Chapter
Agreement to Avoid Impeachment
1:02:29 - 1:06:25 (03:55)
The agreement between President Reagan and President George Bush Senior to avoid impeachment discussed by the host hints the beginnings of how politics is seen now.
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The speaker describes the tense political climate of the Reagan era and how it laid the groundwork for contemporary politics.
1:02:29 - 1:04:14 (01:44)
Summary
The speaker describes the tense political climate of the Reagan era and how it laid the groundwork for contemporary politics.
ChapterAgreement to Avoid Impeachment
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part Four: Why Ronald Reagan Should Have Gone To Jail
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Iran Contra Scandal was a political scandal during the Reagan administration where officials secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Iran, with the proceeds going to fund Nicaraguan rebels.
1:04:14 - 1:05:17 (01:03)
Summary
The Iran Contra Scandal was a political scandal during the Reagan administration where officials secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Iran, with the proceeds going to fund Nicaraguan rebels. The scandal resulted in Oliver North becoming a right wing superstar and the President's agreement with his successor to avoid impeachment due to his close involvement.
ChapterAgreement to Avoid Impeachment
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part Four: Why Ronald Reagan Should Have Gone To Jail
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Iran-Contra scandal was a secret arrangement by the U.S. government to sell arms to Iran, and transfer the proceeds to the Contras in Nicaragua.
1:05:19 - 1:06:25 (01:06)
Summary
The Iran-Contra scandal was a secret arrangement by the U.S. government to sell arms to Iran, and transfer the proceeds to the Contras in Nicaragua. The scandal was uncovered in 1986 and resulted in little consequences for those involved.