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America's most pivotal historical events are reviewed.

Documentary · 2021 · 57 min

Starring Leon Neyfakh

Director Emily Singer Chapman , Jonathan Clasberry

EPISODE 1

Setting The Stage

The 1979 Iranian revolution, Jimmy Carter's failure to free American hostages sets the stage for Reagan's own hostage crisis.

49 min · 19 Sept 2021
EPISODE 2

Body And Soul

After Nicaragua, the Reagan Administration is convinced the Soviet Union is on the march; Lt Colonel Oliver North is tapped to support the Contras.

49 min · 26 Sept 2021
EPISODE 3

A Difficult Dilemma

A civil war in Lebanon results in a new hostage crisis; National Security Advisor Robert "Bud" McFarlane's proposal.

49 min · 3 Oct 2021
EPISODE 4

The Trip To Tehran

Reagan's cabinet strikes an illegal weapons-for-hostages deal with an Iranian arms merchant; proceeds pay for the Nicaraguan civil war.

48 min · 10 Oct 2021
EPISODE 5

Shot Out Of The Sky

Bizarre events in Iran and in Nicaragua, spark a frenzy among the press and public; Reagan's team debates how best to respond.

45 min · 17 Oct 2021
EPISODE 6

The Fall Guy

The Justice Department launches an investigation into the Reagan administration's deals with Iran; one man is chosen to take the fall for the president.

47 min · 24 Oct 2021

Leon Neyfakh

Host
Emily Singer Chapman

Director
Jonathan Clasberry

Director
Jill Burkhart

Producer
John Marks

Producer