Digest

The podcast begins by discussing a recent post by the Canadian intelligence agency, CSIS, about "elicitation." CSIS defines elicitation as a threat involving foreign governments trying to recruit unwitting individuals through flattery or showing interest, potentially making them vulnerable to manipulation. The podcast then shifts to a story shared by journalist Adam Givo, who claims he was involved in a sting operation with Ukrainian intelligence. Givo describes meeting a suspicious Chinese man in a mall and deciding to wear a wire to meet him, believing he was a potential threat. Givo's suspicions are further fueled when the Chinese man offers him a plate of brownies, which he declines to eat. The podcast explores the potential for manipulation and exploitation in these situations, highlighting the importance of being aware of potential threats and exercising caution when interacting with strangers.

Outlines

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Elicitation and Foreign Recruitment

The podcast discusses the concept of "elicitation" as defined by the Canadian intelligence agency, CSIS, highlighting the potential for foreign governments to recruit unwitting individuals through flattery or manipulation.

00:00:13

A Journalist's Sting Operation

The podcast explores a story shared by journalist Adam Givo about his alleged involvement in a sting operation with Ukrainian intelligence, focusing on his encounter with a suspicious Chinese man in a mall.

00:04:12

The Suspicious Brownies

The podcast continues Givo's story, examining the suspicious circumstances surrounding a plate of brownies offered by the Chinese man and Givo's decision to decline them.

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Q&A

• What is "elicitation" as defined by the Canadian intelligence agency?

  "Elicitation" is a term used by CSIS to describe a threat involving foreign governments trying to recruit unwitting individuals through flattery or showing interest, potentially making them vulnerable to manipulation.

• What is the story that Adam Givo shared about his alleged involvement in a sting operation?

  Givo claims he was suspicious of a Chinese man he met in a mall and decided to wear a wire to meet him, believing he was a potential threat. He describes the man as "greasy" and "inscrutable," and claims he felt a "bad vibe" from him.

• What is the significance of the brownies in Givo's story?

  The Chinese man brought Givo a plate of brownies during their meeting, which Givo found suspicious because they were offered in an unusual way and potentially manipulative. He declined to eat them, further fueling his suspicions.

Show Notes