The Rest Is Classified Did The CIA Kill JFK?
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Oct 16, 2025 Dive into the gripping world of JFK assassination theories! The hosts explore the idea that the CIA might have targeted Kennedy due to defense budget cuts and failed operations in Cuba. They also touch on the lurking motives of the mob and Cuban actors. Expect intriguing insights, including a tease of an insider guest who promises to shed light on the mob's involvement. This series promises to keep you questioning official narratives while unpacking shadowy conspiracies that have captivated the public for decades.
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Conspiracy Views Persist
- Conspiracy beliefs about JFK's murder remain widespread, with one in ten Americans blaming the CIA.
- The episode frames multiple plausible actors (CIA, mob, Cubans) as having motive and opportunity, not just a lone gunman.
Defense Cuts As Possible Motive
- Gordon highlights Kennedy's proposed budget cuts to defense as a political motive tied to contractors and military-industrial interests.
- He suggests that vested economic interests linked to war spending could underlie broader conspiracy theories.
Oliver Stone Sets The Tone
- Gordon and David reference Oliver Stone's Mr. X monologue from JFK as a cultural touchstone for CIA conspiracy narratives.
- They link that filmic portrayal to their own podcast series exploring JFK, the CIA, and Cuba.