Iran Contra Affair explained

Bro History

Politics, History, News, Society & Culture

4.1 • 939 Ratings

🗓️ 24 July 2000

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

Iran-Contra was more than just a political scandal—it linked CIA-backed drug trafficking, secret arms deals to Iran, and a bloody civil war in Nicaragua. We break down how the Reagan administration funneled weapons to Tehran and used the profits to fund brutal contras, all while crack cocaine tore through U.S. cities. Journalist Gary Webb exposed the CIA’s ties to Freeway Ricky Ross, only to be destroyed by the media—until it all turned out to be true. How did America’s Cold War paranoia create a perfect storm of corruption, chaos, and cover-ups? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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