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Clear and Present Danger

Book •

Henry Ford Harrison

In this novel, Jack Ryan, now the acting Deputy Director of Intelligence, uncovers a web of corruption and deceit involving the National Security Advisor and the CIA. The story revolves around the U.S.

government's secret military operations against a Colombian drug cartel, led by Ernesto Escobedo, and the intricate plot involving Felix Cortez, Escobedo's intelligence officer.

Ryan must navigate this complex landscape to rescue American troops left behind in Colombia and expose the truth about the covert operations, all while facing political machinations and personal danger.

Mentioned by

Thomas Umstattd Jr.

Anthony Zurcher

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by Dan Pfeiffer, referring to the book or movie and its relevance to a discussion about potential government overreach.

Why is JD Vance so Annoying?

Mentioned by

Alex Avina

as a hallmark of thinking about drug cartels in the 1990s.

Trump’s new war on drugs

Mentioned by

Vic Rubel

in reference to the premise of military support to counter-narcotics operations.

#219: War Against the Cartels with Ben Connable

Mentioned by Rob O'Neill when making a reference to sniper training in movies.

“OFF From The BEGINNING!” Charlie Kirk Shooting Conspiracies With Piers Morgan

Mentioned by

Ali Velshi

as being the plot of the 1994 movie that mirrors Donald Trump's plan to use military force against drug cartels.

Trump pushes forward with revenge presidency

Mentioned by

Thomas Umstattd Jr.

as an example of a book with detailed technical descriptions that appealed to male readers.

How to Write Novels Men Want to Read

Mentioned by

Peter Hamby

when discussing the situation in Venezuela and comparing it to a Tom Clancy novel.

Peter Hamby: The Mini Dictator Wants What He Wants

Mentioned by

Derek Davison

as being similar to the U.S. policy shift towards Mexico.

News - Trump Threatens to Invade Nigeria, Sudan Famine and RSF Offensive, Russia To Also Pursue More Nuclear Testing

Mentioned by

Kurt Metzger

when talking about the clancy book, clear and present danger.

BUCKWYLE Kurt Metzger Interview! Epstein, Esoteric B0oty Cults, Organized Crime & Rituals!

Mentioned by

Sonny Bunch

as a 1989 novel by Tom Clancy adapted into a movie.

Is ‘Clear and Present Danger’ the Best ’90s Action Flick?

M.P. Woodward

mentioned that it was one of his favorites.

Mentioned by

Pete Wright

and

Andy Nelson

when discussing the Jack Ryan film series and the decision to skip adapting this book.

The Hunt for Red October

Mentioned by

Anthony Zurcher

when discussing covert operations and cartels operating in South America.

Does Trump really want to invade Venezuela?

Mentioned by Speaker 10 when suggesting that

Trump

may have been inspired by the movie's plot for his policies towards Mexican cartels.

#1735 Trump's Making Friends of Enemies and Enemies of Neighbors (Foreign and Domestic Wars)

Mentioned by Scott Anderson, who referred to the movie as a Tom Clancy classic.

Rational Security: The “Business Casual August” Edition

Mentioned by

Chuck Todd

, recalling Harrison Ford's political advice from the movie.

Epstein Backlash Could Fracture Trump’s Coalition + Could AOC Become President? + Will Israel Divide Democrats

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

as an example of Tom Clancy's works.

#1942 - Mark Greaney

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