It's no secret that espionage and spycraft are common tools in the murky realm of geopolitics -- but not every spy is some sort of James Bond type character in a bespoke suit with a penchant for martinis. In fact, some spies aren't even human. Join Ben and Noel as they dive -- and fly -- into the strange stories of animal spies and nonhuman government operatives, from crows to dolphins, sea lions, cats and more.

CLASSIC: Prohibition, Prescriptions and the Rise of 'Medicinal' Booze
31:41

Fort Sauerkraut: North Dakota’s Strange, Ill-Planned Origin Story
38:02

The Bizarre Tale of the 1909 Catnip Riot
35:52