In the podcast, Wind of Change, Patrick Radden Keefe embarks on an extraordinary journey into the delicate interplay of art, history, and secrets. At its heart lies a captivating question: Could the iconic Scorpions ballad, Wind of Change, have been a carefully orchestrated creation of the CIA during the Cold War?

Through eight thoughtfully crafted episodes, Keefe unravels a narrative that is both intimate and expansive. He takes listeners from the shadows of espionage to the soaring heights of rock 'n' roll, exploring how a single song might have been used to inspire hope, shift ideologies, and reshape history.

Elegant, intriguing, and deeply human, Wind of Change invites you to consider the surprising power of music to transcend boundaries—and the possibility that it may sometimes carry whispers of a greater design.

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