Alan Dulles

Type: Person

Alan Dulles

As of November 2026, Alan Dulles has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard May 2023 on Dave Smith.

Allen Welsh Dulles was an American lawyer who was the first civilian director of central intelligence (DCI), and its longest serving director. As head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the early Cold War, he oversaw numerous activities, such as the 1953 Iranian coup d'état, the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état, the Project MKUltra mind control program, and the Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961. As a result of the failed invasion of Cuba, Dulles was forced to resign by President John F. Kenne

Alan Dulles at a glance
Mentioned in3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardMay 2023 on Dave Smith
RoleDirector of Central Intelligence
AffiliationCentral Intelligence Agency
FieldIntelligence, Government

How do different shows talk about Alan Dulles?

3 shows discussed Alan Dulles in these episodes.

Who talks about Alan Dulles on podcasts?

Julian Dorey brought up Alan Dulles; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Julian Dorey.

Which podcasts mention Alan Dulles most?

Julian Dorey (1 episode), Dave Smith (1 episode) and The Ezra Klein Show (1 episode) mention Alan Dulles most.

  1. Julian Dorey — 1 episode · More people from Julian Dorey
  2. Dave Smith — 1 episode · More people from Dave Smith
  3. The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode · More people from The Ezra Klein Show

What is Alan Dulles mentioned alongside?

Alan Dulles is most often mentioned alongside Nikita Khrushchev, Charlie Kirk and Joseph Stalin.

Mentioned together: Nikita Khrushchev, Charlie Kirk, Joseph Stalin, Turning Point USA, Cracker Barrel, General Dynamics, Arkansas, Indiana, CNN, Mark Zuckerberg