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File 05: The Fifth Service, pt. 1

Podcast: Necessary Shadows
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Duration seconds: 1685
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Summary

Official records occasionally reference a presence known only as the Fifth Service—invoked in moments of disruption, then quietly excised from public explanation. We listen to a brief talk from a perplexed field researcher, followed by a day in the life of Inter-County Special Projects Liaison , Sondra Kellerman. Written by Brian Lillie. Narrated by Merrill Hodnefield. @necessaryshadows necessaryshadows.com Peace! This episode includes AI-generated content.