EP30: Science and the CIA, Part 1 - The Curious Case of Frank Olson
Jan 31, 2020•44 min•Ep. 32
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Episode description
In 1953, a CIA experiment with LSD triggered deep depression in a Department of Defense biochemist. Dr. Frank Olson committed suicide - or was murdered - a few days later. This story is a lense through which we will delve into the shadowy history of the CIA's experimentation with psychedelic drugs and mind control.
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