The Why Files: Operation Podcast 560: Operation Gladio | How The Mob Financed The CIA's Secret Army
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Jul 9, 2024 The podcast delves into Operation Gladio, a secret CIA army in Europe, funded by untraceable drug money. It explores the recruitment of Nazis, collaboration between the Mafia and government agencies, and the Vatican's involvement in criminal activities. The episode also discusses conspiracy theories surrounding the Kennedy assassinations and mysterious phenomena like staged moon landings and hidden underground facilities.
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Wartime Collaboration
- During World War II, the US military collaborated with mob boss Lucky Luciano to counter German submarine threats.
- This collaboration set a precedent for future CIA-Mafia partnerships.
Laundering Money
- The CIA laundered Gladio's drug money through the Vatican Bank due to its secrecy and lack of regulation.
- The Church, being anti-communist, likely received a cut.
Gladio's Impact
- Gladio, launched in 1948, influenced Italy's election through CIA propaganda, defeating the Communist Party.
- Despite not using their army, the CIA deemed Gladio a success.