Episode
Part Two: Blackwater's Erik Prince Wrote A Book About How Much He Sucks
1:37:10
Published: Thu Sep 27 2018
Description
In Part Two about Erik Prince, Robert is joined again by Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) to discuss all the insane information from Erik's autobiography. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In "Death Island", learn about the dark cloud looming over Koh Tao as mysterious deaths of tourists plague the idyllic scenery. In "Behind the Bastards: Part Two on Erik Prince", host Robert Evans and guest Miles dive into the intriguing world of Erik Prince and his controversial connections.
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05:35 - 08:53 (03:17)
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08:53 - 12:06 (03:12)
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