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Episode 64 In the World of Espionage, How Many Threads are Unwoven Author I. S. Berry

December 22, 2023UncategorizedAfghanistan, Cambodia, Espionage, I.S. Berry, iraq, Larry Davidson, Larry Davidson productions, master manipulator, Sachem Public Library, spy business, The Booth at The Sachem Public Library, The Peacock and the Sparrowartfulperiscope

In the world of espionage, how many threads are unwoven? In this installment of the podcast, Larry chats with author of the book The Peacock and the Sparrow, I. S. Berry. Larry talks of origin stories and asks when a child, where did the door open up to have a thought to be a writer? Ilana shares how she came to work as a spy with her beginnings in law. Larry poses the idea of the importance of trees in storytelling and Ilana shares how the “spy business” is the only career that is made or broken (or even life threatening) by bonds with strangers. Ilana also delves into the nature of manipulation and when you become a master at it, you sometimes cannot see when it is you who are manipulated.

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Episode 22 – How Many Threads Lead Us to Survival – Author Erika Hecht & Rory Vecsey

December 18, 2021UncategorizedAfghanistan, Artful Periscope, Austria, Catholics, conversion, Don't ask my name, Don't ask my name: A hidden Childs tale of survival, Erika Hecht, Holocaust, hopes and dreams, Hungary, Jewish, Jews, Larry Davidson, Larry Davidson productions, Larrydavidsonproductions.com, religion, Rory Vecsey, Rory's Island, Taliban, The Artful Periscope, UK, women of Afghanistan, World War IIartfulperiscope

How many threads lead us to survival? Larry is joined by Erika Hecht, author of the book Don’t Ask my Name: A Hidden Child’s Tale of Survival a story of her life surviving German occupation during World War II and in post war Europe as a Jewish person who converted to Catholicism. Erika discusses mixed traditions and how it saved her and her family’s life.

Joining the Podcast for the new feature Rory’s Island is Rory Vecsey. Rory explores the plight of women in Afghanistan after the Taliban regained control. She also discusses their hopes of a full life an education before the fall of the nation and the fear and courage that they muster in the shadow of Taliban rule.

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Episode 20 – How Many Threads are Needed To Uncover the Truth – Reporter/Author Arthur Kent

August 7, 2021UncategorizedAdolf Dubs, Afghanistan, Art Kent, Arthur Kent, Cold War, Communism, Investigative reporting, Larry Davidson, Larry Davidson productions, Larrydavidsonproductions.com, Murder in Room 117, Putin, Russia, Sachem Public Library, Sachem Public Library's The Booth, Scud Stud, Soviet Union, Spike Dubsartfulperiscope

How many threads are needed to uncover the truth? Former NBC reporter and author Arthur Kent joins the podcast speaking about his new book Murder in Room 117: Solving the Cold Case that Led to America’s Longest War. Arthur tells the story of Spike Dubs, ambassador to Afghanistan in 1979 who was kidnapped and ultimately assassinated by the KGB. Arthur recounts the tale and his search for the truth behind the international incident that eventually led to the war in Afghanistan.

Arthur Kent is affectionally known by his colleagues as the “Scud Stud” for his coverage of the first Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm for NBC News. He is an internationally known and Emmy Award winning journalist who is well respected in the field. His work can now be seen at skyreporter.com.

Arthur can also be found on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram.

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