Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2023-10-31

Books mentioned on CLASSIC: Expats and Espionage: The Story of Operation Chaos

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During the Vietnam War, the U.S.

Ben Bowlin recommended Operation Chaos by Matthew Sweet, and discussed The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Operation Chaos

   Matthew Sweet · at 45:07

   Operation Chaos by Matthew Sweet is a historical non-fiction book detailing the true story of Vietnam War deserters who fled to foreign countries and fought against CIA surveillance and manipulation programs.

   Recommended

   “We learned about this through a book called Operation Chaos, The Vietnam Deserters Who Fought the CIA Brainwashers and Themselves.”

   Ben Bowlin CLASSIC: Expats and Espionage: The Story of Operation Chaos 2023-10-31 Listen at 45:07

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
2. 

   The Tipping Point

   Malcolm Gladwell · at 57:42

   The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell is a famous non-fiction book that explores how little things can make a big difference, examining the social epidemics and psychological moments that cause ideas and behaviors to spread like wildfire.

   Discussed

   “Cuz as Malcolm Gladwell so eloquently explains in The Tipping Point, nothing seems like it will ever happen until suddenly it does.”

   Ben Bowlin CLASSIC: Expats and Espionage: The Story of Operation Chaos 2023-10-31 Listen at 57:42

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible