125. The CIA
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The CIA in Popular Culture and Counterintelligence
This chapter examines the portrayal of the CIA in popular culture, comparing it to fictional characters like James Bond and discussing the agency's use of culture as a propaganda tool during the Cold War. It highlights the role of figures like James Jesus Angleton and the paranoia surrounding intelligence operations while reflecting on the shifting perceptions of the CIA from villain to complex entity in the modern era. Additionally, it delves into the agency's attempts to influence cultural narratives and its impact on perceptions of communism and American values.
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