Oliver North

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Appears On

Unexplainable 5-4 Blowback Revisionist History Fiasco

Episode Appearances

Unexplainable · Jun 8, 2026

The disaster problem

“Planner for classified Project 908 continuity-of-government program; questioned during Iran-Contra hearings”

FEMA organizational history and leadershipCold War civil defense programs and continuity of government planningProject 908 and classified emergency relocation programs

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5-4 · Mar 24, 2026

Dames & Moore v. Regan

“Orchestrated Iran-Contra affair, secretly selling weapons to Iran and using proceeds to fund Contras in Nicaragua against congressional prohibition”

Executive Power and Separation of PowersU.S.-Iran Relations and Diplomatic History1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis

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Blowback · Feb 2, 2026

S6 Episode 8 - "Cut Off Their Hands"

“NSC staffer and Iran-Contra ringleader; claimed Angola experience and allegedly involved in weapons networks to Savimbi”

Reagan Doctrine and rollback strategyClark Amendment repeal and UNITA aid authorizationConstructive engagement policy toward apartheid South Africa

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Revisionist History · Dec 25, 2025

Christmas in Connecticut

“Iran-Contra figure who attended the Washington D.C. screening of Christmas in Connecticut”

Screwball Comedy Direction TechniquesMade-for-TV Movie Production EconomicsCable Television Industry Growth (1990s)

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Fiasco · May 26, 2025

Iran Contra: Episode 8 - Pardon Me

“National Security Council aide convicted of Iran-Contra crimes; conviction overturned on appeal due to immunity taint”

Iran-Contra Scandal Cover-UpPresidential Pardon Power and AbuseIndependent Counsel Investigations

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Fiasco · May 19, 2025

Iran Contra: Episode 7 - Olliewood

“Central figure in Iran-Contra scandal; indicted on 16 counts; subject of 'Guts and Glory' miniseries and criminal trial”

Iran-Contra scandal adaptation to televisionDocudrama as a television genreOliver North's criminal trial and conviction

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Fiasco · May 12, 2025

Iran Contra: Episode 6 - Fault Lines

“Central figure in Iran-Contra who testified under immunity, became media sensation, and emphasized following chain of command”

Congressional Oversight of Executive BranchImmunity Agreements in Criminal InvestigationsCovert Foreign Policy Operations

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Fiasco · May 5, 2025

Iran Contra: Episode 5 - All Out

“Orchestrated Iran arms sales and Contra diversion; shredded documents; fired from NSC and reassigned to Marine Corps”

Iran-Contra ScandalArms Sales to IranContra Funding and Diversion

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Fiasco · Apr 28, 2025

Iran Contra: Bonus - Bombs, Drugs, and the Contra War

“Reagan administration official directing Southern Front operations but not named as defendant to avoid national security dismissal”

Iran-Contra ScandalCIA Covert OperationsContra War in Central America

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Fiasco · Apr 21, 2025

Iran Contra: Episode 4 - Diverted

“Architect of Iran-Contra scheme; managed both Contra aid and Iran weapons programs; proposed diversion concept”

Covert Operations ManagementCongressional Oversight and the Boland AmendmentArms Sales to Iran

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Fiasco · Apr 14, 2025

Iran Contra: Episode 3 - Contra Dance

“Directed secret campaign to funnel money, weapons, and supplies to Contras; fundraised from wealthy donors”

Boland Amendment and Congressional Oversight of Covert OperationsCIA Covert Operations in Central AmericaNicaraguan Contra War and U.S. Foreign Policy

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