
S2E3: The Munsinger Affair
The Munsinger Affair traces its roots to the Cold War era when the Western world was gripped by ideological tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the midst of this international climate, the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, faced an unexpected storm that would test its integrity and leadership. In 1961, Gerda Munsinger, a German immigrant, and former call girl, came to public attention as allegations of espionage, prostitution, and potential compromise of national security emerged.