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Solving JFK

Matt Crumptonredcircle.com

Solving JFK examines each issue in the JFK Assassination by looking at the arguments from both those who believe Oswald acted alone and those who believe there was a conspiracy to kill president Kennedy. Host Matt Crumpton analyzes each tree in the forest and then zooms out to look at the big picture. Objective truth is the paramount goal of the podcast, with every factual proposition cited. In season one, we look at whether the Warren Report got it right that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin, and if not, what the open questions are that still need to be resolved.

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Episodes

Bonus: Revisiting The Autopsy Evidence with Doug Horne

If you’ve studied the JFK Assassination for any period of time, you surely know Doug Horne. He served on the staff of the Assassination Records Review Board for the final 3 years of its 4 year lifespan, from August of 1995 through September of 1998. He was hired as a Senior Analyst on the Military Records Team, and was later promoted to head that team. In that role, Doug obtained and declassified military records related to Cuba and Vietnam policy, and worked extensively in the medical evidence ...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 44 min

Ep 72: LBJ (Part 3)

In this episode, we begin to explore Johnson’s business dealings, including the radio station he bought, his ties with the Mafia, and Johnson’s close relationship with Bobby Baker. Patreon - Patreon.com/solvingJFK Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solvingjfk Transcripts and Sources - https://www.solvingjfkpodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and us...

Jun 18, 202533 minSeason 3Ep. 72

Ep 71: LBJ (Part 2)

In this episode, we look at Johnson’s time in the Senate, his views on Civil Rights, and the story of how Lyndon Johnson secured the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination in the 1960 election. Did JFK choose Johnson, or - was the decision forced on him? Patreon - Patreon.com/solvingJFK Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solvingjfk Transcripts and Source...

Jun 11, 202525 minSeason 3Ep. 71

Ep 70: LBJ (Part 1)

Over the next several episodes, we’ll begin the gargantuan task of trying to thoughtfully determine whether Johnson played a role in the president’s murder. While this series is not a deep biography on Lyndon Johnson, we have to provide some context for LBJ the man, so that we can understand where he came from and the patterns of behavior he displayed. In this episode, we explore the Johnson’s life before the Senate. How did LBJ get started in politics? What was his relationship like with Brown ...

Jun 04, 202529 minSeason 3Ep. 70

Bonus: Congress Talks JFK (Again!) with James DiEugenio, Paul Bleau, Andrew Iler, and Mark Adamczyk

In this episode we are joined by my co-authors of The JFK Assassination Chokeholds to talk through the most recent Congressional Hearing on the JFK Assassination held on May 20th. We also chat about the roles of the Secret Service and the FBI/J. Edgar Hoover in the assassination. Please forgive some of the choppy audio in parts as we had Zoom connectivity issues when we recorded. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.insta...

May 28, 202557 min

Recap & Rebuttals Part 15 (Ep 67-69) with Don from Fourth Reich Archaeology

In this episode, we are joined by Don (aka @AngletonOrchids on Twitter) from Fourth Reich Archaeology, a podcast that is deep in to an excellent series on the Warren Commissioners and staffers. We review all of the information about Hoover and the FBI that was discussed in episodes 67-69. What was the role of the FBI in the JFK Assassination? Did Hoover plan the assassination? Did he have foreknowledge? Did he participate in a cover up? Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https:/...

May 21, 20251 hr 27 min

Ep 69: The FBI (Part 3)

In this episode, we turn our attention to the FBI’s investigation of the assassination. What did J. Edgar Hoover do in the immediate aftermath of President Kennedy’s murder? What Hoover’s relationship like with the Warren Commission? And what was the ultimate role of Hoover, if any, in the murder of President Kennedy? Patreon - Patreon.com/solvingJFK Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik...

May 14, 202536 minSeason 3Ep. 69

Ep 68: The FBI (Part 2)

In this episode, we look at the specific threats against President Kennedy that the FBI was aware of, but, for whatever reason, did not pass on to the Secret Service. Were any of those threats credible? And did the FBI follow the normal protocols when dealing with them? Then, we turn our attention to the FBI’s relationship with Lee Harvey Oswald. When did Oswald come on their radar? Was Oswald an FBI informant? And what was the ultimate reason for the FBI’s failure to warn the Secret Service abo...

May 07, 202531 minSeason 3Ep. 68

Ep 67: The FBI (Part 1)

What was the role of the FBI – if any – in President Kennedy’s death? When we talk about the FBI, the starting point has to be J. Edgar Hoover. The main questions I want to answer about Hoover are whether he had foreknowledge or involvement in a plot to kill President Kennedy, and whether he knowingly participate in a cover-up of the assassination. But, to be able to unlock the answers to those bigger questions, we must first learn more about Hoover and who he surrounded himself with. What did h...

