Podcasts about Lee Harvey Oswald

Bestselling author and noted historian Mark Shaw returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to discuss his latest research and his newest book. They strengthen his conclusion that New Orleans mafia don Carlos Marcello was the point person pulling the strings behind the murders of JFK and famed journalist Dorothy Kilgallen. And, for the first time, he also links Marcello to the murder of Robert Kennedy. In his previous books, Shaw established the connections between Marcello, Oswald, Ruby and Kilgallen and Marcello's use of Kilgallen's lover to silence her before she could expose Marcello's involvement in the JFK assassination. In his latest book, Abuse of Power, Shaw lays out compelling evidence that Marcello's pattern of using patsies to exact his revenge culminated in his setting Sirhan Sirhan up to take the fall for the assassination of RFK on June 6, 1968.  Shaw's new research includes his examination of the JFK assassination records recently released by the federal government. In those files is a December 1985 FBI transcript in which Carlos Marcello was taped “confessing” to his role in JFK's death: “Yeah, I had the son of a b---h killed. I'm glad I did. I wish I could have done it myself.”  Shaw investigates whether Marcello decided on a similar approach when it became clear in early 1968 that RFK could become president. Shaw says that since Robert Kennedy, as attorney general, had ordered Marcello deported in April 1961, charging him with racketeering, Marcello had no intention of allowing RFK to get in his way again and so had Bobby killed.  Shaw alleges that Marcello used his “associate,” mobster Mickey Cohen, who controlled the Southern California racetracks, including Santa Anita, and knew the layout of the Ambassador Hotel where RFK was killed, to “recruit” 24-year-old Sirhan just as the mafia don had recruited Lee Harvey Oswald to assassinate JFK. Evidence for Shaw's allegation is a never-before-published, eyewitness, video-taped account from John Shear, a celebrated paddock captain at Santa Anita Racetrack. He had hired Sirhan to work as a “hot walker” at the racetrack and considered him “easily manipulated.”  Shortly before RFK was killed, Shear noticed that Sirhan was all dressed up, had money and was hanging around nearby Hollywood Park Racetrack with “two hoodlums” despite being poorly paid and having gambling debts. Shaw says that shortly after RFK's murder, it was Shear who first identified Sirhan for the LAPD and the FBI from the photo of Sirhan being shown on TV—but Shear was never contacted by either the LAPD or the FBI about Sirhan, pointing to a cover up.  Then, just as twice before regarding JFK's and Kilgallen's deaths, the trail of evidence quickly and suspiciously went cold. Join us as Shaw makes sense of the newfound evidence and heats up his call for justice in the murders of JFK, Dorothy Kilgallen and Robert Kennedy. A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs. OrganizerGeorge Hammond  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time Stamps:2:35 - Influencer Wars Kayfabe7:45 - J6 Pipe Bomber Part 216:02 - PsyOps, Fedjackets, & OKBOMB41:19 - Epstein Artwork -- Manchurian Mind Control56:47 - Postmortem/Call-in Portion1:04:32 - Trump's $310M Lawsuit alleging Epstein - Identical Trafficking Operation1:08:19 - Pedophile Breeding Experiments & TWA Flight 8001:25:15 - Luigi Mangione's pretrial evidentiary hearing updateVenture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect:Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand.In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid.Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture.Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us: Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand. Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Please consider supporting my work- Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the public No Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274 No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAO Vurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#InfluencerWarsKayfabe #J6PipeBomberPartTwo #OKBOMB #TimMcVeigh #LeeHarveyOswald #JFKAssassination #Watergate #TWAFlight800 #ColumbineMassacre #StarChamber #WhiteEagleUnderground #EpsteinArtwork #PodestaArtwork #ManchurianMindControl #Postmortem #TrumpTraffickingOperation #TrumpLawsuit #PedophileBreedingExperiments #LuigiMangione #MangioneMadness

Time Stamps: 2:35 - Influencer Wars Kayfabe 7:45 - J6 Pipe Bomber Part 216:02 - PsyOps, Fedjackets, & OKBOMB41:19 - Epstein Artwork -- Manchurian Mind Control56:47 - Postmortem/Call-in Portion1:04:32 - Trump's $310M Lawsuit alleging Epstein - Identical Trafficking Operation1:08:19 - Pedophile Breeding Experiments & TWA Flight 8001:25:15 - Luigi Mangione's pretrial evidentiary hearing updateVenture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect: Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand. In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid. Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture. Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us: Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand.Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide. Please consider supporting our work- Austin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540Austin's Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnderclassPodcast#InfluencerWarsKayfabe #J6PipeBomberPartTwo #OKBOMB #TimMcVeigh #LeeHarveyOswald #JFKAssassination #Watergate #TWAFlight800 #ColumbineMassacre #StarChamber #WhiteEagleUnderground #EpsteinArtwork #PodestaArtwork #ManchurianMindControl #Postmortem #TrumpTraffickingOperation #TrumpLawsuit #PedophileBreedingExperiments #LuigiMangione #MangioneMadnessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540/support.

Amazon Link - https://a.co/d/f4vLpXFThe FBI agent assigned to investigate Lee Harvey Oswald a month prior to the president's assassination presents his testimony for the first time, revealing how political intrigue prevented the relationship of Oswald and the Soviets from coming to light.BBB&JOEBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

Episode 307 is the twentieth  episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder.  David Belin, the celebrated Warren Commission attorney called  it the "Rosetta Stone" of the JFK assassination. It may very well be just that...but for other reasons! In  this  twentieth episode, we tell the story of Igor Vaganov. a Russian-born émigré who was present in Dallas, Texas, during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November 1963.  In this episode, we detail Vaganov's history, including his Navy service, marksmanship skills, use of aliases, and criminal record, noting his hasty arrival in Dallas just days before the event. Researchers highlight several coincidences, such as Vaganov's residency in Oak Cliff near key figures like Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby, his brief employment next door to the Carousel Club, and his ownership of firearms and a modified CB radio potentially useful for communications jamming. Furthermore, the sources focus heavily on Vaganov's unaccounted-for whereabouts during the time of the assassination and the murder of Officer J.D. Tippit, noting his description matched an eyewitness account of an accomplice. While Vaganov was quickly cleared by the FBI, his actions, the presence of cryptic notes and a torn playing card, and subsequent investigative focus keep him a subject of interest in JFK conspiracy theories. Yes…there is a grave possibility that the true "Rosetta Stone" of November 22nd, 1963, might just lie in the quiet Dallas suburb of Oak Cliff, waiting for us to finally put the pieces together. This is a wander I've created especially for you…and of all the wanders you have taken with me, this Tippit series  may be the most thrilling of all! And don't worry, as the fall winds turn cooler, we will all be vacationing once again, in Mexico…I think  you know what I mean by that. But our new wander takes precedent.  As we wind down the Tippit series, I hope that you will enjoy these last few episodes of what is one of the most riveting aspects of the JFK assassination story. 

In this episode of Gangland Wire, Gary Jenkins interviews bestselling author Mark Shaw about his explosive new research into the JFK and RFK assassinations — and the hidden role of New Orleans Mafia boss Carlos Marcello. Shaw breaks down newly uncovered FBI documents, including Marcello's alleged 1985 prison confession claiming involvement in JFK's murder. We explore Marcello's long-running war with Robert Kennedy, the suspicious death of journalist Dorothy Kilgallen, and significant inconsistencies in the official story of RFK's assassination. This conversation challenges the lone-gunman narrative and exposes how organized crime, politics, and government investigations may have collided to shape American history. Subscribe to get notified about new content. 0:10 The Kennedy Connection 21:37 Sirhan’s Background Uncovered 31:56 The Role of Marcello in Assassinations 44:54 The Quest for Justice

