What happens when the CIA tries to turn a cat into a Cold War spy? You get one of the strangest and most expensive espionage failures in history. In this episode, we explore the true story of Project Acoustic Kitty—a real CIA operation where millions were spent surgically transforming a house cat into a mobile surveillance device. From implanted microphones to tail antennas, the plan was ambitious, absurd, and doomed from the start.

The CIA's $20 million Cat Experiment

CatCog is the science-based podcast that unravels the secret world of cat behavior and psychology. Hosted by Adam, a psychologist who’s combined his two degrees with a lifetime love of felines, each episode digs its paws into the latest research to help you better understand your furry friend. Whether you’re curious about why cats meow, how they communicate, or the science behind those hypnotic purrs, you’ll find fascinating facts, practical tips, and fun, approachable science here.<br /><br />From interviews with experts to sharing the newest findings on cat cognition, CatCog explores what makes our cats tick—and how you can give them their happiest, healthiest life. Join Adam and his cat, Moon, as they dish out cat knowledge that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening. Subscribe, tune in, and see exactly how cat science and psychology can transform your connection with your favorite feline.

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CatCog is the science-based podcast that unravels the secret world of cat behavior and psychology. Hosted by Adam, a psychologist who’s combined his two degrees with a lifetime love of felines, each episode digs its paws into the latest research to help you better understand your furry friend. Whether you’re curious about why cats meow, how they communicate, or the science behind those hypnotic purrs, you’ll find fascinating facts, practical tips, and fun, approachable science here.From interviews with experts to sharing the newest findings on cat cognition, CatCog explores what makes our cats tick—and how you can give them their happiest, healthiest life. Join Adam and his cat, Moon, as they dish out cat knowledge that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening. Subscribe, tune in, and see exactly how cat science and psychology can transform your connection with your favorite feline.

CatCog is the science-based podcast that unravels the secret world of cat behavior and psychology. Hosted by Adam, a psychologist who’s combined his two degrees with a lifetime love of felines, each episode digs its paws into the latest research to help you better understand your furry friend. Whether you’re curious about why cats meow, how they communicate, or the science behind those hypnotic purrs, you’ll find fascinating facts, practical tips, and fun, approachable science here.<br><br>From interviews with experts to sharing the newest findings on cat cognition, CatCog explores what makes our cats tick—and how you can give them their happiest, healthiest life. Join Adam and his cat, Moon, as they dish out cat knowledge that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening. Subscribe, tune in, and see exactly how cat science and psychology can transform your connection with your favorite feline.

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