The arms-for-hostages ‘October Surprise’ helped propel Reagan to White House

The new book “Den of Spies” chronicles the Reagan campaign’s efforts to delay the release of U.S. hostages in Iran to hurt President Jimmy Carter’s re-election chances. 

Credits

Guest:

  • Craig Unger - journalist, author of “Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House”

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Nihar Patel, Robin Estrin