<p>The Matts sit down with Phil Tinline to discuss his book <em>The Ghosts of Iron Mountain</em> - genuinely one of the most fascinating and consequential stories of our age. Phil tells how a 1967 hoax report into the desirability (or lack of it) of peace in America triggered a culture of conspiracy and paranoia which not only infects American politics today, but sometimes dictates it to a quite surreal degree. It’s a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation... enjoy! And once you’ve listened to the pod, do get Phil’s book <em>The Ghosts of Iron Mountain</em> in paperback, out today!</p><br><p>Produced by Matt Withers</p><br><p><strong>OFFER:</strong>&nbsp;Get&nbsp;<em>The New World</em>&nbsp;for just £1 for the first month. Head to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>