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CLASSIC: MKULTRA 101: The Basics

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Mind Control and Cold War Secrets

This chapter examines the covert operations of the MKUltra program, revealing the CIA's involvement in psychological experiments between the 1950s and 1970s. It traces the history and motivations behind these controversial practices, including illegal drug testing and interrogation techniques, in the context of Cold War anxieties. The chapter also highlights the role of investigative journalism in uncovering these murky activities, leading to significant public revelations and congressional scrutiny.

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