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02 Spies in the Outback | Politics, pressure and protest
Season 3 · Episode 2

02 Spies in the Outback | Politics, pressure and protest

As the Cold War enters the 70s, it becomes clear that Pine Gap is really a spy base with eyes on the Soviets – and it's putting Alice Springs in the nuclear crosshairs.

Expanse · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

April 23, 202431m 5s

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As the Cold War enters the 70s, it becomes clear that Pine Gap is really a spy base with eyes on the Soviets – and it's putting Alice Springs in the nuclear crosshairs.  

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