Since 2016, a mysterious illness has affected US diplomatic and security staff working abroad. The symptoms include headaches, fatigue and problems with balance and memory, but are they victims of attacks with sonic weapons or is there another explanation?

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Host: David Aaronovitch

Guest: Warren Strobel, National Security Reporter for the Wall Street Journal.

Dr. Suzanne O'Sullivan, consultant neurologist.

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