Episode 306 is the nineteenth  episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder.  David Belin, the celebrated Warren Commission attorney called  it the "Rosetta Stone" of the JFK assassination. It may very well be just that...but for other reasons! In  this nineteenth  episode, we tell the story of Air Force Sergeant Robert Vinson. On the morning of November 22, 1963 Vinson boarded a flight at Andrews Air Force Base bound for Lowry Airforce Base in  Colorado.  He was hitching a ride to his duty station at Ent Air Force Base and the plane was empty with the exception of Sergeant Vinson, the pilot and the copilot. Shortly after take off, the crew announced president Kennedy's shooting in Dallas and the plane made an immediate detour south. It was not long before they were over Dallas, a city that Vinson recognized as he peered out the window. They would soon land on a sandy strip of land along the Trinity River in Dallas, and without shutting down the aircraft engines, would take on two passengers. From there they would fly to Roswell Air Force Base in New Mexico. The purported landing area would have put the plane close to  Oak Cliff.  One of the men who boarded in Dallas was Latino. The other was a taller Caucasian man. The pilots and the two men would hastily depart the aircraft upon landing at Roswell. A departure from the original flight plan, Vinson was forced to stay overnight at Roswell and catch a plane the next day to Colorado. But that night he would see pictures of Lee Harvey Oswald on television and feel certain that one of the passengers on the plane, the Caucasian, bore a striking resemblance  to Oswald. Vinson would keep this information private until after he retired from the Airforce.  Could it have been Oswald's double?  Yes…there is a grave possibility that the true "Rosetta Stone" of November 22nd, 1963, might just lie in the quiet Dallas suburb of Oak Cliff, waiting for us to finally put the pieces together. This is a wander I've created especially for you…and of all the wanders you have taken with me, this Tippit series  may be the most thrilling of all! And don't worry, as the fall winds turn cooler, we will all be vacationing once again, in Mexico…I think  you know what I mean by that. But our new wander takes precedent.  As we wind down the Tippit series, I hope that you will enjoy these last few episodes of what is one of the most riveting aspects of the JFK assassination story. 

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the death of Lee Harvey Oswald, the release of “The Super Bowl Shuffle,” the first issue of Playboy magazine, and more. Sponsored by UI Health.

Episode 305 is the eighteenth  episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder.  David Belin, the celebrated Warren Commission attorney called  it the "Rosetta Stone" of the JFK assassination. It may very well be just that...but for other reasons! In  this eighteenth  episode, we tell the story of one of the most blatant evidence tampering episodes within the case.  And perhaps one of the most blatant ever in any such high profile case. The police logs that officially capture the  conversations and the exact time in which they occur were uniquely suited to pinpoint the time of Tippit's death, and thus prove or disprove Oswald's ability to even be at the scene of the crime in time to commit the murder. When it became clear that this information was going to prove the authorities wrong, they altered the transcripts and obfuscated other evidence contained in those logs in order to conceal the fact that many officers were in the Oak Cliff area even when they had no business being there. The combination of these changes were not only designed to shut door the on the case and ensure that Oswald was to be identified as the killer, but they also avoided the obvious questions of a wider conspiracy that may have involved a number of individuals within the Dallas Police Department.  Yes…there is a grave possibility that the true "Rosetta Stone" of November 22nd, 1963, might just lie in the quiet Dallas suburb of Oak Cliff, waiting for us to finally put the pieces together. This is a wander I've created especially for you…and of all the wanders you have taken with me, this may be the most thrilling of all! And don't worry, as the fall winds turn cooler, we will all be vacationing once again, in Mexico…I think  you know what I mean by that. But our new wander takes precedent.  As we wind down the Tippit series, I hope that you will enjoy these last few episodes of what is one of the most riveting aspects of the JFK assassination story. 

Episode 304 is the seventeenth episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder.  David Belin, the celebrated Warren Commission attorney called  it the "Rosetta Stone" of the JFK assassination. It may very well be just that...but for other reasons! In  this seventeenth  episode, We revisit in more detail the ballistics evidence including its chain of custody along with the fingerprints  lifted from the car. Fingerprints that did not match Oswalds and yet he had his hands all over the car just minutes before. That is, if it was Oswald. Another classic example of  important pieces of evidence ignored and obfuscated by the authorities during the course of the investigation.  Yes…there is a grave possibility that the true "Rosetta Stone" of November 22nd, 1963, might just lie in the quiet Dallas suburb of Oak Cliff, waiting for us to finally put the pieces together. This is a wander I've created especially for you…and of all the wanders you have taken with me, this may be the most thrilling of all! And don't worry, as the fall winds turn cooler, we will all be vacationing once again, in Mexico…I think  you know what I mean by that. But our new wander takes precedent.  As we wind down the Tippit series, I hope that you will enjoy these last few episodes of what is one of the most riveting aspects of the JFK assassination story. 

To even ask who killed John F. Kennedy—if not Lee Harvey Oswald—is to entertain the possibility of conspiracy. But after decades of studying the evidence, interviewing hundreds of witnesses, I can't ignore what we've uncovered. This episode is a brief overview of why I believe Lee Harvey Oswald was not the assassin of President John F. Kennedy. And in future episodes, we ask the question ..... If Oswald didn't kill Kennedy ..... then who did?

Episode 303 is the sixteenth episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder.  David Belin, the celebrated Warren Commission attorney called  it the "Rosetta Stone" of the JFK assassination. It may very well be just that...but for other reasons! In  this sixteenth  episode, we tell the story of the Dallas police squad car appearing in front of Oswald's rooming house right at about 1:00PM as he was changing and about to exit. The car approached slowly, honked twice and then proceeded slowly away. This was clearly observed by housekeeper Earlene Roberts.  From her window, she clearly saw a cruiser with two uniformed police officers contained in it. And she clearly identified it as car 207 in three separate documents including two FBI interviews in the first week after the assassination with  the first occurring on November 23rd and the second occurring on November 29th. Her December 5th affidavit reaffirmed the car number again.  She and the owner of the rooming house were subsequently harassed by both the police and others and ultimately by the time of her testimony at the Warren Commission, she became unsure of the car's number.  Another classic example of such an important piece of evidence ignored and obfuscated by the authorities during the course of the investigation.  Yes…there is a grave possibility that the true "Rosetta Stone" of November 22nd, 1963, might just lie in the quiet Dallas suburb of Oak Cliff, waiting for us to finally put the pieces together. This is a wander I've created especially for you…and of all the wanders you have taken with me, this may be the most thrilling of all! And don't worry, as the fall winds turn cooler, we will all be vacationing once again, in Mexico…I think  you know what I mean by that. But our new wander takes precedent.  As we wind down the Tippit series, I hope that you will enjoy these last few episodes of what is one of the most riveting aspects of the JFK assassination story. 

As the end of the Russia/Ukraine war draws near, the words of President Kennedy's assassin Lee Harvey Oswald come to mind- "I'm just a patsy."

This Day in Legal History: Lee Harvey Oswald ShotOn November 24, 1963, two days after President John F. Kennedy's assassination, the nation watched in shock as Lee Harvey Oswald—the alleged assassin—was gunned down on live television. The shooter, Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby, entered the basement of the Dallas police headquarters and fatally shot Oswald as he was being transferred to the county jail. The killing unfolded in front of journalists, cameras, and law enforcement, searing itself into the American consciousness and further fueling public distrust in official accounts of the assassination.Though Ruby claimed his act was motivated by grief and a desire to spare Jacqueline Kennedy the ordeal of a trial, his actions raised immediate concerns about the adequacy of security in high-profile cases. Oswald's death eliminated any opportunity for a public trial, which would have offered a transparent legal accounting of the events in Dallas. Ruby was later convicted of murder, though his conviction was overturned on appeal before he died of cancer in 1967.The legal ramifications of Oswald's televised murder were broad and lasting. It led to reforms in detainee protection, prompted scrutiny over media access in sensitive law enforcement operations, and spotlighted the vulnerability of chain of custody and judicial process in emotionally charged cases. The event also highlighted the need for careful separation between law enforcement procedures and the media spectacle surrounding them. Ruby's case prompted legal scholars to revisit the balance between a defendant's right to a fair trial and the public's right to observe proceedings.This legal flashpoint helped set the stage for subsequent debates about pretrial publicity, venue changes, and judicial instructions to mitigate media influence on juries. It also foreshadowed a new era where courtroom access and high-profile criminal justice collided in an age of mass media.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will hear arguments in a press freedom case between the Associated Press (AP) and President Donald Trump's administration. The case centers on whether the White House violated constitutional protections by restricting AP's access to presidential events after the agency refused to adopt Trump's preferred term “Gulf of America” instead of the long-recognized “Gulf of Mexico.”In April, a federal judge—appointed by Trump—granted a preliminary injunction in AP's favor, requiring the administration to restore the agency's full access. However, the appeals court later paused that ruling while it considers the government's challenge. The Trump administration argues that news organizations do not have a constitutional right to “special access” to areas like the Oval Office.AP's lawsuit, filed in February, claims the restrictions are retaliatory and violate the First and Fifth Amendments. The case has drawn attention for its potential implications beyond journalism, touching on the broader question of whether the government can punish speech that conflicts with its messaging. The administration has defended its actions as part of a general press policy rather than targeted retaliation.The conflict escalated after Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf, which AP chose not to adopt due to its editorial standards. The White House then limited the agency's access and removed AP and Reuters from the regular press pool. AP has framed the case as critical to preventing government coercion of the press.US appeals court to rule if Trump can ban AP from Oval Office | ReutersNewly unsealed court filings allege that Meta Platforms shut down internal research after discovering evidence that Facebook use caused measurable harm to users' mental health. In a 2020 internal study, dubbed “Project Mercury,” Meta partnered with Nielsen to examine the effects of Facebook deactivation. Users who left the platform for a week reported lower levels of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social comparison—results the company allegedly found troubling enough to halt further study and dismiss as tainted by public bias.Despite internal acknowledgment that the findings were valid, Meta did not publish the results and later told Congress it could not quantify harm from its products. The lawsuit—filed by U.S. school districts against Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google—claims the platforms concealed known risks from users, parents, and educators. Plaintiffs also allege that Meta's safety features were deliberately underdeveloped, and that high thresholds for user removal allowed exploitative behavior to persist unchecked.Among the more serious accusations: Meta allegedly deprioritized child safety concerns in favor of platform growth, suppressed internal safety testing, and allowed human trafficking accounts to remain active until repeated violations were flagged—up to 17 times. Plaintiffs say Meta and other companies also tried to buy favorable public positioning by sponsoring child advocacy groups, such as TikTok's internal brag about its influence over the National PTA.Meta has denied the allegations, calling them misleading and based on selective quotes. The company says it has robust teen safety measures and that accounts involved in trafficking are now removed upon first report. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for January in federal court.Meta buried ‘causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege | ReutersThe Trump administration is moving forward with plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and relocate its functions across six other federal agencies, including Labor and Health and Human Services. According to multiple sources familiar with the effort, senior officials and department directors have been required to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), an uncommon move for a civilian agency without a national security mandate. These agreements are reportedly being used to limit information sharing as the reorganization proceeds behind closed doors.Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the restructuring this week, framing it as a way to “end federal micromanagement” while still supporting education through other agencies. Some staff have already transitioned to new posts, and more are expected to relocate by January. However, specifics on the timeline and scope of the overhaul remain vague, even to congressional oversight committees and education advocates.Critics argue the administration is sidelining Congress and the public in what they call an opaque and potentially destabilizing shift. Senator Patty Murray called the effort “sabotage,” citing the lack of transparency and collaboration. Meanwhile, McMahon has reportedly met with lawmakers and urged Congress to formalize the changes through legislation, though no formal bill has yet been introduced.US Education Department requiring non-disclosure agreements in Trump reorganization, sources say | ReutersIn a deep-dive investigation, FOIAball uncovered how UCLA Athletics appears to have routed large sums of money intended for football player NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals through a tax-exempt charity—Shelter 37, run by the co-founder of the school's official NIL collective, Bruins for Life. This maneuver may have allowed donors to receive tax deductions for contributions that ultimately compensated athletes, despite recent IRS rulings stating such collectives do not qualify for charitable status.Emails obtained through public records show that UCLA development staff actively coached donors to send checks to Shelter 37 while explicitly designating those funds for Bruins for Life, the school's NIL program. These emails often discussed timing, amounts, and communication with the charity's leadership to ensure the money was redirected as intended. In several cases, UCLA staff reassured donors that contributions through donor-advised funds (DAFs)—normally restricted from supporting private benefit—could be routed to Shelter 37 and still benefit athletes.After the IRS began denying charitable status to NIL collectives in 2023 due to private benefit concerns, most programs shifted to non-deductible donations. But UCLA's workaround relied on Shelter 37's 501(c)(3) status to continue offering donors deductions, despite Shelter 37's own filings showing the vast majority of its funds in 2024—$3.6 million of $4.8 million—were raised for UCLA football NIL purposes. By contrast, it spent only $200 on scholarships for at-risk youth, its purported mission.Legal experts, including yours truly, told FOIAball that this could constitute fraudulent behavior, noting that charities must exercise control over their funds and serve the public interest—not act as pass-throughs for private benefit. UCLA officials, when asked for comment, did not address the specifics. Meanwhile, Shelter 37's president denied improper coordination but acknowledged the charity paid players to appear at events, an arrangement experts say still violates nonprofit law if the real intent is athlete compensation.How UCLA used a friendly charity to get tax-free NIL money This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

She was among the first aboard the Trump Train, now Marjorie Taylor Greene is stepping down. The five-term Congresswoman's surprise announcement has come amid a fracture in the G.O.P. between the MAGA faction and establishment republicans over a battle for the future of the Party. On this edition of the PAC-Man Podcast, Ted Flint speculates as to why Greene is calling it a career. Also, there is a growing body of evidence to suggest that Lee Harvey Oswald may not have pulled the trigger on that fateful day in Dallas 62 years that took the life of a young president.

Ruth Paine passed away August 31, 2025. I attended a Memorial for her at the Quaker Retirement Village, Santa Rosa, November 2, 2025. Her friend and "archivist" as she once called him, Joe Alesi shares his memories of Ruth. She was a witness to history - her testimony to the Warren Commission about JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was pivotal to their findings of his culpability.

On this episode, Dr. Sky sits down with author Todd C. Elliott for a deep dive into the mysteries of the JFK assassination, including the little known story of Rose Cheramie. Todd outlines his research into Cheramie's alleged foreknowledge of the assassination, her ties to the Louisiana underworld, and her claim that she was traveling with men on their way to Dallas to kill the president. Dr. Sky and Todd also explore Lee Harvey Oswald's background, the Warren Commission, the role of the CIA and organized crime, the death of Officer Tippit, and the televised shooting of Oswald by Jack Ruby. Callers from across the country join the conversation with theories, questions, and personal memories from November 22, 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California joins host Renée Rothauge to reflect on how his civil rights-era upbringing in Mississippi, his clerkship for U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas – where he contributed to Roe v. Wade and Sierra Club v. Morton – and his experiences as a trial attorney all shaped his judicial philosophy. He discusses his transition from private practice to the federal bench, his belief in the jury trial, and his enduring respect for the United States District Court. Alsup also shares insights from his novel The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald and his memoir Won Over, revealing a lifetime devoted to fairness, truth, and the pursuit of justice.

Paul Gregory argues that Lee Harvey Oswald's primary motive was a profound belief that he was special and destined for greatness, fostered by his mother. Gregory insists Oswald is often underestimated, highlighting his achievements as a master manipulator who deceived the Soviets and planned the General Walker assassination attempt. A secondary but major factor was Marina, who constantly scorned his intelligence and manhood, making him feel worthless. Oswald's trial was meant to be his glorious moment to demonstrate his brilliance to the world and Marina. Killing the president offered a way to prove himself to his wife and establish himself as a historical figure. Guest: Paul Gregory. 1961

Paul Gregory discusses his book, The Oswalds, focusing on his father, Pete Gregory, a Russian-speaking oil engineer. On November 22, 1963, Pete was near the Texas Hotel in Fort Worth when President Kennedy departed. Later that afternoon, Paul, a student in Oklahoma, learned the president had been shot and watched the news. When the bruised suspect was brought in on television, Paul immediately recognized him, declaring he knew that guy. Paul was picked up the next morning for interrogation by the Secret Service and local police due to his association with Lee Harvey Oswald. Guest: Paul Gregory. 1963

Paul Gregory recounts how his father, Pete Gregory, first met Lee Harvey Oswald in June 1962 after being contacted by the Texas Employment Office. Oswald, recently returned from three years in Minsk, sought work utilizing his Russian language skills. Pete, a fluent Russian speaker, tested Lee and, finding his Russian fluent but grammatically poor, wrote a letter supporting him. Later, Paul met Lee and Marina and proposed taking Russian lessons from Marina to practice with a native speaker. The Oswalds were very poor, living off Lee's tight $56 weekly earnings. Marina eventually earned $35 for the lessons, which she considered a fantastically large amount of money. Guest: Paul Gregory.

