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

Listen to this episode from The Rest Is Classified on Spotify. 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?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.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.-------------------Order a signed edition of David's latest book, The Seventh Floor, via this link.-------------------Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ www.nordvpn.com/restisclassifiedIt’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Email: [email protected]: @triclassifiedAssistant Producer: Becki HillsProducer: Callum HillSenior Producer: Dom JohnsonExec Producer: Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices