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A charismatic Russian woman arrives in the US on a mission to improve relations between the two countries, and she soon makes some powerful friends. But who is Maria Butina? And who is she working for? As Maria gets closer to the rich and connected she also attracts the attention of the FBI. In the politically charged world of US-Russia relations, everyone has secrets and almost nothing is what it seems. From Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and Dr. Death comes SPY AFFAIR a story about deception, appearances and betrayal. Hosted by Celia Aniskovich.


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Introducing: Spy Affair

2021-03-1502:2916

A story about deception, appearances and betrayal.Spy Affair is available exclusively on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ to binge now: https://wondery.app.link/spyaffairSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Graduate student. Gun enthusiast. Political activist. There are several sides to this mysterious Russian woman who arrives in America. But soon, her connections with powerful politicians and wealthy businessmen will begin to raise suspicions. Spy Affair is available exclusively on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ to binge now: https://wondery.app.link/spyaffairSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Comments (23)

Olesia Preusse

why pronounce her last name as ButIna, she is BUtina, stress is on "u"

Oct 7th
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Buck Fruckster

Lol so much fake news about the "attack" on the capital in this episode 😂

Jul 10th
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Shannon Compton

I feel like what doesn't get second thought here as far as the surprise in Maria's post jail career, is what choices did she have? She does have to make money somehow. She may be seeking success and fame and fortune but she may also be taking limited choices around her.

Jun 9th
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Mar Marr

I don't agree with the answer she gave to "did the series answer whether or not she was a spy"

May 19th
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Mo Aljada

Deep state, power struggle, conspiracy theories all without a single piece of evidence. All of which is based on the opinions of some questionable individuals. This Maria character made so many contradictory statement , and Patrick Byrne doesn't sound philosophical or intellectual to me at all!! Save yourself the time there is really nothing here to see, no investigative journalism, no facts, no evidence... uttet garbage if you ask me!

May 12th
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May 9th
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AJB

Yawn

May 7th
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Janet Baker

opoo

May 3rd
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Pro freedom Tom G

excellent thank you

May 2nd
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Death Doula ☠

My ex was like that used-car salesman, 'Simon' who claimed to be a spy in the movie, True Lies. Captain fuckin' obvious. So yeah, Spy Affair a must see podcast. 🙈

May 1st
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Dee Smith

I can’t believe you all think this woman is intelligent But if she was would she want to actually be around a wanker like Patrick seriously he sounds like a douce

May 1st
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Dee Smith

Pratrick sounds like Trumps alter ego I think 🤔 everything he is saying is absolute bullshit He to busy incorporating his so call intelligence He doesn’t sound very wise to me at all just another drop kick 🦵

Apr 29th
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Harrybaker Games

I love the podcast but there are so many adverts!!

Apr 25th
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Paul Do

seemed like all these guys dreamed of being james bond sleeping with russian spies. the whole podcast is a waste of time without any real proveable facts wirh the FBI . I had more gathering of proof of my old dental office messing up a $500 insurance claim than the overstock guy has of calls with the fBI. pass on this.

Apr 19th
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Br0wnie

I enjoyed this podcast and would have immensely enjoyed her playing men for idiots if it wasn't to empower the corrupt.

Apr 16th
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Jello

You know when you're reading a book or an article and certain words are italicized for emphasis and are typically read with a voice inflection. The podcast host sounds like she is reading a script that's completely italicized , I don't know if you ever have known anybody who would read in class and would emphasize almost every single word in every single sentence thinking that is how good reading is, but it's a pet peeve of mine.... I don't know if that's the way the podcast industry have decided narration should be to keep a listener engaged or what. but it just sounds like one long excited announcement rather than a story. eh, I tried.

Apr 15th
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AG

Is she saying "becourse" on purpose? Some kind of a mind game? Or does this 'brilliant' woman not know how to pronounce 'because'? Her English is pretty good otherwise. Annoying.

Apr 13th
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Apr 11th
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Amanda Williams

I'm amazed that these men actually thought Maria was into them. Musty dusty Patrick Byrne and Paul Erickson aren't smart, charming, handsome or rich - they are the epitome of disappointed, disillusioned middle-aged men battling receding hairlines, saggy balls and hypertension. Their only positive attribute was their connections to other Republican operatives. So dumb. Thank you Maria, I thoroughly enjoyed laughing at the expense of these two idiots. Cheers!

Mar 30th
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