Paul Gregory reveals that in April 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald, agitated and shaken, confessed to Marina that he attempted to assassinate General Edwin Walker in Dallas. Marina found a note giving her directions if he failed to return. Though she realized he was deeply disturbed, she kept the event secret until the Warren Commission. Shortly after, Oswald moved to New Orleans, seeking to build credentials as a "radical operative" for Fidel Castro, hoping to secure a Cuban visa that would lead to a Soviet visa. Paul Gregory notes that despite his growing delusions, there was absolutely no indication whatsoever that he was planning to assassinate the president of the United States at this time. Guest: Paul Gregory.

Paul Gregory chronicles Lee Harvey Oswald's burial at Rose Hill, which was quiet, with reporters carrying the coffin. Marina, in a daze, performed Russian rituals when viewing the body and was deeply impacted by watching the Kennedy funeral on television. Margarite's difficulty was evident as she persistently asserted her dead son was innocent, claiming he was a hero and clashing openly with Secret Service agents, who grew exasperated knowing he was guilty. Margarite was living in a fantasy world, later claiming agents wanted to murder her. Pete Gregory maintained strict secrecy regarding the women's location, even from the FBI. Ultimately, Marina had to be moved away from her delusional mother-in-law. Guest: Paul Gregory. 1963

Paul Gregory visited Dealey Plaza to assess the assassination, concluding the shot was fairly easy as the presidential limousine slowed down to turn. He emphasizes that the route was chosen only four days prior, undermining long-term conspiracy planning. Paul and his father were later targeted by conspiracy theories linking them to radical Russian interests. The discussion focuses heavily on Margarite Oswald's testimony before the Warren Commission, where she behaved like a deranged woman, insisting her son was a hero and demanding legal representation and subpoena rights. The Commission allowed her to speak to demonstrate her instability. Her influence is identified as a major explanatory factor in virtually everything Lee Harvey Oswald did. Guest: Paul Gregory.

Episode 302 is the  fifteenth episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder.  David Belin, the celebrated Warren Commission attorney called  it the "Rosetta Stone" of the JFK assassination. It may very well be just that...but for other reasons! In  this fifteenth episode, we tell the story of Tippit's love life and extramarital affair.  The purpose is to highlight Tippit in his context and point out his personal vulnerabilities that may have played into what happened on November 22nd and his involvement in it.  Yes…there is a grave possibility that the true "Rosetta Stone" of November 22nd, 1963, might just lie in the quiet Dallas suburb of Oak Cliff, waiting for us to finally put the pieces together. This is a wander I've created especially for you…and of all the wanders you have taken with me, this may be the most thrilling of all! And don't worry, as the fall winds turn cooler, we will all be vacationing once again, in Mexico…I think  you know what I mean by that. But our new wander takes precedent.  As we wind down the Tippit series, I hope that you will enjoy these last few episodes of what is one of the most riveting aspects of the JFK assassination story. 

In this updated and revised edition, James DiEugenio dissects the new Oscar-nominated film, The Post, and how it disingenuously represents the Pentagon Papers saga, to the detriment of the true heroes of the operation. The story of the film stems from the failed attempt of Academy Award–winning actor Tom Hanks and producer Gary Goetzman to make Vincent Bugliosi's mammoth book about the Kennedy assassination, Reclaiming History, into a miniseries. He exposes the questionable origins of Reclaiming History in a dubious mock trial for cable television, in which Bugliosi played the role of an attorney prosecuting Lee Harvey Oswald for murder, and how this formed the basis for the epic tome.JFK: The Evidence Today lists the myriad problems with Bugliosi's book and explores the cooperation of the mainstream press in concealing many facts during the publicity campaign for the book and how this lack of scrutiny led Hanks and Goetzman—cofounders of the production company Playtone—to purchase the film rights. DiEugenio then shows how the failed film adapted from that book, entitled Parkland, does not resemble Bugliosi's book and examines why.This book reveals the connections between Washington and Hollywood, as well as the CIA influence in the film community today. It includes an extended look at the little-known aspects of the lives and careers of Bugliosi, Hanks, and Goetzman. JFK: The Evidence Today sheds light on the Kennedy assassination, New Hollywood, and political influence on media in America.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

On this episode of Truth Be Told Paranormal, host Tony Sweet takes you deep into one of the most overlooked but most critical moments connected to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy: the murder of Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit.Joining us is Dale K. Myers, Emmy Award–winning researcher and author of With Malice: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Murder of Officer J.D. Tippit. For more than three decades, Myers has meticulously reconstructed the timeline, eyewitness accounts, ballistics, and movements of Lee Harvey Oswald in the hour after JFK was shot.In this gripping conversation, we break down why the Tippit murder matters, what the evidence really reveals, and how Dale's groundbreaking investigative work challenges misconceptions that have survived for 60+ years.If you think you know the JFK story… think again.Tune in and discover the murder that set the manhunt in motion — and the clues it left behind.

Few photographs have been as scrutinized or as controversial as the image of Lee Harvey Oswald standing in his backyard, holding a rifle and Marxist newspapers. This image became damning evidence against Oswald as it depicted him with the same type of rifle used to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. From the moment the photo surfaced, conspiracy theories abounded. Critics claimed it was a forgery, pointing to supposed inconsistencies in lighting and shadows, Oswald's facial features, the proportionality of the rifle, and his seemingly precarious pose. Were the pictures faked? Were they used to set up Oswald?

Why not have a go at understanding one of the most famous conspiracies of the 20th Century?We will probably never get an answer for what really happened in Dallas on November 22, 1963. But in this episode, we're questioning why? What is the evidence that prevents us from believing the conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald was a lone gunman.To explore this, Don is joined by Jefferson Morley. Jefferson is a former Washington Post writer and the journalist responsible for the JFK Facts substack, where he investigates the evidence and any new evidence as it comes to light.Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer was Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this explosive episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins dives deep into one of the most complex and mysterious figures of the Cold War era—Ricardo “Monkey” Morales, a Cuban exile whose life intersected with the CIA, the anti-Castro underground, Las Vegas mobsters, and even the JFK assassination. Gary welcomes Rick Morales Jr., son of Monkey Morales, and author Sean Oliver, co-writer of the new book Monkey Morales: The True Story of a Mythic Cuban Exile Assassin, CIA Operative, FBI Informant, Smuggler, and Dad. Together, they unravel the incredible life of a man who was at once a patriot, a spy, and a killer. Rick recounts growing up in Miami's Little Havana, where his father's shadow loomed large—rumored to have ties to the JFK assassination and known for his secret missions across the world. From escaping Cuba as a disillusioned Castro loyalist to training as part of the CIA's Operation 40 assassination unit, Monkey Morales lived a life that reads like a spy thriller. Sean Oliver walks listeners through Monkey's covert missions in Africa's Congo, his deep ties to other operatives like Frank Sturgis and Barry Seal, and the secret wars that connected Cuban exiles, the CIA, and organized crime. The conversation also explores how Monkey became entangled with Lefty Rosenthal, the Chicago Outfit's Las Vegas gambling mastermind, and how his bomb-making skills were used in mob turf wars across Florida. The discussion culminates with Morales Jr.'s chilling memory of his father confessing he was in Dallas on the day President Kennedy was shot—and that he had seen Lee Harvey Oswald in a CIA training camp. Whether you believe Morales was a hero, a villain, or both, his story weaves through some of the darkest and most intriguing chapters of 20th-century American history.

