The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome

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In December 2016, a US official in Havana went to the embassy medical centre to report a debilitating and confounding illness. The symptoms included headaches; nausea; hearing loss; problems with memory and vision – and its onset was characterized by hearing… something. A buzzing, hissing, grinding… sound. Soon, a second official came down with the same symptoms. Then a third. Then a fourth. By the time the story went public in summer 2017, dozens of US diplomats, as well as some Canadians, had come down with what was becoming known as “Havana Syndrome.” In this deep dive investigation, journalist Nicky Woolf peels back the layers of one of the most bizarre mysteries of the modern age. The Sound is a story about spycraft, technology, and the brain. It’s a story where, at every turn, you’re never quite sure what’s real and what’s an illusion. It’s a story about how the Cold War, maybe, never really ended. The Sound is a Project Brazen production. For more fearless storytelling, search for the Brazen channel on Apple Podcasts or visit brazen.fm, home to all our podcasts, documentaries and newsletters. At Brazen, we show you how the world really works – from espionage and corruption to deal-making and organised crime, we’ll take you inside stories from hidden worlds. Don’t stay in the dark. Subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts or at brazen.fm/plus and get exclusive bonus episodes, as well as ad-free listening and early access to new podcasts. For the latest from Brazen delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletters at brazen.fm/newsletters. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://brazen.fm/plus/

Episode Date
Introducing The Illuminator: Art, Conspiracy and Madness
Nov 28, 2024
Bonus: The Music Behind The Sound with Attacca Quartet
Apr 24, 2023
Bonus: Live from the International Spy Museum
Apr 11, 2023
Episode 8: Hammers and Nails
Mar 13, 2023
Episode 7: The Two Exits
Mar 06, 2023
Bonus: Fresh Doubts out of Washington
Mar 01, 2023
Episode 6: A Silent Injury
Feb 27, 2023
Episode 5: The Great British Nuke Off
Feb 20, 2023
Episode 4: The Frey Effect
Feb 13, 2023
Episode 3: Speak of the Devil
Feb 06, 2023
Episode 2: The Immaculate Concussion
Jan 30, 2023
Episode 1: Jericho
Jan 23, 2023
Meeting Nicky Woolf: Answering the Global Mystery of Havana Syndrome
Jan 13, 2023
Introducing The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome
Jan 09, 2023