Episode 1530 • • 1:29:47 - 1:35:27
1530: Red Queen
Seymour Hersh Recalls CIA Flechette Attacks in Nicaragua
During an interview, Seymour Hersh shared a historical anecdote about CIA operatives in Nicaragua who reportedly shot flechettes at people on beaches for sport. He used the story to illustrate the "cold-blooded" nature of covert operations and the lack of accountability within the agency. The segment also touched on the Iran-Contra affair and the tragic fate of journalist Gary Webb.