Black, Man, Spy Podcast is a highly informative and often irreverent conversation on geopolitics and national security by New York Times bestselling author, former MSNBC contributor and US Navy intelligence veteran Malcolm Nance. It provides a dramatically different angle on the week’s news and events from a spy world insider and media commentator. Every week he engages in interesting interviews with politicians, journalists, academics, experts and entertainers with a heavy dose of espionage history and world culture as well as the details of the World’s Best Spy Bars! You can listen on your favorite Podcast app, Substack and Youtube.
One wrong decision in the Middle East could send shockwaves straight to energy markets and your wallet. Are we on the brink of an unchecked regional escalation—and a global economic breakdown? Managing principal of Obsidian Risk Advisors Brett Erickson joins Black Man Spy to cut through the political noise with Malcolm Nance and analyze the volatile balance between military strategy, economic warfare, and Iranian resilience. Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter https://malcolmnance.substack.com/ and please subscribe to this channel for more updates.
We are watching the dangerous weaponization of American intelligence in real time. Former DHS Chief of Staff Miles Taylor sits down with Malcolm Nance to pull back the curtain on the actual, classified realities of the 2020 election. Together they dissect the National Intelligence Council's assessments to separate fact from fiction regarding Chinese, Russian, and Iranian meddling. If you are tired of partisan spin and want to understand the actual threats to our democratic process, this conversation delivers. You will get a rare, insider breakdown of: What foreign actors actually accomplished (and what they didn't) in 2020. How U.S. intelligence agencies are being manipulated and turned against American citizens. The terrifying historical parallels we are walking into—and what you can do to protect your vote in the upcoming elections. Don't let misinformation dictate the future. Watch now to get the unvarnished truth. Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter https://malcolmnance.substack.com/ and please subscribe to this channel for more updates.
Imagine being a national security advisor in the room when the conversation shifts toward using the U.S. military against American protesters. For Congressional Candidate Olivia Troye, that wasn’t a dystopian screenplay—it was her daily reality. In this episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance goes behind the high-security partitions of the Trump administration to hear from the woman who saw the cracks in our democracy before the rest of the world did. From the chaotic lead-up to January 6th to the moments that forced her to choose between her career and her conscience, Olivia reveals the raw, unfiltered truth of what happens when institutional guardrails begin to fail. For more about Olivia Troye's run for Congress visit https://www.oliviatroye.com. Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter https://malcolmnance.substack.com and please subscribe to this channel for more updates.
Are we looking at a legitimate exit strategy in the Middle East, or just the opening act of another endless escalation? Congressman Suhas Subramanyam leverages his background in military affairs and legislative oversight to offer a candid look at how Washington actually manages—or mismanages—national security. Drawing on decades of intelligence experience, Malcolm Nance bridges the gap between "boots on the ground" reality and high-level strategy, providing the depth and nuance you won’t find in a standard news cycle. Listen to gain a clearer understanding of where the U.S. stands today and what the future of Middle Eastern intervention really looks like. Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter https://malcolmnance.substack.com/ and please subscribe to this channel for more updates.
We are watching the pillars of American politics crumble in real-time. It’s not just about policy anymore—it’s about the fundamental decay of empathy and moral integrity in our public square. Malcolm Nance sits down with Jennifer Welch (creator of I’ve Had It). They move past the headlines to dissect why the Republican Party has lost its way and why the Democratic response often feels like bringing a toothpick to a knife fight. Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter. https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
Malcolm Nance engages with Nate Snyder, a former senior policy advisor at the Department of Homeland Security. Together, they delve into the implications of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, examining the evolving landscape of counterterrorism and the alarming threats posed by both state-sponsored and homegrown terrorism. Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
Trump takes America to war with Iran. Malcolm and Rick Wilson detail the insanity. Rick Wilson is an outspoken Republican strategist, a leading conservative critic of Donald Trump, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, New York Times best-selling author and host of The Enemies List podcast. Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter https://malcolmnance.substack.com/ and please subscribe to this channel for more updates.
