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Amidst the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian revolution, Jimmy Carter's failure to free American hostages sets the stage for Reagan's own hostage crisis.
Episodes (6)
1. Setting the Stage
Aired 19 September 2021 • 54 min
Amidst the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian revolution, Jimmy Carter's failure to free American hostages sets the stage for Reagan's own hostage crisis.
2. Body and Soul
Aired 26 September 2021 • 54 min
After Nicaragua, the Reagan Administration is convinced the Soviet Union is on the march; Lt Colonel Oliver North is tapped to support the Contras.
3. A Difficult Dilemma
Aired 3 October 2021 • 50 min
A civil war in Lebanon results in a new hostage crisis; National Security Advisor Robert "Bud" McFarlane's proposal.
4. The Trip to Tehran
Aired 10 October 2021 • 50 min
Reagan's cabinet strikes an illegal weapons-for-hostages deal with an Iranian arms merchant; proceeds pay for the Nicaraguan civil war.
5. Shot Out of the Sky
Aired 17 October 2021 • 46 min
Bizarre events in Iran and in Nicaragua, spark a frenzy among the press and public; Reagan's team debates how best to respond.
6. The Fall Guy
Aired 24 October 2021 • 54 min
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.