MONKEY MORALEShttps://www.amazon.com/Monkey-Morales-Assassin-Operative-Informant/dp/B0DV4MZSS7Cuban exile turned CIA operative Ricardo “Monkey” Morales justifies his moniker by orchestrating decades of chaos in the world of international espionage.The legend of Cuban exile turned US government operative Ricardo Morales Navarrete has been known in espionage circles for decades. Dubbed “The Monkey” for his disruptive and unpredictable escapades, Morales grabbed headlines for decades as tales of his bombings, arrests, assassination attempts (both those he executed and those he suffered), and testimony constructed a real-life spy adventure unlike anything brought to page or screen.His story delves into diverse aspects of American history, including our nation's conflict with Cuba, our anti-communism military support overseas, JFK's story before and after the Bay of Pigs, and the explosion of the illegal narcotics industry in 1970s Miami. Morales was a contract agent for the CIA and a valuable asset for the FBI; he even shared how he'd met Lee Harvey Oswald at a CIA camp in Florida before JFK's assassination. Morales's counterintelligence skills-for-hire were also a prized utility for Cuban drug kingpins in Miami, many of whom were discarded ex-CIA operatives.Monkey Morales blends James Bond, Rambo, and Scarface—a concoction of danger, politics, and family drama told in its entirety for the first time by authors Sean Oliver and Morales's son, Ricardo Morales, Jr.About the AuthorSean has never carried out a contract bombing, but he is the author of eight books and a 2021 Writer's Competition winner in the script category. He is an actor and voice artist with over a hundred major motion picture and TV credits. He currently teaches in New Jersey where he lives with his wife and two daughters.Rick is the second of Ricardo Morales Navarrete's four children. He has appeared on radio and podcasts for NPR, Actualidad Radio 1040 AM, Spyscape, The Opperman Report, and Rob Reiner and Soledad O'Brien's Who Killed JFK. He is a father of two and lives in Michigan with his wife Cheri and cat Buddy.

Ochelli Effect 10-29-2025 Larry HancockTech Issues messed up the first LIVE attempt to chat with Larry. This is uncut...We decided to give you the whyole broadcast instead of editing out the initial problems.The latest files and revelations regarding the government agencies and Lee Harvey Oswald leave us with some interesting conclusions on the claim that no one in the CIA, FBI, and all other alphabet combinations knew anything about the alleged Lone Nut. Plus the defenders of the official story keep saying there's nothing to see anywhere and that only works if you know nothing about the official records.LARRY HANCOCK:http://larry-hancock.com/https://larryhancock.wordpress.com/https://aarclibrary.org/larry-hancock-archive/Books by Larry:Nexus: The CIA and Political Assassinationhttps://www.amazon.com/Nexus-Political-Assassination-Larry-Hancock/dp/0977465780Oswald Puzzle: Reconsidering Lee Harvey Oswald https://www.amazon.com/Oswald-Puzzle-Reconsidering-Lee-Harvey/dp/1510783407LHO Financialshttps://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/finding-aids/mosk-59167859.pdf---BE THE EFFECTOchelli and The Network depend on youMrs.OLUNA ROSA CANDLEShttp://www.paypal.me/Kimberlysonn1Ochelli Link Treehttps://linktr.ee/chuckochelli---NOVEMBER IN DALLAS LANCER CONFERENCEDISCOUNT FOR YOU10 % OFF code = Ochelli10https://assassinationconference.com/The Fairmont Dallas hotel 1717 N Akard Street, Dallas, Texas 75201BE THE EFFECTListen/Chat on the Sitehttps://ochelli.com/listen-live/TuneInhttp://tun.in/sfxkxAPPLEhttps://music.apple.com/us/station/ochelli-com/ra.1461174708Ochelli Link Treehttps://linktr.ee/chuckochelliAnything is a blessing if you have the meansWithout YOUR support we go silent.---NOVEMBER IN DALLAS LANCER CONFERENCEDISCOUNT FOR YOU10 % OFF code = Ochelli10https://assassinationconference.com/Coming SOON Room Discount Details The Fairmont Dallas hotel 1717 N Akard Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. easy access to Dealey Plaza

The credibility of the infamous backyard photos of Lee Harvey Oswald hinges on two critical points:That Oswald owned the Imperial Reflex Camera.That Marina Oswald used that camera to take the photos.Today we look at whether Oswald owned the Imperial Reflex Camera and did Marina Oswald take the infamous backyard photos?

The one where JFK researcher Fred Litwin scrutinizes the conspiracy theories that claim the CIA murdered President Kennedy, and where we chat about Dealey Plaza, conspiracy tourism, Lee Harvey Oswald, General Edwin Walker, and President Lyndon Johnson with veteran Dallas tour guide Daniel Evans.     TIMESTAMPS:0:00:00 Pre-show announcement & eulogy0:03:15   Introduction / Conversation with Dan Evans (part 1)0:30:44  Fred Litwin Presentation: “‘Kennedy Good, CIA Bad': History and    Propaganda in the Oliver Stone Cinematic Universe.”1:21:25    Question & Answer period1:58:56   Closing Credits2:01:24   Conversation with Dan Evans (part 2) (NOTE: Some of these timestamps were spotted distributing mind-expanding literature in Dealey Plaza)  Click here to visit the Fun Dallas Tours website.Click here to visit Fred Litwin's website, blog and podcast: On The Trail of Delusion.FRED'S POWERPOINT SLIDES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.  Contact us at paranoidplanet.mail@gmail.com.Question Jar (send us a text message)Support the showVisit our website at www.paranoidplanet.ca

