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Show Notes
In early February, 2023, the US shot down a Chinese balloon. The US says the balloon was gathering intelligence while the Chinese claimed it was a weather balloon. We look at the history of spy balloons and how they've evolved over time, as well as the dilemma these balloons put leaders in.
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United StatesUSChinaSoviet UnionUSSRFranceFrench RevolutionBenjamin Franklinballoonhot air balloongas balloonhydrogenheliumspyespionagesurveillanceintelligenceBidenTrumpNORADRoswellaliensUFOunidentified flying object