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In this episode, we explore the CIA mind control experiments of the 1950s, specifically the top secret program ‘MK Ultra’, who utilised LSD. We'll recount various chilling experiments and explore the mysterious death of one of their top scientists.

Cast List:

Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow

Lindsay Moran: Author and former CIA operative 

Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph

Luke Daly Groves: Historian, author and lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire

Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

Colin Ross: Psychiatrist and former president of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation

Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian

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