The Why Files: Operation Podcast 560: Operation Gladio | How The Mob Financed The CIA's Secret Army
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Jul 9, 2024 The podcast delves into Operation Gladio, a secret CIA army in Europe, funded by untraceable drug money. It explores the recruitment of Nazis, collaboration between the Mafia and government agencies, and the Vatican's involvement in criminal activities. The episode also discusses conspiracy theories surrounding the Kennedy assassinations and mysterious phenomena like staged moon landings and hidden underground facilities.
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Gladio's Funding
- The CIA needed funding for Gladio, a secret army in Italy.
- They planned to use drug money, needing a distribution network like the Mafia.
An Unlikely Partnership
- The CIA used drug money to fund Gladio, partnering with the Mafia for distribution.
- The Mafia, initially against drug dealing, agreed due to the immense profits and shared anti-communist sentiment.
Wartime Collaboration
- During World War II, the US military collaborated with mob boss Lucky Luciano to counter German submarine threats.
- This collaboration set a precedent for future CIA-Mafia partnerships.