Receive free access to Hillsdale’s video series on U.S. intelligence—learn about the history of espionage in America and how we can repair the CIA today.

You don’t need a background in politics or history to learn about U.S. intelligence. 

Hillsdale College has created a free, on-demand video series that makes it easy to understand the fascinating and often controversial world of American espionage. Whether you’re at home, commuting, or on a lunch break, you can stream each episode at your own pace.

Espionage has shaped America since the time of George Washington. After Pearl Harbor, the CIA’s predecessor—the OSS—was formed to defend the nation. But in recent years, the CIA has faced growing criticism for overreach, partisanship, and failure to deliver on its core mission.   

What happened—and how can it be fixed?  

This six-part series, filmed during a special conference at Hillsdale’s Michigan campus, gives you clear, engaging explanations of:

• Spycraft in the American Revolution (The Culper Ring)
• The founding of the OSS and its leader, Wild Bill Donovan 
  
• CIA operations during the Cold War 
  
• How agents use disguises and deception
  
• The danger of politicized intelligence
• What can be done to restore trust and effectiveness
  

Each video is short, easy to follow, and available to watch whenever it’s convenient for you.

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