The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy Fade to Black | 7. Single White Chase Brandon
Dec 13, 2023
Former CIA clandestine services officer Chase Brandon discusses the CIA's Hollywood Liaison Office and its influence on film and television. Topics include the agency's power to censor films, their involvement in promoting American culture during the Cold War, and their manipulation of media for propaganda purposes. The podcast also explores controversies surrounding the CIA's alleged involvement in the crack cocaine epidemic and their recruitment strategies through entertainment media.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Single White Chase Brandon: The CIA's Operation in Hollywood
02:51 • 3min
The CIA's Influence on Hollywood
06:13 • 8min
CIA's Image Makeover and Controversial Involvement
14:19 • 6min
The CIA's Influence on Film and Television
20:14 • 10min
Black Propaganda, White Propaganda, and the Duality of Being a CIA Officer
30:44 • 4min
Undisclosed Involvement in 'The Recruit'
34:27 • 22min
Quick Getaway and Sponsor Introduction
56:38 • 3min