E219 - The CIA’s Imperial History, Pt 2 w/ Hugh Wilford
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Shadows of War: The CIA's Formative Years
This chapter examines how World War II experiences influenced the founders of the CIA, highlighting a central figure whose dedication to counterintelligence during the Cold War shaped agency culture. It also explores controversial methods and the intersection of CIA operations with social movements in the 1960s, culminating in the downfall of a key operative.
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