639. Revolution in Iran: Death in the Desert (Part 4)
January 29, 2026
Description
How did America respond after the American Embassy in Tehran was seized, and American citizens taken hostage? Would the hostages survive? And, what became of the Iranian Revolution, and Ayatollah...
Books Referenced
Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the October Surprise
Author: Craig Unger
Context:
Mentioned as a book published in 2024 that argues there was a secret deal between Reagan's campaign and Iran to delay the hostage release, though Dominic expressed skepticism about the author's tendency to see conspiracies everywhere.