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The Bigger Story of the Iran-Contra Scandal: The Cocaine Trade and Chaos
01:28 - 09:38 (08:09)
Amidst the chaos of the Iran-Contra scandal, the significant issue of the illegal cocaine trade being allowed into the country was overlooked by some media outlets. Additionally, the series presents a non-linear and fragmented narrative structure, which has led to some confusion among listeners.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss Olly North's venture into finding a new way to fund his friends - this time through the Panamanian dictator, Manuel Noriega.
01:28 - 03:20 (01:51)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss Olly North's venture into finding a new way to fund his friends - this time through the Panamanian dictator, Manuel Noriega. They also advertise their Hood Politics episodes on their feed.
ChapterThe Bigger Story of the Iran-Contra Scandal: The Cocaine Trade and Chaos
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part Five: How the CIA and the L.A. Times Killed Gary Webb
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Schultz, a member of the Reagan's Cabinet is worried about the legal consequences of the plan but supports paying Noriega a million dollars out of project democracy funds.
03:20 - 07:00 (03:40)
Summary
Schultz, a member of the Reagan's Cabinet is worried about the legal consequences of the plan but supports paying Noriega a million dollars out of project democracy funds. Noriega was under an arms embargo at the time.
ChapterThe Bigger Story of the Iran-Contra Scandal: The Cocaine Trade and Chaos
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part Five: How the CIA and the L.A. Times Killed Gary Webb
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Iran-Contra affair was not just about the illegal sale of missiles to Iran, but also about the US government's complicity in allowing cocaine trafficking into the country.
07:00 - 09:38 (02:37)
Summary
The Iran-Contra affair was not just about the illegal sale of missiles to Iran, but also about the US government's complicity in allowing cocaine trafficking into the country. While some journalists tried to expose this connection, it was largely ignored by the media and government at the time.