The Katie Halper Show

Oliver Stone, Gabor Maté, Nick Bryant on JFK, Israel & Epstein

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May 8, 2025
Oliver Stone, the acclaimed director behind films like JFK, joins researcher Jim DiEugenio to dive into the CIA's tangled involvement in JFK's assassination and the political fallout that reshaped U.S. foreign policy. Journalist Nick Bryant discusses Jeffrey Epstein's complex legal repercussions and the emotional trauma endured by survivors, with a focus on Virginia Giuffre. The conversation culminates in Gabor Maté's poignant reflections on trauma and resilience in both historical and contemporary contexts, particularly concerning Gaza.
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CIA Obstruction in JFK Investigation

  • The CIA assigned George Joe Anides as liaison to the House Select Committee despite his involvement with Cuban exile propaganda during Oswald's interactions in 1963.
  • This obstruction delayed investigations and led to whiteouts of files, evidencing CIA cover-ups in the JFK case.
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JFK's Vietnam Withdrawal Plan

  • JFK aimed to withdraw from Vietnam, as declassified documents show withdrawal schedules were planned in 1963.
  • This contradicts narratives that Kennedy sought escalation, highlighting a significant break with Johnson's war policies.
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Johnson's Undermining of JFK Policies

  • Opposition to JFK's anti-war stance was fueled by Johnson and allies pushing the false narrative of continuity.
  • Johnson pressured McNamara to deny withdrawal plans and escalate the Vietnam War.
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