In today’s episode, we cover the historic release of the Joint Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Manual, fully unredacted, thanks to the efforts of John Greenewald Jr. and The Black Vault. This manual, which outlines U.S. military psychological tactics, has been a secret for years. Now, for the first time, the complete document is available to the public.

We’ll dive into the manual’s contents, examining the strategies used to influence and manipulate populations, sway public opinion, and achieve military and political objectives. This episode explores:

• Key revelations from the unredacted manual
• The impact of these strategies on modern warfare and geopolitics
• The role of transparency in revealing covert government operations
• How John Greenewald’s persistence led to the release of this document

Join us as we analyze the significant implications of this release and what it means for government accountability.

Credits:

• Research & Document Source: The Black Vault and John Greenewald Jr.
• Writing Assistance: OpenAI's GPT-4
• Image Credits: Bing Image Search
• Podcast Production: Google Notebook LM

Disclaimers:

1. Copyright Disclaimer: This podcast includes discussion of a publicly released government document, and all content falls under fair use for educational purposes.
2. Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not represent any governmental or military entities.
3. Transparency Disclaimer: All claims are based on the unredacted Joint PSYOP Manual released to the public.