# Conspiracy 101, now in its first season, features MKULTRA: The Secret CIA Mind Control Program and the Controversies That Continue to Fuel Debate Decades Later.

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Podcast: [CONSPIRACY 101](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-101-7818303)
Published: 2026-05-28T05:55:00+00:00
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## Resource

A chilling and thought-provoking exploration of the controversial Cold War-era program allegedly tied to secret government experiments involving mind control, psychological manipulation, behaviour conditioning, and intelligence operations. This gripping episode dives into the history, declassified documents, ethical controversies, and unanswered questions surrounding one of the most infamous covert programs ever associated with modern conspiracy theories, while examining how fear, secrecy, power, and psychological experimentation continue to shape public fascination decades later. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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