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In this episode of Story Time, Allison and Ian explore one of the most disturbing chapters of the Cold War—Project MKUltra. Dive deep into the CIA’s covert attempts at mind control, where they conducted chilling experiments on unwitting subjects, from using LSD to studying sensory deprivation and hypnosis. We'll uncover shocking stories like Operation Midnight Climax, and the tragic case of Frank Olson. Discover how the U.S. government sought to weaponize the human mind in their Cold War fight against the Soviet Union.
From mind-bending experiments to the ethical nightmare that was MKUltra, this episode takes you through the secretive, and often terrifying, world of Cold War-era science gone wrong. If you're fascinated by stories of CIA cover-ups, brainwashing, and government secrecy, this is one episode you won't want to miss.
By Allison & IanIn this episode of Story Time, Allison and Ian explore one of the most disturbing chapters of the Cold War—Project MKUltra. Dive deep into the CIA’s covert attempts at mind control, where they conducted chilling experiments on unwitting subjects, from using LSD to studying sensory deprivation and hypnosis. We'll uncover shocking stories like Operation Midnight Climax, and the tragic case of Frank Olson. Discover how the U.S. government sought to weaponize the human mind in their Cold War fight against the Soviet Union.
From mind-bending experiments to the ethical nightmare that was MKUltra, this episode takes you through the secretive, and often terrifying, world of Cold War-era science gone wrong. If you're fascinated by stories of CIA cover-ups, brainwashing, and government secrecy, this is one episode you won't want to miss.