John F. Kennedy Assassination

Lyndon Johnson was a has-been – sidelined by the Kennedy administration and drained of political influence. But in a moment, he’ll become the most powerful man in the world.... Lyndon Johnson was a has-been – sidelined by the Kennedy administration and drained of political influence. But in a moment, he’ll become the most powerful man in the world. How did he walk a political tightrope right into the Oval Office? Show moreShow less

In this week's episode, we take a look at the Texas School Book Depository investigation by the Dallas Police, immediately after the assassination. What was found in the investigation and does it implicate Lee Harvey Oswald in the murder of John F.... In this week's episode, we take a look at the Texas School Book Depository investigation by the Dallas Police, immediately after the assassination. What was found in the investigation and does it implicate Lee Harvey Oswald in the murder of John F. Kennedy. Show moreShow less

In this final episode of the Zapruder film, we will look at what the Warren Commission says the film told them versus what researchers and investigators believe the film shows. Why did the Warren Commission almost ignore the evidence from the film of the President's murder?... In this final episode of the Zapruder film, we will look at what the Warren Commission says the film told them versus what researchers and investigators believe the film shows. Why did the Warren Commission almost ignore the evidence from the film of the President's murder? Did it not fit into their official story? Show moreShow less

In this week's episode, we continue to look at the shooting of Dallas Police Officer J. D.... In this week's episode, we continue to look at the shooting of Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit. We will hear from Warren Commission star witness to the shooting, Helen Markham. And was Lee Harvey Oswald an "Olympic" runner. He must have been if he shot Officer Tippit. Listen and I'll explain what this all means....... Show moreShow less

Three funerals were held on Monday, November 25, 1963. Two of the men were buried with dignity and honor while one was a sad ending to what some have called the most mysterious figure in American history.... Three funerals were held on Monday, November 25, 1963. Two of the men were buried with dignity and honor while one was a sad ending to what some have called the most mysterious figure in American history. This week we look at the funeral of President John F. Kennedy, Dallas police officer, J.D. Tippit and the "patsy" Lee Harvey Oswald. Show moreShow less

In this episode we look at reasons why Jack Ruby killed Lee Harvey Oswald. We will hear from Ruby himself on possible reasons why he committed this act.... In this episode we look at reasons why Jack Ruby killed Lee Harvey Oswald. We will hear from Ruby himself on possible reasons why he committed this act. Why did Ruby seem relieved when he heard that Oswald had died, even if it meant the death penalty for him? Also, why did Ruby ask Chief Justice Earl Warren to take him out of Dallas so he could tell them all he knew about the assassination? Show moreShow less

Finally, who killed JFK? Rob and Dick walk Soledad through their theory of who killed President John F.... Finally, who killed JFK? Rob and Dick walk Soledad through their theory of who killed President John F. Kennedy. They name the shooters, their locations, and who was behind the tragic, world-changing event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Show moreShow less

Who was Jack Ruby? And why did this nightclub owner and low-level mobster murder Lee Harvey Oswald?... Who was Jack Ruby? And why did this nightclub owner and low-level mobster murder Lee Harvey Oswald? We look at the strange treatment of Oswald while in custody and the reactions to Kennedy’s death from leaders around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Show moreShow less

Was there a coverup? The Warren Commission published a report in 1964 that claimed Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole gunman.... Was there a coverup? The Warren Commission published a report in 1964 that claimed Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole gunman. But over a decade later, the House Select Committee on Assassinations claimed that President Kennedy was killed as the result of a ‘conspiracy.’ Why the conflicting results? With revelations over the last 60 years, flaws in both investigations are exposed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Show moreShow less

What does the forensic evidence reveal? We start at the scene of the crime, move to the hospital and end with the strange autopsy.... What does the forensic evidence reveal? We start at the scene of the crime, move to the hospital and end with the strange autopsy. And with breaking news from one of Kennedy’s Secret Service Agents, the Single Bullet Theory will finally be put to rest. A big thank you to The 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and WFAA TV Collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Show moreShow less

Who wanted the president dead? And is the unexpected murder of the lead suspect the first clue in the answer to this mystery?... Who wanted the president dead? And is the unexpected murder of the lead suspect the first clue in the answer to this mystery? Our hosts, Rob Reiner and Soledad O’Brien, discuss why the question “Who Killed JFK?” endures in the American imagination 60 years later. Did President Kennedy have a target on his back when he transformed from ‘Cold Warrior’ to global peacemaker? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Show moreShow less

We revisit November 22nd, 1963, through the eyes of Lee Harvey Oswald. Through expert testimony and first-hand witnesses, we follow Oswald, starting with his strange behavior the evening prior to the shooting and ending with his famous declaration – “I’m just a patsy.... We revisit November 22nd, 1963, through the eyes of Lee Harvey Oswald. Through expert testimony and first-hand witnesses, we follow Oswald, starting with his strange behavior the evening prior to the shooting and ending with his famous declaration – “I’m just a patsy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Show moreShow less