Iran-Contra - CIA Drug Trafficking & Arms Sales in the 1980s

Drug trafficking and illegal arms sales make one hell of a scandal. In the 1980s, the CIA and National Security Council covertly sponsored Nicaraguan rebels by the raising money through narcotics and weapons transactions to Iran. All while, keeping it secret from congress. Today we discuss the origins of Iran-Contra, the Nicaraguan Revolution and the “crack epidemic” in the United States. IMPORTANT MESSAGE - please complete this survey. Don't miss out on a chance to win $500. It will also help out your pals Henry and Danny. www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode #154 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices