Jefferson Morley, a veteran journalist and author deeply immersed in the JFK assassination, discusses intriguing revelations about Lee Harvey Oswald's connections to the CIA. They delve into the agency's foreknowledge of Oswald before the assassination and explore questions around the lone gunman theory. Bob shares insights from his on-the-ground research, including the potential for a second shooter and the curious geometry of the grassy knoll. The conversation also touches on the ongoing battle for transparency and the implications of the JFK files.

Author Sylvia Press shares her revenge novel after being fired during the McCarthy purges. Jefferson Morley reveals CIA director Richard Helms' attempt to create an American James Bond with E Howard Hunt. Explore the implications of these stories on the CIA and their connection to Watergate.

Guests include Jefferson Morley on the JFK Files and Matt Taibbi on State Dep Agency and Twitter. Other interesting topics include a Virgin Islands lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase over Epstein, billionaires losing money, and a study showing aging Millennials becoming less conservative.

Former CIA medical officer Leslie Pyenson assesses signs of Putin’s failing health. Author Jefferson Morley discusses his new book, Scorpions’ Dance: The President, the Spymaster, and Watergate. They explore Putin's health indicators, decision-making of former KGB operatives, consequences of lack of knowledge in politics, and Nixon's relationship with CIA Director Richard Helms during the Watergate scandal. They also discuss the relevance of Watergate in today's political climate and the parallels between attacks on democracy in the Nixon and Trump eras.

JFK assassination expert discusses Biden's suppression of documents; Former FBI agent talks about extremist inroads in law enforcement; Challenges in identifying and addressing extremism; Problem of rehiring fired officers; Infiltration of white extremists in police forces