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Behind the Bastards
It was discussed as a book about the Reagan administration during the Iran-Contra Affair, particularly highlighting Reagan's declining mental state and the vying for his attention by key advisors.
There's a really wonderful book called Landslide by my probably favorite journalist who writes books Jane Mayer about the Reagan administration in this period.
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Episode: Cracktoberfest Part Three: The Iran-Contra Affair
It was discussed as a book about the Reagan administration during the Iran-Contra Affair, particularly highlighting Reagan's declining mental state and the vying for his attention by key advisors.
There's a really wonderful book called Landslide by my probably favorite journalist who writes books Jane Mayer about the Reagan administration in this period.
Episode: Cracktoberfest Part Two: How The CIA Became Drug D...
It was mentioned in passing, when discussing Oliver North's dedication to the Contra program. The book details his manic work schedule and relentless drive to aid the Contra cause.
North's five years at the NSC were composed of manic days, weekends at his desk, and vacations not taken.
She called him three times at 7 o'clock, at 8 o'clock, and at 9 o'clock and in essence said, 'Daddy, when are you coming home?' and Ollie said, 'Don't worry honey, daddy's coming home as soon as he can. I've just got to finish this work.'
By the time he got home, she was already asleep, but he was willing to take time to get the job done.
He was always scheduling meetings on Sundays just to distress everyone else.
I used to keep Ollie out of Reagan's office because he was dangerous.