Iran-Contra: The Reagan Scandal

Iran-Contra: The Reagan Scandal is the definitive podcast series unpacking one of the most audacious political cover-ups in American history. In the 1980s, senior officials in Ronald Reagan's White House secretly sold weapons to Iran — then under an arms embargo — and illegally funneled the profits to Nicaraguan Contra rebels, all while Congress had explicitly banned such funding. The result was a constitutional crisis that shook the foundations of the executive branch and tested the rule of law in the United States. This show takes you deep inside the clandestine operation run out of a White House basement, tracing the decisions, deceptions, and power plays of the key figures involved: Oliver North, John Poindexter, William Casey, and Reagan himself. Each episode draws on declassified documents, congressional testimony, and historical analysis to reveal how two illegal schemes were woven together into a single, sprawling conspiracy. Whether you're a history buff, a political junkie, or someone who wants to understand how secret government operates — and how it gets exposed — this podcast delivers the full story with clarity and depth. No prior knowledge required. If you've ever asked how Watergate compares to Iran-Contra, or why this scandal still matters decades later, subscribe now and find out.