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Ninah Kopel
Award-winning journalist and producer (credited on The Eleventh), interviewed on the episode to discuss the CIA conspiracy theories around the Whitlam dismissal.
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Nov 10, 2025
• 26min
Was the CIA involved in Whitlam's dismissal?
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Join award-winning journalist Ninah Kopel as she delves into the intriguing conspiracy theories surrounding the dismissal of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. Discover the Cold War context and the significance of the US-Australia relationship. Kopel highlights the 1973 ASIO raid that raised US alarms, and discusses Whitlam's accusations against the opposition regarding CIA funding. With compelling anecdotes fueling suspicions, listeners are left pondering why the CIA theory continues to captivate. After 50 years, the quest for a smoking gun remains elusive.
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