Searching for the October surprise.

The article discusses Craig Unger's investigation into the alleged October surprise conspiracy during the 1980 presidential campaign, where Ronald Reagan's team was accused of making a backroom arms deal with Iran to delay the release of American hostages until after the election. Unger's pursuit of the truth led to his career being nearly destroyed, as he faced backlash and lawsuits for his investigative reporting. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, Unger remains committed to uncovering the truth behind the conspiracy, reflecting on America's denial of its dark history and the challenges of revealing ugly truths. [Extracted from the article]