Tunes and Tactics: From Karaoke to Cold War

This chapter juxtaposes personal experiences at live music events featuring Bonnie Prince Billy and Matt Sweeney with a deep dive into the historic tactics of false flag operations. It explores the geopolitical tensions during the Cold War, particularly the U.S. strategies against Fidel Castro's regime, including the infamous Operation Northwoods and Operation Mongoose. The discussion also emphasizes the implications of propaganda in contemporary politics, particularly relating to Russian and Ukrainian dynamics.