Chapter
Lying in Politics
54:11 - 58:24 (04:13)
The instinct to double down on lies is a common phenomenon in politics. When caught in a lie, the natural instinct is not to come clean, but to lie more, which is exemplified by famous political figures like Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump.
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George Schultz expresses concerns about the Reagan administration's failing policies and attempts to warn them about the consequences, saying that the story they are telling the public does not make sense.
54:11 - 55:02 (00:51)
Summary
George Schultz expresses concerns about the Reagan administration's failing policies and attempts to warn them about the consequences, saying that the story they are telling the public does not make sense. Schultz also suggests looking for a scapegoat to avoid the inevitable backlash.
ChapterLying in Politics
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part Four: Why Ronald Reagan Should Have Gone To Jail
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The current political climate is reminiscent of Watergate and Reagan's superhero persona, where people in positions of power lie to the public and confuse the truth.
55:02 - 55:41 (00:38)
Summary
The current political climate is reminiscent of Watergate and Reagan's superhero persona, where people in positions of power lie to the public and confuse the truth. The situation is now at a point where lies are being told to people's faces with no ambiguity.
ChapterLying in Politics
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part Four: Why Ronald Reagan Should Have Gone To Jail
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Iran-Contra affair involved a secret arrangement during the Reagan administration in which the US sold weapons to Iran, despite an arms embargo, and provided weapons to Contra rebels in Nicaragua, despite a congressional ban.
55:41 - 57:30 (01:49)
Summary
The Iran-Contra affair involved a secret arrangement during the Reagan administration in which the US sold weapons to Iran, despite an arms embargo, and provided weapons to Contra rebels in Nicaragua, despite a congressional ban.
ChapterLying in Politics
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part Four: Why Ronald Reagan Should Have Gone To Jail
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode analyzes the Iran-Contra scandal of the 1980s and how Reagan's lies and doubling down worsened the situation.
57:30 - 58:24 (00:54)
Summary
This podcast episode analyzes the Iran-Contra scandal of the 1980s and how Reagan's lies and doubling down worsened the situation. The story's inconsistencies led to scrutiny and questions, making it a significant event of American history.