REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana
Wondery | Ballen Studios
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. Follow REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/redacted/?ol=wnd~spot~ap~am now.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 35min
Operation Paperclip: America’s Secret Nazi Scientists
Discover the secretive Operation Paperclip, where U.S. military leaders scooped up former Nazi scientists after WWII. The moral quandaries of this recruitment unfold as key figures like Wernher von Braun help propel America's space ambitions. Delve into Major Staver's hunt for crucial Nazi rocket technology while grappling with the chilling truth of their pasts. This intriguing journey into post-war ethics raises questions about the price of technological advancement at the cost of humanity.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 45min
Operation Ajax: The CIA’s Secret War in Iran
In 1953, tensions flare at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran as a CIA operative juggles chaos and personal dilemmas while plotting a coup. A secret meeting in a department store unveils covert strategies to sway public opinion with unexpected funds. Meanwhile, Kermit Roosevelt navigates a web of political intrigue, pushing the Shah to oust Prime Minister Mossadegh. What begins as a well-orchestrated operation spirals into a turbulent battle against unforeseen challenges.
Oct 1, 2024 • 2min
Introducing - REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana
Each week on Redacted, we pull back the curtain on hidden histories behind the world’s most powerful institutions. Shocking stories of covert operations, CIA cover-ups, and military missions gone wrong. Listen to 'Redacted': Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana early and ad-free on the Wondery App starting on November 5th. And on November 12th wherever you get your podcasts. For early, ad-free access, join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
