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Listen Now - REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana

Nov 26, 2024

Explore secrets hidden in government corridors and military compounds. Discover the U.S.'s clandestine Cold War operations, including the enlistment of former Nazi scientists. Dive into a gripping narrative about espionage at a tense Iraq-Iran border. Uncover how a CIA operative worked behind the scenes to orchestrate the overthrow of Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, reflecting on the tangled web of international politics. These real stories reveal shocking truths that shaped history.

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Recruiting former Nazi scientists after WWII highlights the ethical dilemmas faced by the U.S. in pursuit of military advancements.

The CIA's coup against Iran in 1953 illustrates the intricate dynamics between U.S. foreign policy and colonial interests in the region.

Deep dives

The Covert Involvement of Nazi Scientists in U.S. Military

After World War II, the U.S. government recruited former Nazi scientists to enhance American military technology. This controversial action raised ethical concerns about leveraging expertise gained through inhumane practices. These scientists contributed to significant advancements, such as missile technology, which played a crucial role during the Cold War. This strategic decision exemplifies the lengths to which the U.S. was willing to go to secure its military dominance, even at the cost of moral integrity.

Unveiling Hidden Operations: Secrets of the Cold War

2min

Covert Operations: The Overthrow of a Prime Minister

5min

Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. From the hitmakers at Wondery and Ballen Studios, we bring you REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana. The stories are real, and the secrets are shocking.

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