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The AFIO Now series offers the association’s members and the public prerecorded interviews and presentations that feature intelligence experts, historians and officers from the U.S. intelligence community. Content includes historical reviews and analyses of past and current domestic and global events, career insight, intelligence related author and national security reporter interviews.
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Released to members on 18 Aug 2026
Run time: 15 minutes with several Q&A
AFIO Now Series Host: James Hughes, a former CIA Operations Officer, Former NSA Associate Deputy Director of Operations, and President Emeritus, AFIO.
Interview conducted 09 June 2026 with Brittany Butler, Former CIA Officer, Author, on her novel The Patriot's Daughter.
“Brittany Butler channels her Agency experience and real-world tradecraft into a propulsive, timely thriller that crackles with suspense and moral urgency. The Patriot’s Daughter is a smart, emotionally charged ride that sinks its claws into you from the first chapter and never lets go – a must-read for our turbulent times.” ―David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Persian
“A riveting look into a clandestine world.” —Alma Katsu, author of Red Widow and former senior CIA and NSA officer
Released to members on 8 Sep 2026
Run time: 39 minutes with multiple Q&A.
AFIO Now Series Host: James Hughes, a former CIA Operations Officer, Former NSA Associate Deputy Director of Operations, and President Emeritus, AFIO.
Interview conducted 2 July 2026 with Nicholas Reynolds, PhD discussing his book Ortiz’s War: The Allies' Secret Weapon Against the Nazis in France, co-authored with Katie Sanders.
“The almost unbelievable—but entirely true—story of one of America’s most renowned warriors. Deeply researched and deftly written, Ortiz’s War is a rousing tale of courage, tenacity and heroism.” — Stephen Harding, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Battle & G.I. G-Men
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"AFIO Now" Interviews and Podcasts are sponsored by Northwest Financial Advisors. Read the Press Release on this new Joint Arrangement.