When a police speed camera picked up invisible humanoids sprinting at 40 mph, it became just one of dozens of credible cryptid encounters reported by multiple witnesses worldwide.Support our Halloween “Overcoming the Darkness” campaign to help people with depression: https://weirddarkness.com/HOPEIN THIS EPISODE: The number of Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, chupacabra, Jersey Devil, and various other cryptid and creature sightings is astronomical if you really look at it. And while it's more than possible that most of these sightings are explainable by misidentification of existing wildlife, or overactive imaginations, the sheer number of sightings couldn't possibly be waved off by such simple explanations. We'll look at some true stories of people who have come across unexplainable creatures. (I Met a Monster: True Stories of Cryptid Encounters) *** Have you ever had a premonition while dreaming? Something that later came true in real life? What do you do with that information? What if you know it's not a normal dream, but a real look into the future and if you don't do something, a tragedy will take place? But then… what if your dream warning is what actually leads to a real life murder? (The Dream That Led To Murder) *** The ability to move something only with the power of your mind has been disproven by science time and time again. Telekinesis, as much as we'd like to think it's possible, has been proven not to exist. Well, except for those scientific studies that we have not heard about that say the exact opposite. (The Reality of Telekinesis) *** Thousands of people in Finland experienced a UFO sighting one night in 1966. The incident, however, was obviously not taken too seriously, as it was barely investigated despite the numerous reports. But those who lived through it say it was a night they will never forget. (Anatomy of a UFO Incident) *** Born into wealth, then orphaned, then forced to marry at the age of 14, losing all control of her money and future, Katherine Ferrers did what any teenaged girl in her position would do – she became a ruthless highway robber that terrorized local villages. (Female Highwayman: The Wicked Lady of the 1600s) *** People in Gloucester, Massachusetts were reporting very bizarre things in the summer of 1692. They heard the march of troops despite the war having ended twenty years earlier. They saw what they claimed was a human scalp and the shape of a Native America's bow when looking at the face of the moon. But that was only the appetizer of what would come that horrifying summer of paranormal activity. (The Spectre Leaguers of Gloucester) *** Seeing a deceased loved one, a soft glowing light, a warm feeling of comfort and love… people have reported seeing many of these types of things when near death. And while some might want to blame it on the brain's neurons misfiring or even rapid-firing towards the end of someone's life, how does that explain that the majority of these reports are so similar? (Deathbed Visions) *** In 1849, young Cornelius Ahern was only nineteen years old, and his chosen occupation was pickpocketing. It's likely we never would've heard about him except for the fact that he once attempted – and failed – to pick the pocket of one particular writer who would one day become famous. Charles Dickens. (The Pickpocket and Charles Dickens) *** The assassination of President John F. Kennedy has been surrounded by controversy and conspiracy theories since the day of his death. The magic bullet theory, Lee Harvey Oswald was or was not the lone gunman, was there someone in the grassy knoll, was their a government conspiracy to have Kennedy killed? But there's another mystery most documentaries and books don't cover – what about Kennedy'smissing brain? (JFK's Missing Brain) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Rake (Short Story of Fiction)00:08:26.304 = Show Open00:13:19.019 = ***I Met a Monster (True Stories of Cryptid Encounters)00:34:18.722 = ***Anatomy of a UFO Incident00:59:19.954 = ***The Dream That Led To Murder01:05:11.008 = The Reality of Telekinesis01:10:56.521 = JFK's Missing Brain01:16:09.491 = Wicked Lady Female Highwayman01:28:43.906 = ***The Spectre Leaguers of Gloucester01:34:25.268 = Deathbed Visions01:43:18.330 = ***The Pickpocket and Charles Dickens01:53:39.038 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES:BOOK: “The Night-Side of Nature; or Ghosts, and Ghost-Seers” by Catherine Crowe: https://tinyurl.com/y4cf53hxBOOK: “The Physics of God: Unifying Quantum Physics, Consciousness, M-Theory, Heaven, Neuroscience and BOOK: “Death Bed Visions” by William Barrett: https://amzn.to/36ttn7tBOOK: “At The Hour of Death” Dr. Karlis Osis: https://amzn.to/3oeyvlYBOOK: "One Last Hug Before I Go: The Mystery and Meaning of Death Bed Visions," by Carla Wills-Brandon: https://amzn.to/2VnQ3zoBOOK: “Parting Visions” by Melvin Morse: https://amzn.to/3my1ws8Transcendence” by Joseph Selbie: https://amzn.to/3lCMm3v“I Met a Monster: True Stories of Cryptid Encounters” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/y2pz2jnv“The Dream That Led To Murder” by Malcom Smith for Malcolm's Musings: https://tinyurl.com/y3zuubvt“The Reality of Telekinesis” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/y67ogt42“Anatomy of a UFO Incident” by Lawrence Gerald for Ideal's UFO Magazine, March 1978: https://tinyurl.com/y473g9d4The fictional short horror story at the beginning of this episode, “The Rake” is from Creepypasta Wiki, author unknown: https://tinyurl.com/y67kp75z“JFK's Missing Brain” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/yxfqhlkl“Female Highwayman: The Wicked Lady of the 1600s” by Gemma Hollman for Just History Posts: https://tinyurl.com/y43sxm2t“The Spectre Leaguers of Gloucester” by Charles M. Skinner, edited by Kathy Weister for Legends of America:https://tinyurl.com/y6sh78ca“Deathbed Visions” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yygv27vx“The Pickpocket and Charles Dickens” by William Ellis-Rees for London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y28w5pgx=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. 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648. This week, we talk with Mike and Mark Mangum about their creative venture, Twin Blends. They research local Shreveport and Bossier history The brothers join us to discuss the project's origins, how they combine their individual styles into a unified final piece, and what it takes to manage a shared brand. Learn more about the Mangums' work and the inspiration behind Twin Blends. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. “A Bloody Vendetta in Claiborne Parish,” in The Lake Providence Banner Democrat. "The last murder in the bloodiest Vendetta in modern times was committed the 20th day of August when Tom Kinder killed John Ferguson on the road from Homer to Trenton. For three years the fight has been on and twenty men have fallen in the conflict. There are two local papers here, but their editors have handled the incidents of the feud in a gingerly manner for fear, I suppose, of getting a charge of shot or a warning to leave town. For that reason nothing is known of it outside of Claiborne parish. The parties from whom I gleamed the facts for this article talked under their breaths and only on conditions that their names be kept secret. They were actually afraid of the few ruffians who perpetrate the vendetta, for their blood is hot and there's no telling what they would do." This week in Louisiana history. October 18, 1730. Gov. Cadillac dies in France at the age of 74. This week in New Orleans history. Lee Harvey Oswald was born in the French Hospital at 1821 Orleans Avenue in New Orleans on October 18, 1939 to Robert Edward Lee Oswald, Sr. and Marguerite Frances Claverie. This week in Louisiana. French Quarter Phantoms Ghost & History Tours. www.frenchquarterphantoms.com/ 504-666-8300 Celebrate Halloween with a Ghost tour. French Quarter Phantoms Ghost and History Tours feature small groups and master storytellers--experience haunted New Orleans with us! Tours conducted include     Ghost and Vampire Tour     Cemetery Tour     Tour Treme     Saints and Sinners     True Crime Tour     Music of New Orleans: Listen and Learn     Custom and Private Tours Not Just your Ordinary Cheap Thrill! Fun French Quarter Walking tours led by Master Story tellers. Choose from our Ghost & Vampire walking tour, True Crime walking tour, St. Louis #1 Cemetery walking tour, Tour Treme' or Saints and Sinners: a Dirty little French Quarter History tour. Who knew history could be so much fun? All tours are about one hour forty five minutes, walking distance is just under one mile. Bring your camera (and your friends) , wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have fun! Established in 2006. Locally owned and operated. We love entertaining you and it shows. Join us for the best walking tours New Orleans has to offer. Hours of Operation: Ghost + Vampire Tour: 6:00PM and 8:00PM Saints & Sinners Tour: Everyday at 1:30 pm Admission Costs: Ghost + Vampire Tour: $22 Online; $25 At Door Saints & Sinners Tour: $22 Online Payments Accepted: Credit Cards     Book online for $16 per person and you receive a discount of $4 per ticket! (Regularly $20 per person) Postcards from Louisiana. Little Freddie King at the French Quarter Fest.  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

We marvel over Jenny's leaf peepin' trip, talk family heirlooms, and Lee Harvey Oswald's toe tag.

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Episode 301 is the  fourteenth  episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder.  David Belin, the celebrated Warren Commission attorney called  it the "Rosetta Stone" of the JFK assassination. It may very well be just that...but for other reasons! In  this  fourteenth episode, we tell the story of Carl Mather and the identification of the red Ford Falcon in the El Chico restaurant parking lot. T. F. White, a confidential informant working at the garage next door, spots a car in that parking lot. One that  is positioned suspiciously and has a prominent sign attached to its window. A sign  that appears to be meant for someone to find it. One of the car's passengers is a man that looks just like Lee Harvey Oswald. And to top it off, the car has a license plate that is registered NOT to the car it's attached to, but to a car owned by one of J.D. Tippit's best friends, Carl Mather.  Carl works for a company named Collins Radio that is heavily involved with the CIA.  Folks, you just can't write this stuff.  Yes…there is a grave possibility that the true "Rosetta Stone" of November 22nd, 1963, might just lie in the quiet Dallas suburb of Oak Cliff, waiting for us to finally put the pieces together. This is a wander I've created especially for you…and of all the wanders you have taken with me, this may be the most thrilling of all! And don't worry, as the fall winds turn cooler, we will all be vacationing once again, in Mexico…I think  you know what I mean by that. But our new wander takes precedent. As usual, you'll experience the event with ear popping detail, as you listen up to what really happened. So stay tuned, and keep an eye out for what I think may be one of the best miniseries that we've done yet. It will be on the airwaves before you know it, and please let your friends in on this  one too…folks…you just cant write this stuff…

Episode 300 is the thirteenth  episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder.  David Belin, the celebrated Warren Commission attorney called  it the "Rosetta Stone" of the JFK assassination. It may very well be just that...but for other reasons! In  this  thirteenth episode, we address three topics related to the escape of the assailant from the murder scene. First, the jacket and  who actually found it... and what implications that has for the case and for identification of Tippit's killer. Second, The Abundant Life Temple and how this controversial structure fits into the story tell... and what it might really have been on that day in Dallas. Finally, we address Bernard Haire the witness who, along with Butch Burroughs, saw a second arrest take place at the Texas theatre. Yes…there is a grave possibility that   the true "Rosetta Stone" of November 22nd, 1963, might just lie in the quiet Dallas suburb of Oak Cliff, waiting for us to finally put the pieces together. This is a wander I've created especially for you…and of all the wanders you have taken with me, this may be the most thrilling of all! And don't worry, as the fall winds turn cooler, we will all be vacationing once again, in Mexico…I think  you know what I mean by that. But our new wander takes precedent. As usual, you'll experience the event with ear popping detail, as you listen up to what really happened. So stay tuned, and keep an eye out for what I think may be one of the best miniseries that we've done yet. It will be on the airwaves before you know it, and please let your friends in on this  one too…folks…you just cant write this stuff…

This week we're joined by British acting royalty - in every sense of the word - it's the newly knighted Sir Gary Oldman! Mum & I popped over to the Dorchester in London where Gary treated us to his (and Jackson Lamb's) very favourite Chinese meal. We heard all about Gary living in Palm Springs, the meals his mum would cook as a child, growing up in New Cross, playing Lee Harvey Oswald in JFK, living in an empty hotel during lockdown, the future of Slow Horses, and we hear an incredibly touching story of his friendship with the late John Hurt. Thank you Gary for such a delightful afternoon, what a treat to eat and chat with such an icon. The new fifth series of Slow Horses is now streaming on Apple TV+. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 298  is the tweltfh episode of our mini-series on the Tippit murder. Dallas Patrolman J.D. Tippit's actions on  November 22, 1963, were, by any measure, erratic. He abandoned his assigned beat after the JFK assassination and conducted a tense vigil at the GLOCO filling station, watching the main escape route from Dealey Plaza, apparently "hunting for a specific quarry". This erratic behavior led to a chaotic chase, the search of a car  and a desperate, unanswered phone call made at the top ten record shop  just minutes before his death. Ultimately, Tippit's unexplained connections and movements that day  lead us to three possible theories about his involvement in the case. Either he was an innocent victim who ran into the president's  killer that day...or perhaps a  targeted victim lured to his execution as part of plot to frame Oswald.  Or alternatively maybe neither of those theories are true  Maybe  Tippit himself was a co-conspirator who was silenced, making his death the "Rosetta Stone" to the broader assassination plot.  Its time to learn more about this man JD Tippit, and especially his movements that day in Dallas.Yes, there is a grave possibility that the true "Rosetta Stone" of November 22nd, 1963, might just lie in the quiet Dallas suburb of Oak Cliff, waiting for us to finally put the pieces together. This is a wander I've created especially for you…and of all the wanders you have taken with me, this may be the most thrilling of all!

