Wind of Change

2. You Call It An Operation, We Call It A Performance

May 18, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Scorpions Fans in Kyiv

  • In Kyiv, Patrick Radden Keefe interviews Scorpions fans before their concert.
  • The fans discuss "Wind of Change," its meaning, and the band's impact during the Soviet era.
ANECDOTE

Covert Action Campaign

  • Patrick Radden Keefe discusses the CIA's potential involvement with "Wind of Change" with Tommy Vietor.
  • Vietor, Obama's former spokesman, notes the song's cultural power and covert action campaign potential.
ADVICE

Using the FOIA

  • Utilize the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request information from government agencies.
  • Be prepared for potential delays and consider legal assistance for complex requests.
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