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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 51 MIN

Havana Syndrome: Covert Attack or a Misunderstood Medical Mystery?

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**Discussion begins at 4:40**In late 2016, American diplomats stationed in Havana began reporting something strange.  It often started with a sound, followed by the symptoms: dizziness, nausea, migraines, memory problems, and in some cases, lasting brain injuries.  What began as a handful of mysterious health complaints soon spiraled into an international mystery.   Reports spread from Cuba to embassies and government posts around the world, affecting diplomats, intelligence officers, and their families.  Some experts believe the victims may have been targeted by a secret energy weapon.  Others argue the symptoms could be the result of environmental factors, stress, or even a phenomenon known as mass psychogenic illness.  As investigations unfolded, agencies like the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation launched inquiries, while Congress demanded answers. Meanwhile, scientists, intelligence officials, and journalists all began debating the same question: Was this a covert attack or a misunderstood medical mystery?  Whether it’s a new form of warfare, an environmental anomaly, or something else entirely, the story of Havana Syndrome sits at the uneasy intersection of espionage, science, and conspiracy.Send us Fan MailSupport the showTheme song by INDA

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**Discussion begins at 4:40** In late 2016, American diplomats stationed in Havana began reporting something strange. It often started with a sound, followed by the symptoms: dizziness, nausea, migraines, memory problems, and in some cases, lasting brain injuries. What began as a handful of mysterious health complaints soon spiraled into an international mystery. Reports spread from Cuba to embassies and government posts around the world, affecting diplomats, intelligence o...

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