October 16, 2024

Yuri Bezmenov On Psychological Warfare: Echoes of Subversion

1 hour 19 minutes

Dive deep into the world of psychological warfare with Echoes of Subversion, a thrilling exploration of ideological manipulation and its global impacts. Join us as we uncover the hidden tactics used by governments to mold public perception and control societal norms. Featuring the chilling insights of Yuri Bezmenov, a former KGB operative, this podcast peels back the layers of historical subversions that have shaped the world's political landscape. Each episode is crafted with meticulous research, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how deep-seated ideologies can influence everything from national policies to individual beliefs. Whether you're a history buff, a political aficionado, or someone intrigued by the psychological play behind global events, Echoes of Subversion promises to engage your mind and challenge your perceptions. Tune in and transform the way you see the world.

[00:19-00:53] Yuri Bezmenov describes his background, highlighting his father’s role in the Soviet Army and his own recruitment by the KGB. He mentions his education and initial volunteer work in Kazakhstan, leading to his KGB engagement.
[01:34-02:08] Bezmenov explains his role at Novy, the Soviet press agency, revealing it as a front for the KGB. He details his assignments, including brainwashing foreign diplomats and spreading disinformation globally.
[02:45-03:20] He discusses the anti-American propaganda he was taught as a child in the Soviet Union, including the belief that the U.S. was about to invade the USSR and was sabotaging Soviet crops.
[07:45-08:25] Bezmenov touches on the continuation of Soviet labor camps, contradicting the belief in the U.S. that they were a thing of the past, and stresses the lack of change in the Soviet regime’s repressive nature.
[11:08-11:50] He emphasizes the irony and danger of Western support for the Soviet system, arguing that it enables the oppressive regime’s survival and the exportation of Soviet ideology and control.

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October 16, 2024

Yuri Bezmenov On Psychological Warfare: Echoes of Subversion

1 hour 19 minutes

[00:19-00:53] Yuri Bezmenov describes his background, highlighting his father’s role in the Soviet Army and his own recruitment by the KGB. He mentions his education and initial volunteer work in Kazakhstan, leading to his KGB engagement.
[01:34-02:08] Bezmenov explains his role at Novy, the Soviet press agency, revealing it as a front for the KGB. He details his assignments, including brainwashing foreign diplomats and spreading disinformation globally.
[02:45-03:20] He discusses the anti-American propaganda he was taught as a child in the Soviet Union, including the belief that the U.S. was about to invade the USSR and was sabotaging Soviet crops.
[07:45-08:25] Bezmenov touches on the continuation of Soviet labor camps, contradicting the belief in the U.S. that they were a thing of the past, and stresses the lack of change in the Soviet regime’s repressive nature.
[11:08-11:50] He emphasizes the irony and danger of Western support for the Soviet system, arguing that it enables the oppressive regime’s survival and the exportation of Soviet ideology and control.

...more