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April 16, 2025 33 mins

It probably won’t come as much of a surprise that the Pentagon was involved in the making of Top Gun. What may be more surprising is the sheer scope of film and television projects the Pentagon has had a hand in—and just how deeply involved it is in the production process.

From Pitch Perfect 3 to the reality show Wife Swap, today we’ll explore how the Pentagon became one of the most powerful forces behind Hollywood storytelling—and the long-term impact this influence has had on audiences both in America and around the world.

Joining us is special guest Tom Secker journalist author and podcaster. You can learn more about Tom's work at spyculture.com

Welcome to DoubleThink, conversations inspired by This Is Propaganda. If you haven’t yet, check out the webby award winning first season

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