Joe Rogan Experience #2419 - John Lisle
FS 6The Joe Rogan ExperienceNov 27, 2025
Summary
In this episode, historian John Lisle discusses the intricacies of the CIA's involvement in mind control programs, focusing on the infamous MKULTRA project. He shares insights from his books, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and consequences of governmental secrecy. This conversation sheds light on the dark history of intelligence operations in the U.S.
Key takeaways
- 1John Lisle: Historian with a Ph.D. from the University of Texas, focusing on the history of science.
- 2MKULTRA: A CIA mind control program notorious for its unethical experiments on unwitting subjects.
- 3'The Dirty Tricks Department': One of Lisle's books detailing the clandestine activities of the intelligence community.
- 4'Project Mind Control: Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRA': A comprehensive look at Sidney Gottlieb's role in CIA operations.