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John Lisle

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John Lisle has a Ph.D. in history from the University of Texas, where he is now a professor of the history of science. His first book, The Dirty Tricks Department, tells the story of the scientists who developed secret weapons, documents, and disguises for the OSS during World War II. He has received research and writing awards from the National Academy of Sciences, the American Institute of Physics, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. His work has appeared in Skeptic, Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, and elsewhere.
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The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

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    • The Dirty Tricks Department

    • Stanley Lovell, the OSS, and the Masterminds of World War II Secret Warfare
    • Written by: John Lisle
    • Narrated by: Pete Cross
    • Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
    • Release date: 2023-03-07
    • Language: English
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    • Project Mind Control

    • Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRA
    • Written by: John Lisle
    • Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
    • Release date: 2025-05-20
    • Language: English
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