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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 51 MIN

The CIA Files - Part 5

from Kontrarian Korner · host Ben Kelleran

Today I had Colonel Towner-Watkins back on the podcast for part 5 of our CIA Files series. We followed up last week’s episode on Italy with a deep dive on Operation Gladio and how it is the ancestor of the intelligence programs you see in today’s society. The history of these operations and their purpose is important to understand if you want to understand what is going on today. You can find Colonel Towner-Watkins on Twitter and Rumble.“It’s an orchestrated terror campaign to manipulate the people in your country.”Podcast Summary* The stay behind units across Europe and the early history of the A-Team.* The secret agreement to have a stay behind network in all countries that joined NATO. * The ties between Gladio, Italian political officials, and the Vatican. * How Gladio is the paramilitary operation under the umbrella of the CIA, and how these operations aren’t just isolated to a specific country.* The Bologna train bombing in 1980 as the most deadly example of Gladio’s handiwork. * What happened when Gladio was revealed in Italy and how long it took to deal with it. * Why operations like Gladio are an orchestrated terror campaign to manipulate the people of a country. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe

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