who they were and the world they lived in and how it all came together in the decisions they made.