Jack Barsky - ex KGB undercover spy talks to Spybrary Spy Podcast Jack Barsky was a KGB spy who was plucked from an East German university to go undercover and spy in and on the USA. He remained undetected for many years. In this episode of Spybrary Spy Podcast he shares his story of life in the former East Germany, his spy training, life and challenges as a spy and his eventual … [Read more...] about 003: Jack Barsky, ex KGB undercover agent talks about his life as a spy! (Part 1)
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