The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee, by Paul Gregory:      Content and Purpose:                                                           AC The book provides an untold account of Marina and Lee Oswald. It delves into the Oswald marriage, allowing readers to ponder what motivated Lee Harvey Oswald to commit the "monstrous act." The story is told from the perspective of Paul Gregory as a young man and his father, Pete Gregory, a mature and capable Russian translator. It offers insights into who Lee Oswald was, from the perspective of people who tried to help him, Marina, and their daughters, June and Rachel, in Fort Worth and Dallas for over a year. The book is described as a chilling, scary, amazing untold story of Marina and Lee Oswald. Paul Gregory and John Batchelor discussed the book for years, with Batchelor having read pieces of it, finding it completely confounded him, noting that Lee Harvey Oswald "makes leaps that you can't see coming." The book contains stunning facts about the tragedy of John F. Kennedy's murder, Officer Tippit's murder, and Lee Harvey Oswald's murder. Gregory asserts that a major explanatory factor in virtually everything Lee Harvey Oswald did can be traced back to the influence of his mother, Marguerite. He also suggests that Lee's underestimation of his mental abilities is a major point of the book. The book explores the motive behind Lee Harvey Oswald's actions, attributing it partly to his mother's messages that he was special and had a destiny to fulfill. Gregory uses the book to highlight the remarkable achievements of Lee Harvey Oswald, emphasizing his manipulative and planning skills, often overlooked due to his educational background. It provides details about the Gregory family's role and their unprecedented scrutiny by the Warren Commission. Gregory mentions that he originally had no intention to write an entire chapter about Marguerite but found her story to be an incredible event. The book also touches on Lee Harvey Oswald's relationship with Marina, suggesting that her scorn and comments about him not being a real man might have driven him to kill the president as a way to prove himself. Gregory visited Dealey Plaza to understand the difficulty of the assassination shots, and his findings are included in the book. He also addresses and refutes conspiracy theories, including those involving his own family or the Dallas Russians.

The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee, by Paul Gregory:   1907  DALLAS  Content and Purpose:                                                           AC The book provides an untold account of Marina and Lee Oswald. It delves into the Oswald marriage, allowing readers to ponder what motivated Lee Harvey Oswald to commit the "monstrous act." The story is told from the perspective of Paul Gregory as a young man and his father, Pete Gregory, a mature and capable Russian translator. It offers insights into who Lee Oswald was, from the perspective of people who tried to help him, Marina, and their daughters, June and Rachel, in Fort Worth and Dallas for over a year. The book is described as a chilling, scary, amazing untold story of Marina and Lee Oswald. Paul Gregory and John Batchelor discussed the book for years, with Batchelor having read pieces of it, finding it completely confounded him, noting that Lee Harvey Oswald "makes leaps that you can't see coming." The book contains stunning facts about the tragedy of John F. Kennedy's murder, Officer Tippit's murder, and Lee Harvey Oswald's murder. Gregory asserts that a major explanatory factor in virtually everything Lee Harvey Oswald did can be traced back to the influence of his mother, Marguerite. He also suggests that Lee's underestimation of his mental abilities is a major point of the book. The book explores the motive behind Lee Harvey Oswald's actions, attributing it partly to his mother's messages that he was special and had a destiny to fulfill. Gregory uses the book to highlight the remarkable achievements of Lee Harvey Oswald, emphasizing his manipulative and planning skills, often overlooked due to his educational background. It provides details about the Gregory family's role and their unprecedented scrutiny by the Warren Commission. Gregory mentions that he originally had no intention to write an entire chapter about Marguerite but found her story to be an incredible event. The book also touches on Lee Harvey Oswald's relationship with Marina, suggesting that her scorn and comments about him not being a real man might have driven him to kill the president as a way to prove himself. Gregory visited Dealey Plaza to understand the difficulty of the assassination shots, and his findings are included in the book. He also addresses and refutes conspiracy theories, including those involving his own family or the Dallas Russians.

The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee, by Paul Gregory:     1907 DALLAS Content and Purpose:                                                           AC The book provides an untold account of Marina and Lee Oswald. It delves into the Oswald marriage, allowing readers to ponder what motivated Lee Harvey Oswald to commit the "monstrous act." The story is told from the perspective of Paul Gregory as a young man and his father, Pete Gregory, a mature and capable Russian translator. It offers insights into who Lee Oswald was, from the perspective of people who tried to help him, Marina, and their daughters, June and Rachel, in Fort Worth and Dallas for over a year. The book is described as a chilling, scary, amazing untold story of Marina and Lee Oswald. Paul Gregory and John Batchelor discussed the book for years, with Batchelor having read pieces of it, finding it completely confounded him, noting that Lee Harvey Oswald "makes leaps that you can't see coming." The book contains stunning facts about the tragedy of John F. Kennedy's murder, Officer Tippit's murder, and Lee Harvey Oswald's murder. Gregory asserts that a major explanatory factor in virtually everything Lee Harvey Oswald did can be traced back to the influence of his mother, Marguerite. He also suggests that Lee's underestimation of his mental abilities is a major point of the book. The book explores the motive behind Lee Harvey Oswald's actions, attributing it partly to his mother's messages that he was special and had a destiny to fulfill. Gregory uses the book to highlight the remarkable achievements of Lee Harvey Oswald, emphasizing his manipulative and planning skills, often overlooked due to his educational background. It provides details about the Gregory family's role and their unprecedented scrutiny by the Warren Commission. Gregory mentions that he originally had no intention to write an entire chapter about Marguerite but found her story to be an incredible event. The book also touches on Lee Harvey Oswald's relationship with Marina, suggesting that her scorn and comments about him not being a real man might have driven him to kill the president as a way to prove himself. Gregory visited Dealey Plaza to understand the difficulty of the assassination shots, and his findings are included in the book. He also addresses and refutes conspiracy theories, including those involving his own family or the Dallas Russians.

    The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee, by Paul Gregory:      Content and Purpose:                                                           AC The book provides an untold account of Marina and Lee Oswald. It delves into the Oswald marriage, allowing readers to ponder what motivated Lee Harvey Oswald to commit the "monstrous act." The story is told from the perspective of Paul Gregory as a young man and his father, Pete Gregory, a mature and capable Russian translator. It offers insights into who Lee Oswald was, from the perspective of people who tried to help him, Marina, and their daughters, June and Rachel, in Fort Worth and Dallas for over a year. The book is described as a chilling, scary, amazing untold story of Marina and Lee Oswald. Paul Gregory and John Batchelor discussed the book for years, with Batchelor having read pieces of it, finding it completely confounded him, noting that Lee Harvey Oswald "makes leaps that you can't see coming." The book contains stunning facts about the tragedy of John F. Kennedy's murder, Officer Tippit's murder, and Lee Harvey Oswald's murder. Gregory asserts that a major explanatory factor in virtually everything Lee Harvey Oswald did can be traced back to the influence of his mother, Marguerite. He also suggests that Lee's underestimation of his mental abilities is a major point of the book. The book explores the motive behind Lee Harvey Oswald's actions, attributing it partly to his mother's messages that he was special and had a destiny to fulfill. Gregory uses the book to highlight the remarkable achievements of Lee Harvey Oswald, emphasizing his manipulative and planning skills, often overlooked due to his educational background. It provides details about the Gregory family's role and their unprecedented scrutiny by the Warren Commission. Gregory mentions that he originally had no intention to write an entire chapter about Marguerite but found her story to be an incredible event. The book also touches on Lee Harvey Oswald's relationship with Marina, suggesting that her scorn and comments about him not being a real man might have driven him to kill the president as a way to prove himself. Gregory visited Dealey Plaza to understand the difficulty of the assassination shots, and his findings are included in the book. He also addresses and refutes conspiracy theories, including those involving his own family or the Dallas Russians.

