Ann E. Butler "Wife, Mother, Spy: An Extraordinary Life Filled With Ordinary Days"

Nov 7, 2025
41 mins

Episode Description

"Extracting information."   Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie, and Torie.  They cover Claude's equine role and the NBA cheating scandal. (Who knew the mob was still so active!).   Nancy Baenen of Arcadia Books joins to chat up her iconic Wisconsin book store and dispense advice on "The Pitch," the 2026 Chatter on Books writing competition.  Ann E. Butler zooms in to share "Wife, Mother, Spy," her exceptional book about an extraordinary life.  CIA operative and mother of five, Butler juggled parenting around the globe AND recruited spies, gleaned intelligence and protected the country.  We're in awe.
See all episodes

Never lose your place, on any device

Create a free account to sync, back up, and get personal recommendations.