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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Charlie Wilson's War

The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History

Book • 2007

George Crile III

This book by George Crile III tells the story of U.S.

Representative Charlie Wilson's role in providing assistance to the Afghan Mujahideen during the Soviet-Afghan War. It details the CIA-led Operation Cyclone, a covert mission that became one of the largest military operations ever undertaken by the CIA. The book explores how Wilson, along with CIA officer Gust Avrakotos, managed to secure significant funding and support for the mujahideen, ultimately contributing to the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Mentioned by

Benjamin Wittes

Franklin Leonard

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Referenced by

Eli Lake

, highlighting the movie based on the book.

Partition’s Ghost: How Pakistan Became a Deep State

Included in the episode show notes as a source on U.S. covert support to the Afghan Mujahideen.

Blood Flows: Arm Transfers

Mentioned by

Susan Lyne

as a book written by her husband, who worked for 60 Minutes.

(BNS) Susan Lyne Part 2

Mentioned by

Gary Null

when recounting that a television producer associated with his investigative work later wrote this book.

The Gary Null Show - 10-23-26

Recommended by

Benjamin Wittes

as a superb account of the appropriations process and congressional power, illustrated through funding for the Mujahideen.

Trump’s Ballroom May Be Illegal. So Why Can’t Anyone Stop It? (w/ Ben Wittes)

Mentioned by

Gary Null

as the book written by a man named Kreil, whose work led to a 60 Minutes special on Dr. Lawrence Burton.

Mary Towley Bowden - Progressive Commentary Hour

Mentioned by

Franklin Leonard

as one of the scripts that received many votes on the Blacklist.

Hollywood's Black List (Classic)

Mentioned by

Arnie Niekamp

when reading a piece of mail that advertises a free showing of the film/event.

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Mentioned as written by

Susan Lyne

's husband, George Crile, who worked as a reporter and producer for 60 Minutes.

212. Susan Lyne Part 2

Mentioned as a movie that portrayed the events surrounding Charlie Wilson in a lighthearted manner.

Episode 58 - Soviet Afghan War 4: Operation Cyclone

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