Oleg Penkovsky: The Soviet Colonel Who Saw Through the Bluff

In this episode, we explore the story of Oleg Penkovsky, a Soviet GRU colonel who became a crucial Cold War spy after realizing the Soviet leadership was dangerously misguided about their missile capabilities. We learn how his intelligence disclosures significantly impacted the Cuban Missile Crisis, allowing the West to navigate the precarious situation with vital insights.          Chapters    00:00 Introduction to Oleg Penkovsky    00:42 Penkovsky's Rise and Realization    04:56 The Decision to Spy and its Impact    10:26 Capture, Execution, and Legacy