Best Matt Crumpton Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus: Revisiting The Autopsy Evidence with Doug Horne 1:43:30

2d ago1:43:30

1:43:30

If you’ve studied the JFK Assassination for any period of time, you surely know Doug Horne. He served on the staff of the Assassination Records Review Board for the final 3 years of its 4 year lifespan, from August of 1995 through September of 1998. He was hired as a Senior Analyst on the Military Records Team, and was later promoted to head that t…

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Ep 72: LBJ (Part 3) 32:53

9d ago32:53

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In this episode, we begin to explore Johnson’s business dealings, including the radio station he bought, his ties with the Mafia, and Johnson’s close relationship with Bobby Baker. Patreon - Patreon.com/solvingJFK Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfk…

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Ep 71: LBJ (Part 2) 24:55

16d ago24:55

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In this episode, we look at Johnson’s time in the Senate, his views on Civil Rights, and the story of how Lyndon Johnson secured the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination in the 1960 election. Did JFK choose Johnson, or - was the decision forced on him? Patreon - Patreon.com/solvingJFK Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://w…

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Ep 70: LBJ (Part 1) 29:10

23d ago29:10

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Over the next several episodes, we’ll begin the gargantuan task of trying to thoughtfully determine whether Johnson played a role in the president’s murder. While this series is not a deep biography on Lyndon Johnson, we have to provide some context for LBJ the man, so that we can understand where he came from and the patterns of behavior he displa…

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Bonus: Congress Talks JFK (Again!) with James DiEugenio, Paul Bleau, Andrew Iler, and Mark Adamczyk 56:30

1M ago56:30

56:30

In this episode we are joined by my co-authors of The JFK Assassination Chokeholds to talk through the most recent Congressional Hearing on the JFK Assassination held on May 20th. We also chat about the roles of the Secret Service and the FBI/J. Edgar Hoover in the assassination. Please forgive some of the choppy audio in parts as we had Zoom conne…

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 15 (Ep 67-69) with Don from Fourth Reich Archaeology 1:26:37

1M ago1:26:37

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In this episode, we are joined by Don (aka @AngletonOrchids on Twitter) from Fourth Reich Archaeology, a podcast that is deep in to an excellent series on the Warren Commissioners and staffers. We review all of the information about Hoover and the FBI that was discussed in episodes 67-69. What was the role of the FBI in the JFK Assassination? Did H…

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Ep 69: The FBI (Part 3) 36:07

1M ago36:07

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In this episode, we turn our attention to the FBI’s investigation of the assassination. What did J. Edgar Hoover do in the immediate aftermath of President Kennedy’s murder? What Hoover’s relationship like with the Warren Commission? And what was the ultimate role of Hoover, if any, in the murder of President Kennedy? Patreon - Patreon.com/solvingJ…

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Ep 68: The FBI (Part 2) 30:32

2M ago30:32

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In this episode, we look at the specific threats against President Kennedy that the FBI was aware of, but, for whatever reason, did not pass on to the Secret Service. Were any of those threats credible? And did the FBI follow the normal protocols when dealing with them? Then, we turn our attention to the FBI’s relationship with Lee Harvey Oswald. W…

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Ep 67: The FBI (Part 1) 31:06

2M ago31:06

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What was the role of the FBI – if any – in President Kennedy’s death? When we talk about the FBI, the starting point has to be J. Edgar Hoover. The main questions I want to answer about Hoover are whether he had foreknowledge or involvement in a plot to kill President Kennedy, and whether he knowingly participate in a cover-up of the assassination.…

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BONUS: The Congressional Hearing & Top 10 New Records 39:06

2M ago39:06

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In this bonus episode, we revisit the April 1st Congressional hearings, for which Solving JFK had a front row seat. Then, we turn to the top 10 newly declassified records so far. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tikto…

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 14 (Ep 62-66) with Vince Palamara - Part 2 1:00:58

3M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

We continue our conversation with Secret Service expert Vince Palamara about various anomalies with the President's protection in Dallas on November 22, 1963, including the placement of agents on rooftops, removal of agents from the rear of the limo, army intelligence, destruction of Secret Service files, and more. Twitter - https://twitter.com/sol…

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 14 (Ep 62-66) with Vince Palamara - Part 1 1:08:51

3M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

We speak with Secret Service expert Vince Palamara about various anomalies with the President's protection in Dallas on November 22, 1963, including the agent's being hungover, the bubble top removal, the planning of the route, the removal of motorcycles alongside the vehicle, and the rearranging of the motorcade personnel (including removing the p…