In this gripping episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance engages with Joe Carducci, also known as JoJo from Jerz, as they dissect the alarming state of internal threats in the United States. From the chilling implications of authoritarianism to the absurdities of current political figures, they tackle the pressing issues facing the nation today. With humor and sharp insight, the duo navigates through the chaos, urging listeners to remain vigilant and engaged in the fight for democracy. If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend! Click the link to subscribe to our Newsletter: https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
In this episode, Malcolm Nance, host of Black Man Spy, analyzes the potential fallout of the U.S. forcibly acquiring Greenland. Drawing on his recent trip, Nance discusses the serious consequences, including NATO Article 5 implications and the absurdity of Greenland's strategic claims. This urgent broadcast warns of the catastrophic effects on U.S. relations if tensions rise. Don't miss this vital discussion! Click to subscribe to our Newsletter https://malcolmnance.substack.com/ and please subscribe to this channel for more updates. Malcolm's GoFundMe - Mission Part Deux: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-malcolms-greenland-mission-part-deux?attribution_id=sl:58d02e0c-f769-4abd-979b-21daba240d97&ts=1768589360&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
On this week’s episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Jack Rice, an award-winning criminal defense attorney about the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by an ICE officer. They confront possible obstruction of justice, discuss whether or not immunity is on the table, and say why they only think it's going to get worse. Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter https://malcolmnance.substack.com/ and please subscribe to this channel for more updates.
On this week’s episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance reviews 2025 with journalist and lawyer, Aaron Parnas. If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend! Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter: https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
On this week’s special Christmas episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with comedian, Tik Toker and theologian, Jessica DeCou, aka @veronicaandthebabyboo. She and Malcolm discuss Erika Kirk's stages of grief, what Jesus would make of the world in 2025 and how she went from making cat videos to political and religious commentary. Check out Jessica's TikTok, @veronicaandthebabyboo here: https://www.tiktok.com/@veronicaandthebabyboo?lang=en If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend! Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter: https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
On this week’s episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Joyce Vance, former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. The pair discuss the erosion of the rule of law and the importance of civic engagement in preserving American democracy. Joyce describes the current state of the legal system, the impact of voter suppression, and the steps needed to safeguard democratic values. Check out Joyce Vance's book, "Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy," here: https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Up-Unfo... If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend! Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter: https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
On this week’s episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Anthony Vinci, former senior U.S. intelligence officer and author of "The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America." They discuss how AI is transforming intelligence and how ordinary citizens can apply spycraft to protect themselves in the age of AI. If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend! Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter: https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend! Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter: https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
Malcolm Nance discusses Trump's desire to investigate, prosecute and execute Captain Mark Kelly, simply for saying that military members shouldn't follow ILLEGAL orders. If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend! Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter: https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
On this week’s episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Max Boot, foreign-policy analyst, Washington Post columnist and biographer of the NY Times bestseller, "Reagan: His Life and Legend." Max and Malcolm discuss why the GOP has strayed so much from Reagan, how Pete Hegseth has politicized the armed forces, Putin's so-called peace plan and what Trump's "America First" mentality will mean for foreign relations. If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend! Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter: https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
On this week’s episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Sue Gordon, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and 29-year CIA veteran. Sue discusses the lack of integrity within national intelligence leadership and how people who stand in defiance are losing their jobs. She reflects on her decades-long career, the need for oversight and diversity within the field, her enduring love for America and her responsibility to help keep it safe. If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend! Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter: https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
On this week’s episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Miles Taylor, national security expert, New York Times best-selling author, and former Chief of Staff in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Miles speaks with Malcolm about what the recent election results mean for Democrats and America, the need for reform within the DHS, being targeted by Trump via executive order and the recent creation of Defiance.org, aimed at protecting democracy for those asking "What can I do?" https://www.defiance.org/ If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend! Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter: https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
