Silly Summer Season: The CIA’s Bonkers Spy Cat – Project Acoustic Kitty In this delightfully absurd Silly Summer Season episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Jody takes us down the rabbit hole of one of the strangest Cold War experiments you’ve never heard of—Project Acoustic Kitty. In the 1960s, the CIA actually spent millions of taxpayer dollars trying to turn a real, living cat into a stealthy spy. The plan? Surgically implant a microphone, radio transmitter, and antenna into an adorable feline operative to eavesdrop on Soviet conversations. From top-secret surgery to a very short-lived field mission, this story has everything—government overconfidence, questionable ethics, and one very confused kitty. Shea and Jody can barely keep it together as they imagine what could possibly go wrong with strapping espionage gear to a cat. Grab a cool drink, settle in, and enjoy one of the most ridiculous espionage stories in history. This is Cold War absurdity at its finest. A huge thank you to our amazing Patreons—you’re the reason we get to keep chasing these ridiculous and fascinating stories. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen—it really helps other curious minds find us. Want more rabbit holes? Join our Patreon for bonus content, behind-the-scenes extras, and even bespoke fan fiction starring you at www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/support. Visit us at www.rainydayrabbitholes.com for episode blogs, links, and more. Special thanks to Letha Davis, our Magician of Marketing, at lethadavis.com for making our show shine.

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