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Ep 66: Secret Service (Part 5) 27:48

3M ago27:48

27:48

In this episode, we review Bolden’s claim that, on November 2, 1963, in addition to a potential threat from lone gunman, Thomas Arthur Vallee, there was also a failed plot against President Kennedy in Chicago by four men who had rifles. Bolden says that the Secret Service covered up the Chicago plot, and then, when he tried to come forward to the W…

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Ep 65: Secret Service (Part 4) 30:44

3M ago30:44

30:44

In this episode on the Secret Service, we’ll try to wrap up the remaining issues surrounding the White House Security Detail in Dallas, including claims that the driver of the Presidential limo, Bill Greer, killed President Kennedy, and claims that an agent in the follow up car, George Hickey, killed President Kennedy. Then, we’ll summarize the inf…

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Ep 64: Secret Service (Part 3) 28:27

3M ago28:27

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In this episode, we continue to address issues related to how the Secret Service handled security on November 22nd, 1963, including, the vehicle speed of the presidential limo, rooftop security, the removal of agents from the rear of the limo, the threat research with the Protective Research Section, and the presence of Army Intelligence in the mot…

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Ep 63: Secret Service (Part 2) 34:09

4M ago34:09

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In this episode, we revisit the presidential motorcade in Dallas. But, this time, we’ll zoom in to the motorcade itself, as opposed to what was seen by Secret Service in the motorcade as we previously discussed in Episode 11. Why did the motorcade travel the route it did? Who planned the details of that route? And were there any last minute changes…

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Ep 62: Secret Service (Part 1) 32:15

4M ago32:15

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Over the next few episodes, we’ll analyze the granular details of the Secret Service’s actions on the day of the assassination and the lead up to it. The big overarching question is whether there was something more than mere negligence. Were the security failures a series of unfortunate coincidences, or was there someone intentionally making the mo…

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BONUS: The J Martin Connection with Rob Clark and Joe Borelli from The Lone Gunman Podcast 1:05:53

4M ago1:05:53

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Matt is joined by Rob Clark and Joe Borelli of The Lone Gunman podcast, the longest running JFK Assassination podcast. Rob and Joe share two major research findings: 1) Marina Oswald's business manager 's wife was a CIA contract agent and 2) a kid named John T. Martin made a film showing the outside and inside of General Walker's house, including t…

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BONUS: BREAKING NEWS on the JFK Records with Andrew Iler 59:36

4M ago59:36

59:36

We have a lot of new information to cover in this episode, including some breaking news. We’ll talk about where we are with Trump’s Executive Order to declassify the files, the new Congressional Committee, the 2,400 new JFK Assassination records just discovered by the FBI, and most importantly, the massive revelation that Andrew Iler and some other…

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Season 3 Trailer 5:50

5M ago5:50

5:50

Season 3 of Solving JFK is back, starting on March 5th! We attempt to answer the question "If not Lee Harvey Oswald, who killed President John F. Kennedy?" Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code JFK for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri…

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Bonus: Discussion & Debate with Fred Litwin 1:34:13

7M ago1:34:13

1:34:13

Matt Crumpton and Fred Litwin discuss Oswald's time in New Orleans and related issues. In this episode, a Warren Report critic and a lone assassin believer establish the issues where there is agreement and seek clarification about why there is disagreement on other topics. Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code JFK for a great deal: https:/…

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Ep 61: Season 2 Conclusions (Part 2) 46:30

8M ago46:30

46:30

In this final episode of Season 2, we continue summarizing the big questions we covered this season, including: Did Lee Harvey Oswald Travel to Mexico City? What did LBJ mean when he told Earl Warren about a little incident in Mexico City? What was the role of Ruth and Michael Paine as it relates to Oswald? Did Oswald have intelligence connections?…

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Ep 60: Season 2 Conclusions (Part 1) 46:44

8M ago46:44

46:44

During this season 2 of Solving JFK, we set out to answer the question “Who was Lee Harvey Oswald, really?” Like everything else in the JFK Assassination, to answer that question, we have to address multiple sub-questions, most of which have inconsistent evidence and disputed answers. In part 1 of this season 2 conclusion episode, we look back at t…

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 13 (Episodes 56-59) 1:46:33

8M ago1:46:33

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In this episode, we review Oswald's activities in the Fall of 1963, the culpability or lack thereof of Ruth and Michael Paine, Oswald impersonation attempts, and instances of foreknowledge of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://ww…

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Bonus: Dr. John Nemwan on Mexico City and Popov's Mole 1:12:25

