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CIA Opened Oswald’s Mail!
Apr 3, 2025
Fred Litwin, an author known for debunking JFK assassination conspiracy theories, joins Peter Kornbluh, a national security analyst at the National Security Archive. They discuss a recent congressional hearing featuring Oliver Stone and examine how misconceptions persist about Lee Harvey Oswald's CIA ties. The conversation navigates newly declassified documents revealing CIA surveillance of Oswald and critiques Stone's role in perpetuating conspiracy myths. They also address how the JFK assassination continues to be manipulated in modern political discourse.
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Quick takeaways
- The podcast underscores that while newly declassified documents reveal CIA operations, they lack direct evidence implicating the agency in JFK's assassination.
- Discussion reveals how conspiracy theories, initially fueled by Oliver Stone's film, have evolved to serve various political agendas over time.
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The CIA's Role in the Kennedy Assassination
The episode delves into the persistent theories surrounding the CIA’s involvement in the Kennedy assassination, largely fueled by newly declassified documents. The discussion highlights that many involved in the recent hearings, particularly Congresswoman Luna, misunderstand the complexities of the JFK case and the content of the documents. Critics emphasize that while the documents contain significant information regarding CIA operations, they fail to provide clear evidence linking the agency to the assassination itself. The hosts argue that although numerous documents have been released, they do not substantiate claims of a conspiracy orchestrated by the CIA to kill Kennedy, as many conspiracy theorists believe.
