Charles Manson and the CIA on Bureau Of Lost Culture

Journalist Tom O Neill author of 'Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties’ joins us to reveal the truths, untruths, secrets and conspiracy behind the most famous murders of the 60s.The monstrous Manson murders and the subsequent trial were among the events that marked the turning of the countercultural tide and the darkening of the hippy dream.Tom tells how a straightforward 1999 magazine commission to write an anniversary piece on the murders turned into a 20 year investigative odyssey that revealed a devastating story of corruption, deception, lying and abuse - and that was just from the authorities. Was Manson a CIA asset gone rogue? We are not fans of conspiracy theories here but Tom's research reveals and extraordinary and deeply worrying web involving the CIA, the Beach Boys, LSD, hypnotism, doctors, psychologists and bent lawyers.Go for more on the bookhttps://www.littlebrown.com/titles/tom-oneill/chaos/9780316477574/This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London.Across our Music and Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering every genre, along with chat shows, discussions and special broadcasts.To catch up on all Soho Radio shows from both our music and culture channels head on over mixcloud.com/sohoradio or tune in live anytime at sohoradiolondon.com.This is a Soho Radio Productions Podcast.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/soho-radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.