EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD

Listeners are drawn into the Cold War, when tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union were at an all-time high. A complex tale of spies, double agents, and defectors unfolds through multiple points of view in alternating chapters. Narrator MacLeod Andrews masterfully brings to life the wide-ranging cast of characters, including a curious teenage boy, male and female Russian spies, FBI agents from varied backgrounds, and a former NFL player who is now a drag queen. Andrews excels at differentiating voices, helping listeners track the shifting perspectives as the narratives gradually converge. The result is a challenging but highly engaging listen that rewards close attention. Listeners will find the characters engaging, the storylines compelling, and the narration engrossing. [Published: JANUARY 2026]