Summary
In this episode, David Campbell interviews Robert Tanenbaum, a former deputy counsel for the congressional investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Tanenbaum discusses his book, 'That Day in Dallas,' which argues that Lee Harvey Oswald did not kill JFK. He critiques the Warren Commission's findings, highlights the role of the CIA, and presents evidence that challenges the official narrative. The conversation delves into the political pressures surrounding the investigation, the flaws in the one bullet theory, and the importance of seeking the truth about this pivotal moment in American history.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Assassination Investigation
02:56 The Role of Evidence in Legal Proceedings
05:39 Personal Connections to Historical Events
08:26 The Political Landscape of the Assassination
10:55 The CIA's Involvement in the Assassination
13:53 The Flaws in the Warren Commission's Findings
16:23 Scientific Analysis and Its Misuse
19:09 Eyewitness Accounts and Medical Evidence
22:05 The Complexity of the Assassination Case
27:03 The Ballistics of Assassination
32:00 The One Bullet Theory Debunked
35:01 The Role of the District Attorney
37:30 Investigative Integrity and the House Select Committee
43:37 The CIA's Involvement and Fear of Retaliation
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