Counterspy: Desert Explosion (A0096)

About this episode

Counterspy agents execute a dangerous sting operation to catch a rancher involved in atomic espionage.

Today’s Adventure: Counterspy agents launch an elaborate sting operation to trap the mysterious Manuel Rodriguez, a wealthy Mexican rancher suspected of brokering stolen atomic secrets. Posing as crooks who have stolen a valuable uranium compound, Peters and Agent Ella Thomas risk their lives to convince Rodriguez they have something worth killing for. Original Radio Broadcast:…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Graham

Topics covered

• sting operation
• atomic secrets
• espionage
• crime
• adventure

Keywords

• Counterspy
• sting operation
• Manuel Rodriguez
• uranium
• atomic secrets

Mentioned in this episode

Products: uranium compound

Places: Mexico, Desert

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