How Hollywood tried to capitalize on Iran-Contra -- and why the story didn’t take.

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How Hollywood tried to capitalize on Iran-Contra -- and why the story didn&rsquo;t take.
For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/fiascopolitics">bit.ly/fiascopolitics</a>

Host Leon Neyfakh transports listeners into the day-to-day reality of our country's most pivotal historical events, bringing to life the forgotten twists and turns of the past while shedding light on the present. 

Benghazi unpacks the 2012 attack in Libya that left four Americans dead, including Ambassador Chris Stevens—and the ensuing political storm, which raised questions about America’s role in the world, established a playbook to weaponize attention in the social media age, and ultimately changed the course of U.S. history.

Iran-Contra exposes a secret war, a secret deal, and a scandal that threatened to destroy Ronald Reagan’s presidency—until it didn’t. 

Bush v. Gore recounts what happened during the contested 2000 election between Al Gore and George W. Bush, and the extraordinary legal battle that unfolded in Florida.

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Host Leon Neyfakh transports listeners into the day-to-day reality of our country's most pivotal historical events, bringing to life the forgotten twists and turns of the past while shedding light on the present.&nbsp;
Benghazi unpacks the 2012 attack in Libya that left four Americans dead, including Ambassador Chris Stevens&mdash;and the ensuing political storm, which raised questions about America&rsquo;s role in the world, established a playbook to weaponize attention in the social media age, and ultimately changed the course of U.S. history.
Iran-Contra exposes a secret war, a secret deal, and a scandal that threatened to destroy Ronald Reagan&rsquo;s presidency&mdash;until it didn&rsquo;t.&nbsp;
Bush v. Gore recounts what happened during the contested 2000 election between Al Gore and George W. Bush, and the extraordinary legal battle that unfolded in Florida.
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Host Leon Neyfakh transports listeners into the day-to-day reality of our country's most pivotal historical events, bringing to life the forgotten twists and turns of the past while shedding light on the present. 

Benghazi unpacks the 2012 attack in Libya that left four Americans dead, including Ambassador Chris Stevens—and the ensuing political storm, which raised questions about America’s role in the world, established a playbook to weaponize attention in the social media age, and ultimately changed the course of U.S. history.

Iran-Contra exposes a secret war, a secret deal, and a scandal that threatened to destroy Ronald Reagan’s presidency—until it didn’t. 

Bush v. Gore recounts what happened during the contested 2000 election between Al Gore and George W. Bush, and the extraordinary legal battle that unfolded in Florida.

Subscribe to Pushkin+ to hear the entire season of Fiasco: Iran-Contra, ad-free. Find Pushkin+ on the Fiasco show page in Apple Podcasts or at Pushkin.fm.

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Host Leon Neyfakh transports listeners into the day-to-day reality of our country's most pivotal historical events, bringing to life the forgotten twists and turns of the past while shedding light on the present.&nbsp;
Benghazi unpacks the 2012 attack in Libya that left four Americans dead, including Ambassador Chris Stevens&mdash;and the ensuing political storm, which raised questions about America&rsquo;s role in the world, established a playbook to weaponize attention in the social media age, and ultimately changed the course of U.S. history.
Iran-Contra exposes a secret war, a secret deal, and a scandal that threatened to destroy Ronald Reagan&rsquo;s presidency&mdash;until it didn&rsquo;t.&nbsp;
Bush v. Gore recounts what happened during the contested 2000 election between Al Gore and George W. Bush, and the extraordinary legal battle that unfolded in Florida.
Subscribe to Pushkin+ to hear the entire season of Fiasco: Iran-Contra, ad-free. Find Pushkin+ on the Fiasco show page in Apple Podcasts or at Pushkin.fm.
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Iran Contra: Episode 7 - Olliewood

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The Tea Party takes over the search for the truth about Benghazi, while the FBI pursues a Libyan militia leader suspected of planning the attack.

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The Tea Party takes over the search for the truth about Benghazi, while the FBI pursues a Libyan militia leader suspected of planning the attack. For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit: <a href="http://bit.ly/fiascopolitics">bit.ly/fiascopolitics</a>
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Benghazi: Episode 6 - Radicals

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As the political world looks toward the 2016 Presidential election, Benghazi becomes a Clinton scandal. 

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As the political world looks toward the 2016 Presidential election, Benghazi becomes a Clinton scandal. For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit: <a href="http://bit.ly/fiascopolitics">bit.ly/fiascopolitics</a>
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Benghazi: Episode 5 - Greatest Hits

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How the attack in Benghazi collided with an American election, and how the seeds of a scandal were planted.

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How the attack in Benghazi collided with an American election, and how the seeds of a scandal were planted. For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit: <a href="http://bit.ly/fiascopolitics">bit.ly/fiascopolitics</a>
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Benghazi: Episode 4 - Feckless

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