Apr 30, 202531 min

BONUS: The Congressional Hearing & Top 10 New Records

In this bonus episode, we revisit the April 1st Congressional hearings, for which Solving JFK had a front row seat. Then, we turn to the top 10 newly declassified records so far. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solvingjfk Transcripts and Sources - https://www.solvingjfkpodcast.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code JFK for a great deal: htt...

Apr 16, 202539 min

Recap & Rebuttals Part 14 (Ep 62-66) with Vince Palamara - Part 2

We continue our conversation with Secret Service expert Vince Palamara about various anomalies with the President's protection in Dallas on November 22, 1963, including the placement of agents on rooftops, removal of agents from the rear of the limo, army intelligence, destruction of Secret Service files, and more. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solvi...

Apr 11, 20251 hr 1 min

Recap & Rebuttals Part 14 (Ep 62-66) with Vince Palamara - Part 1

We speak with Secret Service expert Vince Palamara about various anomalies with the President's protection in Dallas on November 22, 1963, including the agent's being hungover, the bubble top removal, the planning of the route, the removal of motorcycles alongside the vehicle, and the rearranging of the motorcade personnel (including removing the press truck). Part 2 will be out this Friday. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 9 min

Ep 66: Secret Service (Part 5)

In this episode, we review Bolden’s claim that, on November 2, 1963, in addition to a potential threat from lone gunman, Thomas Arthur Vallee, there was also a failed plot against President Kennedy in Chicago by four men who had rifles. Bolden says that the Secret Service covered up the Chicago plot, and then, when he tried to come forward to the Warren Commission, he was framed for a crime, which resulted in him serving time in prison. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https:/...

Apr 02, 202528 min

Ep 65: Secret Service (Part 4)

In this episode on the Secret Service, we’ll try to wrap up the remaining issues surrounding the White House Security Detail in Dallas, including claims that the driver of the Presidential limo, Bill Greer, killed President Kennedy, and claims that an agent in the follow up car, George Hickey, killed President Kennedy. Then, we’ll summarize the information that was discussed in the last 3 episodes. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram ...

Mar 26, 202531 minSeason 3Ep. 65

Ep 64: Secret Service (Part 3)

In this episode, we continue to address issues related to how the Secret Service handled security on November 22nd, 1963, including, the vehicle speed of the presidential limo, rooftop security, the removal of agents from the rear of the limo, the threat research with the Protective Research Section, and the presence of Army Intelligence in the motorcade. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcas...

Mar 19, 202528 minSeason 3Ep. 64

Ep 63: Secret Service (Part 2)

In this episode, we revisit the presidential motorcade in Dallas. But, this time, we’ll zoom in to the motorcade itself, as opposed to what was seen by Secret Service in the motorcade as we previously discussed in Episode 11. Why did the motorcade travel the route it did? Who planned the details of that route? And were there any last minute changes to the motorcade lineup? Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.co...

Mar 12, 202534 minSeason 3Ep. 63

Ep 62: Secret Service (Part 1)

Over the next few episodes, we’ll analyze the granular details of the Secret Service’s actions on the day of the assassination and the lead up to it. The big overarching question is whether there was something more than mere negligence. Were the security failures a series of unfortunate coincidences, or was there someone intentionally making the motorcade less secure? In this episode, we analyze whether the Secret Service agents drank excessive alcohol the night before. We also look at what led ...

Mar 05, 202532 minSeason 3Ep. 62

BONUS: The J Martin Connection with Rob Clark and Joe Borelli from The Lone Gunman Podcast

Matt is joined by Rob Clark and Joe Borelli of The Lone Gunman podcast, the longest running JFK Assassination podcast. Rob and Joe share two major research findings: 1) Marina Oswald's business manager 's wife was a CIA contract agent and 2) a kid named John T. Martin made a film showing the outside and inside of General Walker's house, including the bullet hole. Later on the same film, Lee Harvey Oswald is shown in New Orleans after an altercation where he had been handing out literature. Patre...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 6 min

BONUS: BREAKING NEWS on the JFK Records with Andrew Iler

We have a lot of new information to cover in this episode, including some breaking news. We’ll talk about where we are with Trump’s Executive Order to declassify the files, the new Congressional Committee, the 2,400 new JFK Assassination records just discovered by the FBI, and most importantly, the massive revelation that Andrew Iler and some other fellow researchers discovered when they recently visited the National Archives. Patreon (Bonus Episodes on Sunday Nights at 8pm Eastern) Twitter - ht...

