19 episodes

It’s 1985, and John Mattes, a public defender in Miami, meets his first client, who claims to be part of a CIA operation running guns in Central America. As Mattes investigates, he is pulled deep into a dangerous world of mercenaries, drug kingpins, and what would become one of the biggest White House scandals of the 20th Century. Lawyers Guns and Money will take you on a thrilling and dangerous ride that dives deep into American covert operations, secret wars, and dirty politics.
Hosted by Jon Cryer.
Produced by Jon Cryer and Jack Bryan.
Written and edited by Jack Bryan.
A Discount Sushi/Bunker Crew Media/MSW Media production.

Lawyers, Guns, and Money Bunker Crew/MSW Media

    • True Crime
    • 4.6 • 801 Ratings

It’s 1985, and John Mattes, a public defender in Miami, meets his first client, who claims to be part of a CIA operation running guns in Central America. As Mattes investigates, he is pulled deep into a dangerous world of mercenaries, drug kingpins, and what would become one of the biggest White House scandals of the 20th Century. Lawyers Guns and Money will take you on a thrilling and dangerous ride that dives deep into American covert operations, secret wars, and dirty politics.
Hosted by Jon Cryer.
Produced by Jon Cryer and Jack Bryan.
Written and edited by Jack Bryan.
A Discount Sushi/Bunker Crew Media/MSW Media production.

    1. Miami, 1985

    1. Miami, 1985

    When Jesus Garcia is arrested on gun charges, he explains to his lawyer, John Mattes, that he has been set up by members of a CIA-backed operation running guns into Central America. As Mattes investigates, he finds supporting evidence and gets the attention of a newly elected Senator.

    • 41 min
    2. Mercenaries

    2. Mercenaries

    As The Kerry Investigation starts, Mattes and Kerry’s staff track down a mercenary who was reportedly running operations in the field for the secret war being run by the White House, and his story will change everything Mattes thinks he knows about covert operations.

    • 47 min
    3. CIA

    3. CIA

    Mattes’ new whistleblower starts working with a secret team of leakers within the Intelligence Community. As Mattes’ investigation takes him to Central America, he finds himself dangerously caught in the CIA’s crosshairs.

    • 44 min
    4. Cocaine

    4. Cocaine

    Mattes connects with world powerboat champion and cartel drug smuggler Jorge Morales. Morales says he knows all the people Mattes has been investigating because he has been running drugs for them and paying them to squash his indictment.

    • 44 min
    5. Cover Up

    5. Cover Up

    While the Kerry Investigation is targeted and spied upon by the US Government, the story of the Contra War blows up in the news, and hearings are held, but there is suspicion that the hearings themselves are a cover-up.

    • 43 min
    6. Prosecution

    6. Prosecution

    Mattes quits his job as a public defender to defend Flaco, Kerry gets public hearings of his own, and Mattes defends Morales in a case, and Mattes, again, finds himself in danger.

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
801 Ratings

801 Ratings

FanOfLetgo ,

This is a must-hear!

This excellent podcast brought new dimensions to stories and history that I’ve heard elsewhere. There are many overlapping people that have historic and current significance. For those who love to go down rabbit holes, please listen to this one as it’s based upon facts rather than fiction. Furthermore, preserving global freedoms depend upon understanding why these overlapping, historic actions are so consequential, now.

August West’s bro ,

What’s the point other then mental health hospitals are needed

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to listen to hours of an interview with a coherent schizophrenic who thinks they’re very important and everyone is out to get them (i.e., every schizophrenic), this is your podcast. Other then that, there doesn’t seem to be any purpose or end game that they’re driving toward after 5 episodes.

The Slamdango ,

And it’s still happening today!

Absolutely a must listen, this is what a podcast should be!
Informative, concise as well as entertaining!
John Mattes ( w/ Jon Cryer) take us through one of the most corrupt periods in our government’s history. Highly recommend!

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