This chapter delves into the connections between key figures like Jarvis Tiner, Gus Hall, Angela Davis, and Herbert Marcuse, exploring their influence on new left movements. It discusses covert operations, secret organizations like the NSA, and the impact of revelations by Edward Snowden on ongoing surveillance activities. The narrative also delves into the origins and activities of secretive projects like MKUltra and Operation Paperclip, highlighting the intertwining of historical events with modern controversies.