Topic: Assassination

13 chapters across the catalog

99: Devil in the Details
1:36:45 - 1:41:41

99: Devil in the Details

The Yankee-Cowboy War and the 1960s Assassinations

Carl Oglesby theorizes that the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK were "gunplay" resulting from the intense conflict between Yankee and Cowboy power factions. The 1960 election of Kennedy was viewed by the Cowboy/Nixonian faction as a "Yankee theft" involving the Chicago political machine. The subsequent violence of the decade is framed as a series of power moves and counter-moves to control the direction of the American government.

99: Devil in the Details
1:55:51 - 2:00:40

99: Devil in the Details

Trump’s Message and the Selection of JD Vance

Donald Trump's use of the song "Nessun Dorma" at the RNC is interpreted as a coded message to his enemies, referencing a scene from "The Sum of All Fears" where a president's hit squad eliminates conspirators. The selection of JD Vance as Vice President is viewed as a strategic move to align with the "Cowboy" intelligence faction represented by Peter Thiel. The hosts discuss the personal toll and security shifts following the attempt on Trump's life.

99: Devil in the Details
2:00:40 - 2:04:06

99: Devil in the Details

John Currington: H.L. Hunt’s Fixer and the MLK Murder

John Currington, the 93-year-old former right-hand man to H.L. Hunt, comes forward to discuss his role in Hunt's political operations. Currington claims that Hunt had advanced knowledge of the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination and immediately moved to protect his interests. As a "fixer" for the richest man in America, Currington witnessed the intersection of oil money, the FBI, and political violence.

99: Devil in the Details
2:11:47 - 2:15:47

99: Devil in the Details

H.L. Hunt’s Reaction to the MLK Assassination

Within minutes of the shots being fired at Martin Luther King Jr., H.L. Hunt reportedly ordered his staff to cancel all "Lifeline" radio programs scheduled to air anti-King content. Hunt's home in Dallas was subsequently targeted by gunfire from those who suspected his involvement. The segment also details Hunt's meetings with Dallas mafia boss Joe Civello, who allegedly advised Hunt on how to handle assassins and legal indictments.

85: Overman
38:15 - 45:04

85: Overman

American Eugenics and Nazi Importation

The documentary "A Dangerous Idea" highlights how the American eugenics movement of the early 20th century served as a model for Nazi Germany's racial policies. The hosts discuss how prominent American figures like Henry Ford and the Rockefellers supported these ideologies. They also credit researcher Mae Brussell for exposing the "Nazi system" within the U.S. government following Operation Paperclip.

84: More or Less
1:02:03 - 1:04:25

84: More or Less

Nicholas John Roske and the Kavanaugh Assassination Plot

Nicholas John Roske was arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home in Maryland after traveling from California with a handgun, knife, and pepper spray. Roske reportedly called 911 on himself, citing homicidal thoughts driven by the leaked abortion ruling and potential gun law changes. The hosts question the lack of media coverage and the logistics of how Roske obtained his weapons.

84: More or Less
1:04:25 - 1:08:11

84: More or Less

Merrick Garland and Judicial Security Legislation

Attorney General Merrick Garland increased security for Supreme Court justices following the Roske incident and protests at their homes. Congress began considering legislation to provide more funding for judicial protection and to block judges' personal information from the internet. The discussion notes that the threat to judges is a global reality that often goes underreported in the U.S.

70: Four Freedoms
3:21:57 - 3:24:18

70: Four Freedoms

Government Lies and the Origin of "Conspiracy Theory"

The hosts list historical events where the government is widely believed to have lied to the public, including the sinking of the Lusitania and the JFK assassination. They note that the CIA popularized the term "conspiracy theory" in the 1960s to discredit citizens investigating the Kennedy killing. This history of deception is cited as the primary reason for modern public hesitancy to trust government health mandates.

67: Q-Hopium
1:56:23 - 1:59:45

67: Q-Hopium

Fake News and the CIA Origins of Conspiracy Theory

The rise of "fake news" and visible media manipulation—such as local news affiliates reading identical scripts—has led to a widespread loss of trust in institutions. The hosts note that the term "conspiracy theory" was originally popularized by the CIA to discredit skeptics of the JFK assassination. They warn that "overdosing" people with too much counter-narrative information at once can cause their brains to shut down and retreat to the safety of the mainstream narrative.

44: Big Bank Barry
50:28 - 54:24

44: Big Bank Barry

The Dunham Family, Zapata Oil, and The Bush Dynasty

The discussion expands to include Obama’s maternal grandparents, the Dunhams, and their alleged ties to government agencies. Connections are drawn between George H.W. Bush, Zapata Oil, and the power structure that reportedly managed the U.S. government from 1980 until the election of Donald Trump. This "company" structure is said to include the Clintons and Obama as part of a continuous intelligence-led establishment.

42: GBG
2:18:05 - 2:24:06

42: GBG

Genetic Memory and the Assassin's Creed Connection

A donor known as "Slammer the God" draws a parallel between the show's previous discussion on genetic trauma and the "Assassin's Creed" video game series. The game features characters reliving genetically stored memories via virtual reality. The hosts also briefly touch on the "Q" conspiracy and the intersection of various online subcultures.

22: The Dream Maker
12:16 - 15:34

22: The Dream Maker

Izola Ware Curry and the 1958 Harlem Stabbing

In September 1958, Martin Luther King Jr. was stabbed in the chest with a seven-inch letter opener by Izola Ware Curry during a book signing in Harlem. Curry, described as a demented woman, believed King was a communist spy. Doctors stated King was a "sneeze away from death" because the blade was positioned dangerously close to his aorta.

10: Black and Blue
19:19 - 24:21

10: Black and Blue

Character Assassination and the Marijuana Discovery

Following the shooting, media reports surfaced regarding marijuana found in Botham Jean's apartment, which the hosts characterize as an attempt at character assassination. They critique a segment from "The View" where the hosts discussed the discovery, arguing that the media uses such details to balance the narrative and prevent the case from appearing too "open and shut." The discussion touches on the "smoking while black" trope and the absurdity of using legal or minor drug use to justify a shooting.