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What is ‘The Thing’?

In 1945, just after the Second World War, a listening device dubbed as ‘The Thing’ was hidden wit...

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14.14 5 Sep 2025


What is ‘The Thing’?


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14.14 5 Sep 2025


In 1945, just after the Second World War, a listening device dubbed as ‘The Thing’ was hidden within a piece of artwork and gifted to the US ambassador in Russia. The listening device remained in the ambassador's office for 7 years before it was found.

John Little, a 79-year-old specialist in counter-surveillance, has long been fascinated by the device, and even built his own replica of it. John went on to make a documentary about the device and the making of it, and joins Seán to discuss.


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