During the House task force hearing on the CIA's MKULTRA program, Stephen Kinzer drew on research from his book Poisoner in Chief to discuss the agency's human experimentation, its ties to Cold War-era abuses, the treatment of victims and the importance of declassifying remaining records. He also pointed to Canada's efforts to identify and compensate victims as a model for accountability.
Date
July 2, 2026
Stephen Kinzer testifies on CIA MKULTRA program before House task force
Senior Fellow Stephen Kinzer testified before the House Oversight Committee's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets about the CIA's MKULTRA program and the need for greater transparency and accountability.