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Barry Seal and the CIA's Role in the Crack Cocaine Epidemic
49:03 - 54:14 (05:10)
The CIA allegedly used Barry Seal to transport arms to Central America and receive cocaine as payment, which contributed to the crack cocaine epidemic. Michael Levine's book, The Big White Lie, further delves into the CIA's involvement in the controversial issue.
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The speaker discusses risk-taking and safety in a conversation about a sense of security and safety in certain situations.
49:03 - 50:57 (01:53)
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The speaker discusses risk-taking and safety in a conversation about a sense of security and safety in certain situations. Barry, who was being discussed, was described as honest due to his willingness to take risks despite making a high salary.
ChapterBarry Seal and the CIA's Role in the Crack Cocaine Epidemic
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The CIA allegedly put the book "The Big White Lie" in Michael Levine, revealing their involvement in the crack cocaine epidemic.
50:57 - 54:14 (03:17)
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The CIA allegedly put the book "The Big White Lie" in Michael Levine, revealing their involvement in the crack cocaine epidemic. Barry was taking arms to Central America and giving them to Oliver North's group, and in exchange, they received cocaine, which the CIA's chemists developed into crack.