8M ago1:12:25

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In this episode, we chat with army intelligence major, Dr. John Newman. Dr. Newman has written 5 books on the JFK Assassination and provides a unique perspective with his long career in intelligence. We discuss Oswald's trip to Mexico City, as well as Dr. Newman's discoveries about Oswald in his book, Uncovering Popov's Mole. Twitter - https://twit…

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 12 (Episodes 53-55) 42:33

8M ago42:33

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In this episode, we examine the disputed issues related to Oswald's alleged time in Mexico City, inlcluding whether Oswald traveled there, his actions once he was in place, the CIA's inability to capture Oswald on photo or video, and the big picture when it comes to Oswald in Mexico City. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://…

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Ep 59: Foreknowledge 38:14

8M ago38:14

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There are a few instances, some more well known than others, of people seemingly having foreknowledge of the JFK Assassination – meaning that they knew that President Kennedy would be killed before it happened. As we look at these cases, the big questions are whether the alleged foreknowledge was specific and whether the claims about the person hav…

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Ep 58: Oswald Impersonations, Fall 1963 34:47

9M ago34:47

34:47

Over the course of this season 2 of Solving JFK, a recurring theme that we’ve seen is the impersonation of Lee Harvey Oswald. It’s one thing for a witness to say that they saw a guy who they thought looked identical to Oswald when we know that Oswald could not have been there. Witnesses are often incorrect about recollections of what they saw, espe…

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Ep 57: The Paines 29:27

9M ago29:27

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In this episode, we first look at a mysterious package sent to Oswald at the Paine home. Then, we turn to the actions of Ruth and Michael Paine after the assassination of President Kennedy, before summarizing the evidence provided by the Paines to incriminate Lee Harvey Oswald. Was Ruth Paine a misunderstood good Samaritan, or was she a key partici…

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Ep 56: Fall, 1963 26:59

9M ago26:59

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In this episode, we pick up with Oswald back in Dallas. We examine the last 7 weeks of Oswald’s life, including how he got the job at the Texas Schoolbook Depository Building, the continued political activity of Oswald, and the state of the relationship between Lee and Marina on the day of the assassination. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk…

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Bonus: The State of the JFK Records 1:17:54

10M ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Thousands of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, each of which may be up to hundreds of pages long, remain classified, despite the JFK Records Act requiring their declassification by October of 2017, unless extremely stringent requirements were met. We are joined by JFK Records Act expert, attorney, Andrew Iler to p…

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Ep 55: Oswald in Mexico (Part 3) 35:49

10M ago35:49

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In this 3rd and final episode on Oswald in Mexico City, we look at Oswald's alleged meetings with Valeriy Kostikov in the Soviet Consulate and Silvia Duran in the Cuban consulate. We also examine the letter Oswald allegedly wrote to the Soviet Embassy when he was back in Dallas, and take a look at what Marina Oswald said about Mexico City. Finally,…

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Ep 54: Oswald in Mexico City (Part 2) 32:16

10M ago32:16

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In this second of 3 episodes on Mexico City, we examine Oswald's alleged movements once he was in Mexico City, in particular, at the Cuban and Soviet consulates. We also look at the photographic and audio evidence from CIA surveillance, or the lack thereof. Finally, we analyze what J. Edgar Hoover had to say about Oswald's time in Mexico City. Twit…

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Ep 53: Oswald in Mexico City (Part 1) 30:40

10M ago30:40

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In this first of 3 episodes on Mexico City, we examine Oswald's travels from New Orleans to Mexico City. We also look at conflicting evidence that indicates that Oswald was in Texas at the same time when he was supposed to be in Mexico, including the story of Sylvia Odio. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/…

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 11 (Episodes 50-52) Featuring Jeff Crudele 1:26:12

11M ago1:26:12

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I am joined by Jeff Crudele from JFK: The Enduring Secret to discuss the second half of our series on Lee Harvey Oswald in New Orleans in the Summer of 1963. We look at the Clinton/Jackson Incident, David Ferrie's associations and actions, and the big picture of Jim Garrison's trial against Clay Shaw. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebo…

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 10 (Episodes 46-49) Featuring James DiEugenio 1:23:07

11M ago1:23:07

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In this 10th edition of Recap and Rebuttals, we’ll be talking Reily Coffee Company, Judyth Vary Baker, State Department Lookout Cards, the ties between Oswald and Guy Banister, Oswald’s FPCC work, his arrest in New Orleans, and subsequent media blitz there. We are joined by author/screenwriter James DiEugenio. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingj…

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Ep 52: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 7) 34:29

