Hooks
Type: Company
As of November 2026, Hooks has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026). In the "Short Stuff: Did a vampire legend help win the Cold War?" episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark discusses the Huk guerrillas, referred to as "the hooks," as a primary opposing force in the Philippines. Edward Giri Lansdale criticizes Hooks for their role in resisting the U.S.-backed government, while Hooks themselves criticize the Philippine Trade Act of 1946 for favoring U.S. interests, which fueled their opposition. Louie Taruk is identified as the leader of the Huk movement.
Described as Huk guerrillas/insurgents fighting the U.S.-backed Philippine government; the target of Lansdale/CIA psychological operations.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Industry | armed insurgent movement (guerrilla force) |
| Headquarters | Philippines |
Who talks about Hooks on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Hooks; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Short Stuff: Did a vampire legend help win the Cold War? | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026) — Josh Clark
What is Hooks mentioned alongside?
Criticized by: Edward Giri Lansdale