Julian Dorey Podcast #324 - "Epstein COVERUP Began in 1981!" - DARPA Docs Expert Exposes Truth | Mike Benz
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Jul 29, 2025 
Mike Benz, a former State Department official and current Executive Director of the Foundation For Freedom Online, dives deep into the murky waters of espionage and politics. He discusses the troubling ties between Jeffrey Epstein and powerful figures, including implications for intelligence operations. Benz explores the Iran-Contra affair and the intertwining of drug trafficking with U.S. foreign policy. The conversation also critiques the influence of academic institutions in political agendas, shedding light on covert operations that could reshape our understanding of history.
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Iran-Contra Reshaped CIA Operations
- The Iran-Contra affair restructured CIA covert activities to evade new oversight post-1975 Church Committee reforms.\n- CIA shifted operations to NGOs and outside financiers to maintain plausible deniability and circumvent presidential approvals.
Southern Air and Epstein Link
- Southern Air Transport was a CIA-owned airline crucial for drug and arms trafficking during Iran-Contra.\n- It frequently landed near Epstein’s Little St. James island, linking covert drug operations and Epstein’s network.
Southern Air Moves To Epstein
- Southern Air Transport moved to Columbus, Ohio, to service Jeffrey Epstein’s businesses in 1994.\n- Epstein controlled the company with durable power of attorney, connecting CIA drug operations to his financial empire.