12M ago34:29

34:29

In this final episode on Oswald in New Orleans, we cover the high level overview of Jim Garrison's trial against Clay Shaw. We attempt to answer the big questions about Garrison’s case: what started it? Who was Clay Shaw? Was he the same person as Clay Bertrand? What was Garrison’s theory of the case? And was Garrison able to establish the facts th…

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Ep 51: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 6) 23:21

12M ago23:21

23:21

In this episode we look at the life and connections of David Ferrie - a man who was involved with Cuban exiles, Guy Banister, Carlos Marcello, and allegedly, Lee Harvey Oswald and Clay Shaw. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https…

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Ep 50: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 5) 31:04

12M ago31:04

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In this episode, we turn our attention to two rural Louisiana towns north of Baton Rouge: Jackson and Clinton. Is it true that Oswald visited these towns in the Summer of 1963? If so, what was he doing? And was Oswald accompanied by David Ferrie and Clay Shaw? Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk I…

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Ep 49: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 4) 31:19

1y ago31:19

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In this episode, we focus on Oswald’s Fair Play for Cuba Committee activities in New Orleans. How did he get started? Why did he get arrested? And what’s the story behind Oswald being featured on a New Orleans radio station in support of Fair Play for Cuba? Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Inst…

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Ep 48: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 3) 32:34

1y ago32:34

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In this episode, we look at Guy Banister and Lee Harvey Oswald. Did Oswald ever do any work for Banister? And is it true that Oswald had an office at 544 Camp Street, which was in the same building as Banister’s detective agency? What are we to make of the Fair Play for Cuba Committee materials that Oswald stamped 544 Camp Street? Twitter - https:/…

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Ep 47: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 2) 30:53

1y ago30:53

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In this episode, we examine Lee Harvey Oswald's passport renewal, which was not slowed down by the presence of State Department look out cards (though, it perhaps should have been.) We also examine the background of Guy Banister, including the Bolton Ford incident and the Houma/Schlumberger Raid. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - …

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Ep 46: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 1) 28:24

1y ago28:24

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In this episode, we examine Lee Harvey Oswald's time working at Reily Coffee Company in New Orleans, including the connections of the Company's owner, whether there was a NASA-Reily Coffee link, and the claims of Judyth Vary Baker about her relationship with Oswald. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvin…

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 9 (Episodes 43-45) Featuring Michael Lombardi 1:15:47

1y ago1:15:47

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In this episode we are joined by 3 time Super Bowl winner and JFK Assassination researcher, Michael Lombardi. We cover the arguments for and against the authenticity of the backyard photographs, and we look at whether Oswald is responsible for the General Walker shooting. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/…

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 8 (Episodes 39-42) Featuring Max Good 1:17:46

1y ago1:17:46

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In this episode we are joined by Max Good, director of 2022's The Assassination & Mrs. Paine. We speak with Max about his experiences from the film and discuss the disputed questions in Episodes 39-42, with a focus on the White Russians, George de Mohrenschildt, and Ruth and Michael Paine. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https:/…

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Ep 45: The Walker Shooting 39:32

1y ago39:32

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In this episode, we examine the evidence and witness statements related to the General Walker shooting. Did Lee Harvey Oswald fire at General Walker, or was it someone else? Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com…

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Ep 44: The Backyard Photos (Part 2) 28:27

1y ago28:27

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In this episode, we continue analyzing the backyard photos, with a focus on nine specific arguments made by Warren Report crtiics about their authenticity. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solvingjfk Trans…

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Ep 43: The Backyard Photos (Part 1) 27:53

1y ago27:53

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In this episode, we examine the backyard photos, with an emphasis on the HSCA's photographic panel, and the details regarding how the photos were found and the chain of posession for the Imperial Reflex Camera. Were the backyard photos legit, thus proving that Oswald likely acted alone, or are they not what they seem to be? Twitter - https://twitte…

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Ep 42: Oswald Back in Dallas (Part 4) 25:36

1y ago25:36

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With George de Mohrenschildt stepping out of the picture to go to Haiti, Ruth Paine begins to develop a relationship with Marina Oswald. In this episode, we do a deep dive on the background and relatonships of Ruth Paine and her husband, Michael Paine. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram…

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Ep 41: Oswald Back in Dallas (Part 3) 28:31

1y ago28:31

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In this episode, we do one final deep dive into the life and death of George de Mohrenschildt to help us determine what he was really up to, including his business contacts related to Haiti, his relationship and written correspondence with former president George H.W. Bush, the story of Willem Oltmans, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding d…

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