<description>&lt;p&gt;Previously, we talked with Tim Weiner about an actual U.S. government conspiracy, The Iran Contra Affair, and a conspiracy theory, the Iranian hostages October Surprise. It was almost kept undetected, and plenty of people escaped accountability. In a continuation of that conversation, we look at the many routes to our executive branch pulling off similar actions in secrecy. Specifically, the INCOMING executive branch, which seems to be being designed for it. And if it&amp;rsquo;s that doable, there must be so many that remain undiscovered.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Mission Implausible

iHeartPodcasts

How Easy Is It for Our Government to Pull off More Conspiracies? (with Tim Weiner)

FEB 9, 202527 MIN
Mission Implausible

How Easy Is It for Our Government to Pull off More Conspiracies? (with Tim Weiner)

FEB 9, 202527 MIN

Description

Previously, we talked with Tim Weiner about an actual U.S. government conspiracy, The Iran Contra Affair, and a conspiracy theory, the Iranian hostages October Surprise. It was almost kept undetected, and plenty of people escaped accountability. In a continuation of that conversation, we look at the many routes to our executive branch pulling off similar actions in secrecy. Specifically, the INCOMING executive branch, which seems to be being designed for it. And if it’s that doable, there must be so many that remain undiscovered.