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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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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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English


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Ep 55: Oswald in Mexico (Part 3)

9/4/2024
In this 3rd and final episode on Oswald in Mexico City, we look at Oswald's alleged meetings with Valeriy Kostikov in the Soviet Consulate and Silvia Duran in the Cuban consulate. We also examine the letter Oswald allegedly wrote to the Soviet Embassy when he was back in Dallas, and take a look at what Marina Oswald said about Mexico City. Finally, we listen to some phone calls from President Lyndon Johnson to learn how he convinced Senator Richard Russell and Chief Justice Earl Warren to join what later became the Warren Commission. 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

Duration:00:35:50

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Ep 54: Oswald in Mexico City (Part 2)

8/28/2024
In this second of 3 episodes on Mexico City, we examine Oswald's alleged movements once he was in Mexico City, in particular, at the Cuban and Soviet consulates. We also look at the photographic and audio evidence from CIA surveillance, or the lack thereof. Finally, we analyze what J. Edgar Hoover had to say about Oswald's time 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 Sources - https://www.solvingjfkpodcast.com

Duration:00:32:17

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Ep 53: Oswald in Mexico City (Part 1)

8/21/2024
In this first of 3 episodes on Mexico City, we examine Oswald's travels from New Orleans to Mexico City. We also look at conflicting evidence that indicates that Oswald was in Texas at the same time when he was supposed to be in Mexico, including the story of Sylvia Odio. 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

Duration:00:30:41

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Bonus: Responding to "Sorry Everyone, Oswald Still Acted Alone"

8/7/2024
In this bonus episode, Solving JFK responds to a recent National Review article written by Rich Lowry for the purpose of providing some context and balance to the conversation. Next week, the show will be off, then followed by a two part Mexico City series. This episode is dedicated to Anita Sumrall, Matt Crumpton's grandmother who unexpectedly passed away this week. She was born 6 weeks after Lee Harvey Oswald, loved adventure, and was always up for a talk about the JFK Assassination. You will be missed, G! 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

Duration:00:35:09

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 11 (Episodes 50-52) Featuring Jeff Crudele

7/31/2024
I am joined by Jeff Crudele from JFK: The Enduring Secret to discuss the second half of our series on Lee Harvey Oswald in New Orleans in the Summer of 1963. We look at the Clinton/Jackson Incident, David Ferrie's associations and actions, and the big picture of Jim Garrison's trial against Clay Shaw. 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

Duration:01:26:13

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 10 (Episodes 46-49) Featuring James DiEugenio

7/24/2024
In this 10th edition of Recap and Rebuttals, we’ll be talking Reily Coffee Company, Judyth Vary Baker, State Department Lookout Cards, the ties between Oswald and Guy Banister, Oswald’s FPCC work, his arrest in New Orleans, and subsequent media blitz there. We are joined by author/screenwriter James DiEugenio. 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

Duration:01:23:08

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Ep 52: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 7)

7/17/2024
In this final episode on Oswald in New Orleans, we cover the high level overview of Jim Garrison's trial against Clay Shaw. We attempt to answer the big questions about Garrison’s case: what started it? Who was Clay Shaw? Was he the same person as Clay Bertrand? What was Garrison’s theory of the case? And was Garrison able to establish the facts that he set out to prove? 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

Duration:00:34:30

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Ep 51: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 6)

7/10/2024
In this episode we look at the life and connections of David Ferrie - a man who was involved with Cuban exiles, Guy Banister, Carlos Marcello, and allegedly, Lee Harvey Oswald and Clay Shaw. 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

Duration:00:23:22

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Ep 50: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 5)

7/3/2024
In this episode, we turn our attention to two rural Louisiana towns north of Baton Rouge: Jackson and Clinton. Is it true that Oswald visited these towns in the Summer of 1963? If so, what was he doing? And was Oswald accompanied by David Ferrie and Clay Shaw? 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

Duration:00:31:04

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Ep 49: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 4)

6/26/2024
In this episode, we focus on Oswald’s Fair Play for Cuba Committee activities in New Orleans. How did he get started? Why did he get arrested? And what’s the story behind Oswald being featured on a New Orleans radio station in support of Fair Play for Cuba? 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

Duration:00:31:20

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Ep 48: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 3)

6/19/2024
In this episode, we look at Guy Banister and Lee Harvey Oswald. Did Oswald ever do any work for Banister? And is it true that Oswald had an office at 544 Camp Street, which was in the same building as Banister’s detective agency? What are we to make of the Fair Play for Cuba Committee materials that Oswald stamped 544 Camp Street? 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

Duration:00:32:35

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Ep 47: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 2)

6/12/2024
In this episode, we examine Lee Harvey Oswald's passport renewal, which was not slowed down by the presence of State Department look out cards (though, it perhaps should have been.) We also examine the background of Guy Banister, including the Bolton Ford incident and the Houma/Schlumberger Raid. 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

Duration:00:30:54

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Ep 46: Oswald in New Orleans (Part 1)

6/5/2024
In this episode, we examine Lee Harvey Oswald's time working at Reily Coffee Company in New Orleans, including the connections of the Company's owner, whether there was a NASA-Reily Coffee link, and the claims of Judyth Vary Baker about her relationship with Oswald. 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

Duration:00:28:25

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 9 (Episodes 43-45) Featuring Michael Lombardi

5/22/2024
In this episode we are joined by 3 time Super Bowl winner and JFK Assassination researcher, Michael Lombardi. We cover the arguments for and against the authenticity of the backyard photographs, and we look at whether Oswald is responsible for the General Walker shooting. 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

Duration:01:15:48

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Recap & Rebuttals Part 8 (Episodes 39-42) Featuring Max Good

5/15/2024
In this episode we are joined by Max Good, director of 2022's The Assassination & Mrs. Paine. We speak with Max about his experiences from the film and discuss the disputed questions in Episodes 39-42, with a focus on the White Russians, George de Mohrenschildt, and Ruth and Michael Paine. 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

Duration:01:17:47

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Ep 45: The Walker Shooting

5/8/2024
In this episode, we examine the evidence and witness statements related to the General Walker shooting. Did Lee Harvey Oswald fire at General Walker, or was it someone else? 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

Duration:00:39:33

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Ep 44: The Backyard Photos (Part 2)

5/1/2024
In this episode, we continue analyzing the backyard photos, with a focus on nine specific arguments made by Warren Report crtiics about their authenticity. 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

Duration:00:28:28

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Ep 43: The Backyard Photos (Part 1)

4/24/2024
In this episode, we examine the backyard photos, with an emphasis on the HSCA's photographic panel, and the details regarding how the photos were found and the chain of posession for the Imperial Reflex Camera. Were the backyard photos legit, thus proving that Oswald likely acted alone, or are they not what they seem to be? 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

Duration:00:27:54

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Ep 42: Oswald Back in Dallas (Part 4)

4/17/2024
With George de Mohrenschildt stepping out of the picture to go to Haiti, Ruth Paine begins to develop a relationship with Marina Oswald. In this episode, we do a deep dive on the background and relatonships of Ruth Paine and her husband, Michael Paine. 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

Duration:00:25:37

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Ep 41: Oswald Back in Dallas (Part 3)

4/10/2024
In this episode, we do one final deep dive into the life and death of George de Mohrenschildt to help us determine what he was really up to, including his business contacts related to Haiti, his relationship and written correspondence with former president George H.W. Bush, the story of Willem Oltmans, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding de Mohrenschildt’s death by shotgun blast. 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

Duration:00:28:32