The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee, by Paul Gregory:      Content and Purpose:                                                           AC The book provides an untold account of Marina and Lee Oswald. It delves into the Oswald marriage, allowing readers to ponder what motivated Lee Harvey Oswald to commit the "monstrous act." The story is told from the perspective of Paul Gregory as a young man and his father, Pete Gregory, a mature and capable Russian translator. It offers insights into who Lee Oswald was, from the perspective of people who tried to help him, Marina, and their daughters, June and Rachel, in Fort Worth and Dallas for over a year. The book is described as a chilling, scary, amazing untold story of Marina and Lee Oswald. Paul Gregory and John Batchelor discussed the book for years, with Batchelor having read pieces of it, finding it completely confounded him, noting that Lee Harvey Oswald "makes leaps that you can't see coming." The book contains stunning facts about the tragedy of John F. Kennedy's murder, Officer Tippit's murder, and Lee Harvey Oswald's murder. Gregory asserts that a major explanatory factor in virtually everything Lee Harvey Oswald did can be traced back to the influence of his mother, Marguerite. He also suggests that Lee's underestimation of his mental abilities is a major point of the book. The book explores the motive behind Lee Harvey Oswald's actions, attributing it partly to his mother's messages that he was special and had a destiny to fulfill. Gregory uses the book to highlight the remarkable achievements of Lee Harvey Oswald, emphasizing his manipulative and planning skills, often overlooked due to his educational background. It provides details about the Gregory family's role and their unprecedented scrutiny by the Warren Commission. Gregory mentions that he originally had no intention to write an entire chapter about Marguerite but found her story to be an incredible event. The book also touches on Lee Harvey Oswald's relationship with Marina, suggesting that her scorn and comments about him not being a real man might have driven him to kill the president as a way to prove himself. Gregory visited Dealey Plaza to understand the difficulty of the assassination shots, and his findings are included in the book. He also addresses and refutes conspiracy theories, including those involving his own family or the Dallas Russians.

The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee, by Paul Gregory:      Content and Purpose:                                                           AC The book provides an untold account of Marina and Lee Oswald. It delves into the Oswald marriage, allowing readers to ponder what motivated Lee Harvey Oswald to commit the "monstrous act." The story is told from the perspective of Paul Gregory as a young man and his father, Pete Gregory, a mature and capable Russian translator. It offers insights into who Lee Oswald was, from the perspective of people who tried to help him, Marina, and their daughters, June and Rachel, in Fort Worth and Dallas for over a year. The book is described as a chilling, scary, amazing untold story of Marina and Lee Oswald. Paul Gregory and John Batchelor discussed the book for years, with Batchelor having read pieces of it, finding it completely confounded him, noting that Lee Harvey Oswald "makes leaps that you can't see coming." The book contains stunning facts about the tragedy of John F. Kennedy's murder, Officer Tippit's murder, and Lee Harvey Oswald's murder. Gregory asserts that a major explanatory factor in virtually everything Lee Harvey Oswald did can be traced back to the influence of his mother, Marguerite. He also suggests that Lee's underestimation of his mental abilities is a major point of the book. The book explores the motive behind Lee Harvey Oswald's actions, attributing it partly to his mother's messages that he was special and had a destiny to fulfill. Gregory uses the book to highlight the remarkable achievements of Lee Harvey Oswald, emphasizing his manipulative and planning skills, often overlooked due to his educational background. It provides details about the Gregory family's role and their unprecedented scrutiny by the Warren Commission. Gregory mentions that he originally had no intention to write an entire chapter about Marguerite but found her story to be an incredible event. The book also touches on Lee Harvey Oswald's relationship with Marina, suggesting that her scorn and comments about him not being a real man might have driven him to kill the president as a way to prove himself. Gregory visited Dealey Plaza to understand the difficulty of the assassination shots, and his findings are included in the book. He also addresses and refutes conspiracy theories, including those involving his own family or the Dallas Russians.

The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee, by Paul Gregory:      Content and Purpose:                                                           AC The book provides an untold account of Marina and Lee Oswald. It delves into the Oswald marriage, allowing readers to ponder what motivated Lee Harvey Oswald to commit the "monstrous act." The story is told from the perspective of Paul Gregory as a young man and his father, Pete Gregory, a mature and capable Russian translator. It offers insights into who Lee Oswald was, from the perspective of people who tried to help him, Marina, and their daughters, June and Rachel, in Fort Worth and Dallas for over a year. The book is described as a chilling, scary, amazing untold story of Marina and Lee Oswald. Paul Gregory and John Batchelor discussed the book for years, with Batchelor having read pieces of it, finding it completely confounded him, noting that Lee Harvey Oswald "makes leaps that you can't see coming." The book contains stunning facts about the tragedy of John F. Kennedy's murder, Officer Tippit's murder, and Lee Harvey Oswald's murder. Gregory asserts that a major explanatory factor in virtually everything Lee Harvey Oswald did can be traced back to the influence of his mother, Marguerite. He also suggests that Lee's underestimation of his mental abilities is a major point of the book. The book explores the motive behind Lee Harvey Oswald's actions, attributing it partly to his mother's messages that he was special and had a destiny to fulfill. Gregory uses the book to highlight the remarkable achievements of Lee Harvey Oswald, emphasizing his manipulative and planning skills, often overlooked due to his educational background. It provides details about the Gregory family's role and their unprecedented scrutiny by the Warren Commission. Gregory mentions that he originally had no intention to write an entire chapter about Marguerite but found her story to be an incredible event. The book also touches on Lee Harvey Oswald's relationship with Marina, suggesting that her scorn and comments about him not being a real man might have driven him to kill the president as a way to prove himself. Gregory visited Dealey Plaza to understand the difficulty of the assassination shots, and his findings are included in the book. He also addresses and refutes conspiracy theories, including those involving his own family or the Dallas Russians.

The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee, by Paul Gregory:      Content and Purpose:                                                           AC The book provides an untold account of Marina and Lee Oswald. It delves into the Oswald marriage, allowing readers to ponder what motivated Lee Harvey Oswald to commit the "monstrous act." The story is told from the perspective of Paul Gregory as a young man and his father, Pete Gregory, a mature and capable Russian translator. It offers insights into who Lee Oswald was, from the perspective of people who tried to help him, Marina, and their daughters, June and Rachel, in Fort Worth and Dallas for over a year. The book is described as a chilling, scary, amazing untold story of Marina and Lee Oswald. Paul Gregory and John Batchelor discussed the book for years, with Batchelor having read pieces of it, finding it completely confounded him, noting that Lee Harvey Oswald "makes leaps that you can't see coming." The book contains stunning facts about the tragedy of John F. Kennedy's murder, Officer Tippit's murder, and Lee Harvey Oswald's murder. Gregory asserts that a major explanatory factor in virtually everything Lee Harvey Oswald did can be traced back to the influence of his mother, Marguerite. He also suggests that Lee's underestimation of his mental abilities is a major point of the book. The book explores the motive behind Lee Harvey Oswald's actions, attributing it partly to his mother's messages that he was special and had a destiny to fulfill. Gregory uses the book to highlight the remarkable achievements of Lee Harvey Oswald, emphasizing his manipulative and planning skills, often overlooked due to his educational background. It provides details about the Gregory family's role and their unprecedented scrutiny by the Warren Commission. Gregory mentions that he originally had no intention to write an entire chapter about Marguerite but found her story to be an incredible event. The book also touches on Lee Harvey Oswald's relationship with Marina, suggesting that her scorn and comments about him not being a real man might have driven him to kill the president as a way to prove himself. Gregory visited Dealey Plaza to understand the difficulty of the assassination shots, and his findings are included in the book. He also addresses and refutes conspiracy theories, including those involving his own family or the Dallas Russians.