Iran-Contra Affair
Arms, hostages, and a presidency in crisis
4.5 (19)
26 mins
Discover how President Reagan’s secret arms deals with Iran and covert Contra funding spiraled into one of America’s biggest political scandals. Delve into investigations, cover‑ups, and the lasting impact on executive power.
Ep 1:
The Audacious Gambit Begins
Desperate to free hostages and fund secret wars, Reagan's team hatches an audacious scheme selling arms to Iran—a plan so reckless even its architects feared exposure.
Ep 2:
The Cover Story Collapses
A Lebanese magazine's exposé shatters the White House's secrecy, forcing Reagan into damage control as investigations reveal obstruction, destroyed evidence, and a conspiracy unraveling in public.
Discussions (17)
Nathan
Level 8 · 8 mo agoNorth only walked because of that immunity deal. It's wild he got a Fox News show after admitting he shredded evidence to protect the President.
Gary
Level 10 · 8 mo agoTeflon Ron strikes again.
Rodney
Level 6 · 8 mo agoThe podcast is right about North turning a crime into a career... guy admits to shredding evidence but still gets a TV show. It just proves there's a different set of rules for them than for us regular guys.
