35. ⁠CIA Mind Control: The Origin of MK Ultra (Ep 1)

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2026-05-31
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2025-04-06
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45m 14s (1% listened)
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<p>What if the government knew how to control your mind? Could a secret program unlock the secrets of the human psyche? And how far would the CIA go to win the Cold War?</p><p><br></p><p>In the shadowy world of espionage, the line between science and sinister experiments blurs. As the Cold War gripped the globe, the CIA embarked on a desperate quest to weaponise the mind. Unwitting Americans became guinea pigs in a series of covert experiments, pushing the boundaries of ethics and legality.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen as Gordon and David delve into the shocking truth behind MKUltra, the CIA's mind control program, and the chilling story of Sidney Gottlieb, the man at its centre.</p><p><br></p><p>-------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Order a signed edition of David's latest book, The Seventh Floor, <a href="https://coles-books.co.uk/the-seventh-floor-by-david-mccloskey-signed-edition">via this link.</a></p><p><br></p><p>-------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼<a href="https://nordvpn.com/podcast/?coupon=restisclassified&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content&amp;utm_campaign=off910&amp;utm_source=aff92700"> www.nordvpn.com/restisclassified</a></p><p><br></p><p>It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><br></p><p>Email: classified@goalhanger.com</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/triclassified">@triclassified</a></p><p><br></p><p>Assistant Producer: Becki Hills</p><p><br></p><p>Producer: Callum Hill</p><p><br></p><p>Senior Producer: Dom Johnson</p><p><br></p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

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