Carter Roy

So maybe it wasn't a nefarious act to manipulate a nation, but an impossible choice in an unprecedented war.

It's terrifying.

We want to think our government and military can protect us, but sometimes they can't.

And that's why false flag theories come up so frequently around acts of terrorism.

It's easier to accept that a few bad people abuse their power and government than that the government can't always look out for everyone.

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For more information on the Lusitania, amongst the many sources we used, we found The Lusitania by Colin Simpson, Dead Wake, The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Eric Larson, and Room 40, British Naval Intelligence 1914-18 by Patrick Beasley, extremely helpful to our research.

Until next time, remember, the truth isn't always the best story.

And the official story isn't always the truth.

This episode was written and researched by Maggie Admeyer, fact-checked by Sophie Kemp, and engineered, video edited, and sound designed by Alex Button.

I'm your host, Carter Roy.

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