Feb 19, 20251 hr

Season 3 Trailer

Season 3 of Solving JFK is back, starting on March 5th! We attempt to answer the question "If not Lee Harvey Oswald, who killed President John F. Kennedy?" Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code JFK for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 08, 20256 min

Bonus: Discussion & Debate with Fred Litwin

Matt Crumpton and Fred Litwin discuss Oswald's time in New Orleans and related issues. In this episode, a Warren Report critic and a lone assassin believer establish the issues where there is agreement and seek clarification about why there is disagreement on other topics. Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code JFK for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 34 min

Ep 61: Season 2 Conclusions (Part 2)

In this final episode of Season 2, we continue summarizing the big questions we covered this season, including: Did Lee Harvey Oswald Travel to Mexico City? What did LBJ mean when he told Earl Warren about a little incident in Mexico City? What was the role of Ruth and Michael Paine as it relates to Oswald? Did Oswald have intelligence connections? Was Oswald impersonated? and what was Oswald up to at the end of the day? Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.co...

Nov 13, 202447 minSeason 2Ep. 49

Ep 60: Season 2 Conclusions (Part 1)

During this season 2 of Solving JFK, we set out to answer the question “Who was Lee Harvey Oswald, really?” Like everything else in the JFK Assassination, to answer that question, we have to address multiple sub-questions, most of which have inconsistent evidence and disputed answers. In part 1 of this season 2 conclusion episode, we look back at the body of evidence that was covered over the last 32 episodes to try to provide an answer to some of the most important questions about the life of L...

Nov 06, 202447 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Recap & Rebuttals Part 13 (Episodes 56-59)

In this episode, we review Oswald's activities in the Fall of 1963, the culpability or lack thereof of Ruth and Michael Paine, Oswald impersonation attempts, and instances of foreknowledge of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solvingjfk Transcripts and Sources - https://www.solvingjfkpodcast.com Our Sponsor...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 47 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Bonus: Dr. John Nemwan on Mexico City and Popov's Mole

In this episode, we chat with army intelligence major, Dr. John Newman. Dr. Newman has written 5 books on the JFK Assassination and provides a unique perspective with his long career in intelligence. We discuss Oswald's trip to Mexico City, as well as Dr. Newman's discoveries about Oswald in his book, Uncovering Popov's Mole. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Recap & Rebuttals Part 12 (Episodes 53-55)

In this episode, we examine the disputed issues related to Oswald's alleged time in Mexico City, inlcluding whether Oswald traveled there, his actions once he was in place, the CIA's inability to capture Oswald on photo or video, and the big picture when it comes to Oswald in Mexico City. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solvingjfk Transcripts and Sourc...

Oct 23, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Ep 59: Foreknowledge

There are a few instances, some more well known than others, of people seemingly having foreknowledge of the JFK Assassination – meaning that they knew that President Kennedy would be killed before it happened. As we look at these cases, the big questions are whether the alleged foreknowledge was specific and whether the claims about the person having that information are credible. One recently declassified document hinted at such foreknowledge. It was a letter from CIA counterintelligence chief...

Oct 16, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Ep 58: Oswald Impersonations, Fall 1963

Over the course of this season 2 of Solving JFK, a recurring theme that we’ve seen is the impersonation of Lee Harvey Oswald. It’s one thing for a witness to say that they saw a guy who they thought looked identical to Oswald when we know that Oswald could not have been there. Witnesses are often incorrect about recollections of what they saw, especially what someone looked like. But, that’s not the situation for the impersonations of Oswald that we’ve seen so far. In many cases, the witnesses s...

Oct 09, 202435 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Ep 57: The Paines

In this episode, we first look at a mysterious package sent to Oswald at the Paine home. Then, we turn to the actions of Ruth and Michael Paine after the assassination of President Kennedy, before summarizing the evidence provided by the Paines to incriminate Lee Harvey Oswald. Was Ruth Paine a misunderstood good Samaritan, or was she a key participant in the cover up of the crime of the 21st century? Note: This episode erroneously states that Mary Bancroft was a CIA agent. That is incorrect. Ho...

Sep 25, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Ep 56: Fall, 1963

In this episode, we pick up with Oswald back in Dallas. We examine the last 7 weeks of Oswald’s life, including how he got the job at the Texas Schoolbook Depository Building, the continued political activity of Oswald, and the state of the relationship between Lee and Marina on the day of the assassination. Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfkpodcast Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solvingjfk T...

Sep 18, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 41
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