

Black Files Declassified
2020 · Science · 60 min · 2 seasons
S02E08 · Riddle of the Red Cell
Thu, 28 Apr, 11:00 am
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, a series of secret meetings were reported between US military brass and Hollywood filmmakers to think like the enemy and review mock terrorist threats and counter-threat scenarios. Code named Red Cell, Mike Baker investigates how entertainment and national security forces teamed up to confront terrorism.
About
Every year, the government funds clandestine programs collectively called the black budget. But what's exactly behind these secretive missions operating around the globe? Former CIA operative Mike Baker will dig into these mysterious programs each week in Black Files Declassified. With unprecedented access, Mike will look at different top-secret government program steeped in cutting edge science. Conducting his own research, speaking with journalists, experts, former government and black file officials and scientists, he'll stop at nothing to delve deeper into these black files than has ever been done before.
Episodes
- E01
Future Robotic Warfare
Thu, 10 Mar· 60 minFormer CIA operative Mike Baker investigates top-secret US government programs developing robotic warfare steeped in cutting-edge science; Mike speaks with experts, government officials, and scientists to go deeper into the black files.
- E02
Secrets of the Paranormal
Thu, 17 Mar· 60 minUncovered documents reveal a black file containing studies of werewolves, sprites, and floating orbs. Mike Baker investigates how the U.S. government may have funded the Advanced Aerospace Weapon Systems Applications Program (AAWSAP), a classified program directly focused on the research of paranormal phenomena.
- E03
Secret World of Mind Control
Thu, 24 Mar· 60 minMany U.S. government personnel have reported sustaining unexplained and debilitating neurological injuries while working abroad; Mike Baker investigates if these invisible, mind-altering attacks are evidence of active mind-control programs worldwide, such as the CIA's MKUltra.
- E04
The Black Manta
Thu, 31 Mar· 60 minUnidentified black triangles have been reported in flight over top-secret military bases for decades, and now, Mike Baker investigates if the US government is involved in developing experimental aircraft or if this could be something otherworldly.
- E05
Presidential Power Secrets
Thu, 7 Apr· 60 minPresidential Emergency Action Documents (PEAD) have the potential to grant the U.S. president unlimited authority; Mike Baker investigates how these files are among the most secretive documents in the U.S. government and what might trigger their use.
- E06
Riddle of the Red Eagles
Thu, 14 Apr· 60 minAn image of a pilot donning a Red Eagles patch is captured by photographers during a mysterious fighter jet training exercise. Mike Baker investigates if the U.S. Air Force has revived a black file squadron.
- E07
Mystery of Mission 7
Thu, 21 Apr· 60 minIn 2013, the USS Jimmy Carter deployed on a classified mission that received a presidential citation of heroism. Now, Mike Baker investigates how this attack submarine may be connected to one of the most daring black file operations in US history, Project Azorian in 1974.
- E08
Riddle of the Red Cell
Thu, 28 Apr· 60 minIn the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, a series of secret meetings were reported between US military brass and Hollywood filmmakers to think like the enemy and review mock terrorist threats and counter-threat scenarios. Code named Red Cell, Mike Baker investigates how entertainment and national security forces teamed up to confront terrorism.
Cast

Mike Baker
Host

Ben McGee
Ben McGee - Interdisciplinary Scientist







