American Alchemy CIA Brainwashing & Charles Manson: Hidden History (ft. Tom O'Neill)
Dec 3, 2024
Tom O'Neill, author of "Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties," joins the discussion to unravel the eerie connections between Charles Manson and CIA mind control experiments like MK-Ultra. They explore how Manson manipulated his followers and the chilling effects of his actions on the 1960s counterculture. O'Neill also links the shadowy MK-Ultra program to the Watergate scandal, revealing unsettling layers of government influence. This captivating conversation peels back the layers of conspiracy surrounding one of history's most notorious figures.
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MKUltra
- MKUltra was a CIA brainwashing program developed in the 40s and 50s.
- It aimed to create programmed assassins and control memories using drugs and hypnosis.
Manson Investigation
- Tom O'Neill's routine article on Charles Manson turned into a 20-year investigation.
- He uncovered links between Manson, the CIA, and government mind control.
Manson's Influence
- Manson persuaded young women to kill strangers without remorse, laughing about it.
- This unusual behavior made the case, and Manson, particularly disturbing.
