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Podcast: True Crime Never Sleeps
Episode: Project Azorian: The CIA's Race to Recover a Sunken Russian Sub
Description: In this episode, we delve into the fascinating and covert world of Project Azorian, one of the most ambitious intelligence operations of the Cold War. Join us as we explore how the CIA embarked on a $4 billion mission to recover a lost Soviet submarine, K-129, from the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Weโll uncover the technical challenges, the ingenious use of Howard Hughes as a cover story, and the geopolitical implications of this daring endeavor. From the Glomar Explorerโs high-tech engineering to the secrets still shrouded in mystery, this episode reveals how Project Azorian pushed the boundaries of e...