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In this episode, we unravel the shadowy networks established by George H.W. Bush and Ted Shackley, as well as the secret syndicate known as the Safari Club—an enigmatic intelligence organization that operated outside governmental oversight to combat communism during the Cold War. We'll then piece together the murky dots connecting this to the Iran-Contra affair, highlighting key figures like Cyrus Hashemi, William Casey, and John Shaheen. Their activities set the stage for one of the most controversial scandals in American history: the October Surprise Plot, a plan allegedly aimed at influencing the 1980 U.S. Presidential Election through the Lebanese hostage crisis. Join us in unveiling the intricate web of influence-peddling, corruption, and covert operations that marked these infamous chapters in American history. We will also explore the Billyga ...
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