In "Operation Mockingbird," Charles River Editors expose the intricate web of media manipulation orchestrated by the CIA during the Cold War, revealing how journalists and news outlets were covertly used to shape public opinion and promote anti-communist narratives. The book uncovers the blurred lines between journalism and government propaganda, raising profound questions about press freedom, ethics, and the delicate balance between national security and democratic principles. Through meticulous research, it paints a stark picture of how a free press can become a powerful tool for state influence when the lines between truth and propaganda are strategically blurred.

Project MK-Ultra: The History of the CIA’s Controversial Mind Control Experiments by Charles River Editors delves into the dark and secretive world of the CIA's efforts to control human behavior during the Cold War. Through covert operations and unethical experimentation involving hypnosis, drug use, and psychological manipulation, the agency pushed the boundaries of science and human rights in its relentless pursuit of countering Communist threats. This gripping account uncovers the disturbing legacy of a program that left an indelible mark on American history and public trust.