The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome

The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome

Brazen

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.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome?

There are 13 episodes avaiable of The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome.

What is The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome about?

We have categorized The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome as:

  • Society & Culture
  • Documentary

Where can you listen to The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome?

The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome start?

The first episode of The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome that we have available was released 9 January 2023.

Who creates the podcast The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome?

The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome is produced and created by Brazen.