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Episode: Did Charles Manson work with the CIA? | STUFF THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

Published on June 6, 2024

Hereโ€™s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!

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Chaos

by Tom O'Neill

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Once you know book club, there's a book that came out in 2019 that Matt captured our attention.Oh yes.It is titled 'Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the 60s.'

In this segment, the podcast hosts discuss the book 'Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties' by Tom O'Neill, which provides insights into Charles Manson's potential connections to the CIA and challenges the traditional narrative surrounding him.

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Chaos

by Tom O'Neill

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Because even this book 'Chaos' has its own strange provenance.

The podcast hosts mention the book 'Chaos' again and delve into its unique background and the story behind its creation.

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He has decades of research because he is increasingly convinced something doesn't add up. And the end result of all this is the book 'Chaos.'

The podcast hosts mention the book 'Chaos' again while explaining the bookโ€™s research and the background of the author, Tom O'Neill. They mention the book is the culmination of decades of research.

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I guess we should at least mention what 'Chaos' is, right?

The podcast hosts reference the book 'Chaos' before diving into its main thesis, which discusses the connections between Charles Manson and the CIA's secret program known as 'CHAOS'.

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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

by Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry

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And that's where we get the most widely accepted narrative, popularized by the book 'Helter Skelter' written by Vincent Bugliosi, which says, "Look, here's why these murders occurred: Manson was convinced the U.S. would be Ground Zero for a civilization-ending race war."

The podcast hosts discuss 'Helter Skelter' by Vincent Bugliosi, highlighting it as the most accepted narrative regarding the Manson murders and the theories behind Manson's motivations.

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In Cold Blood

by Truman Capote

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This is up there with Truman Capote in 'In Cold Blood' in terms of the level of public interest in what we call true crime.

The podcast host discusses the book 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote while illustrating the significant public interest in true crime stories, particularly in relation to Charles Manson.

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