

Episode 153: JFK 101 (Pt. 1 of ???)
20 snips Apr 23, 2021
Join Professor Aaron Good, a deep state expert and author on U.S. hegemony, as he dives deep into the intriguing legacy of JFK. The conversation reveals Lee Harvey Oswald's fiery activism, challenging preconceived theories. Explore JFK's political evolution, revealing his nuanced views on foreign policy during the Cold War. Unpack the covert Operation Mongoose against Castro and the ties between the Kennedys and organized crime. The episode critically examines the dark implications of JFK's assassination and its lasting impact on American democracy.
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Assassination As A Political Turning Point
- The JFK assassination marks a pivotal turning point in the nature of the American state and who runs it.
- Understanding his death helps reveal how elites, intelligence, and the military shape U.S. power.
When Assassination Looks Like A Coup
- Calling Kennedy's killing a 'coup d'etat' depends on how you define the state and its actors.
- The event involves interplay among economic elites, organized crime, and national security rather than a simple military takeover.
Bay Of Pigs Shattered Trust With Intelligence
- The Bay of Pigs exposed deep conflict between JFK and CIA/military leadership and changed his stance toward them.
- Kennedy fired top CIA officials and vowed to 'smash the CIA into a thousand pieces' after the operation's failure.