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Expats and Espionage: The Story of Operation Chaos
Expats and Espionage: The Story of Operation Chaos
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Jul 13, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. government was desperate to maintain order and combat the growing domestic opposition to the war effort -- both the U.S.S.R. and the U.S. waged a war of ideas, of propaganda that could, in its own way, wield as much power as a bullet or a bomb. When U.S. deserters fled the war and traveled to the U.S.S.R. or neutral countries, they became a propaganda tool of immense proportions -- and the U.S. wanted them back, regardless of what laws might get broken, or how many people might be injured along the way. Join the guys as they explore the strange, secret story of Operation Chaos. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Jul 13, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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