Topic: Sonic Attacks

5 chapters across the catalog

Braking Algos
Episode 1036 2:39:41 - 2:46:47

1036: Braking Algos

China Sonic Attacks, US Consulate Guangzhou

The U.S. State Department reported that a diplomatic staffer in Guangzhou, China, suffered "abnormal sensations of sound and pressure" similar to the unexplained sonic ailments reported by diplomats in Cuba. The symptoms, which resemble a mild concussion or brain damage, have prompted a health alert for Americans serving in China.

Don's Dentures
Episode 988 2:23:25 - 2:28:42

988: Don's Dentures

Cuba Sonic Attacks, White Matter Brain Damage

Medical examinations of U.S. diplomats stationed in Havana revealed discernible changes in the brain's white matter following unexplained "sonic attacks." Doctors noted that these findings are consistent with blast injuries rather than standard acoustic exposure. While some CIA veterans suggest the incidents might be surveillance attempts gone wrong, the source of the attacks remains officially unknown.

Exit on the Floor
Episode 973 2:36:30 - 2:39:25

973: Exit on the Floor

Cuban Embassy Sonic Attack, Richter Scale Error

The Associated Press released a recording of the high-pitched sound allegedly used in "sonic attacks" against US diplomats in Cuba. The hosts play the audio and joke about its effects on the audience. They also mock an ESPN advertisement that incorrectly described a stadium's vibration as registering "two miles away on the Richter scale."

Big BRICS
Episode 961 2:04:29 - 2:08:22

961: Big BRICS

Cuba Sonic Attacks, Havana Embassy and "Tit for Tat" Origins

Nineteen U.S. diplomats in Havana, Cuba, have reportedly suffered mysterious health problems, including hearing loss and mild brain injuries, following suspected "sonic attacks." The discussion also explores the etymology of the phrase "tit for tat," tracing it back to a 1556 parable and Cockney rhyming slang.

Outrage Addition
Episode 955 1:47:19 - 1:51:42

955: Outrage Addition

Havana Sonic Attacks, US Diplomats, Surveillance Technology

U.S. and Canadian diplomats in Havana, Cuba, suffered severe hearing loss and brain symptoms following unexplained "sonic incidents." While the U.S. expelled two Cuban diplomats in response, some intelligence veterans suggest the injuries may have been the result of a sophisticated surveillance attempt gone wrong. The technology involved is speculated to be an advanced Doppler or radar-based listening device that caused unintended physical damage.