The Why Files: Operation Podcast 612: The Dark Alliance: CIA and DARPA's Hidden War on Citizens (COMPILATION)
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Sep 22, 2025 Discover the shocking truths behind government agencies that have harmed their own citizens. Learn how DARPA developed controversial technologies, including Agent Orange, and the ethical concerns surrounding these projects. Delve into the dark world of CIA mind control experiments like MK-Ultra, which involved unwitting citizens. Uncover the disturbing details of Operation Gladio and the ongoing legacy of surveillance against activists. This deep dive reveals a history of operations that cost lives without accountability.
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Personal Toll Of Agent Orange
- AJ describes going deeply into DARPA research and becoming emotional because his father-in-law suffers illnesses from Agent Orange exposure.
- He almost withheld the episode because it became too personal and painful.
DARPA’s Dual Legacy
- DARPA was created after Sputnik to ensure the U.S. would not be surprised by advanced technology.
- Its mission funded high‑risk programs that delivered both civilian tech (internet, GPS) and deadly military applications.
DARPA’s Role In Search Technology
- Early internet search research was funded through secret channels (MDDS) tied to intelligence agencies.
- Sergey Brin and Larry Page acknowledged DARPA support in their paper, linking intelligence funding to foundational web tech.
