The young prince of Camelot John F. #Kennedy, Jr. spent the first thousand days of his life in the White House being doted on by two loving parents — then, suddenly, one was just…gone. Of course, many young children lose a parent through death or divorce, but #JFKJr.’s dilemma was unique: his dad was the slain President of the United States, whose funeral, watched on TV by millions, happened to fall on John’s third birthday. From that dark day forward, young John was in constant search of the father he knew so intimately, yet couldn’t remember. Unlike his older sister Caroline, John had no memory of his dad. His widowed mother Jacqueline Kennedy had many crosses to bear after November 22, 1963; not the least of which was making sure that John had some semblance of a father figure in his life. Friends, family, household staff, cabinet members, even Secret Service agents all stepped up and did their best to give the boy as normal of a childhood as possible. But one by one, they all faded away — either because his mother felt they were trying to replace Jack and pushed them out of the inner circle, or, in the case of Uncle Bobby, death took them out of John’s world — leaving deep scars on his psyche and creating a fear of abandonment that would haunt JFK Jr. for the rest of his life. In Episode 3 of my podcast series “JFK Jr: The Man Behind The Myth — Is Daddy There?” we explore the confusing merry-go-round of surrogate fathers who tried to fill John’s empty spaces, and how every man he bonded with in his young life would eventually leave him — wondering what happened, where they had gone, and why. Listen to all episodes of “JFK Jr: The Man Behind The Myth” in this playlist. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXBcSYiYQxlfxTmjwtxC00rw0G40QKhr8&si=Pb4J55ar8TcXbvUd

On this episode of "The Kennedy Chronicles" we explore the special relationship between the #Kennedy family and the nation of #Israel. Young #JFK visited #Palestine in 1939, later again as Senator after the creation of Israel, and as president, cemented U.S. support for Israel by creating our official special relationship in 1961. Kennedy was also the first American president to sell arms to Israel. Read more about John F. Kennedy's foreign policy towards Israel in this thread: https://twitter.com/RealLoriSpencer/status/1747893880345722925 President Kennedy's younger brother, Robert F. Kennedy, first visited British Mandate of Palestinein 1948, one month before Israel's Declaration of Independence. Twenty-two years old at the time, he was reporting on the tense situation in the region for The Boston Post. During his stay, he grew to admire the Jewish inhabitants of the area and their fight for freedom in the Israel/Arab war. #RFK became a staunch defender of Israel and as Senator voted to send the country 50 Phantom Jets for defense. This angered a 24 year-old Palestinian immigrant named Sirhan Sirhan, who cited Kennedy's #Zionism as the reason why he murdered Sen. Kennedy in 1968. Read more about RFK's relationship with Israel, and how it contributed to his assassination here: https://twitter.com/RealLoriSpencer/status/1747829384172454243 The third Kennedy brother, Sen. Edward Kennedy, #RFKJr, and all of the Kennedy grandchildren, continue the tradition of their ancestors as committed #Zionists to the present day. Read more about the successive generations of Kennedys and Israel in this thread: https://twitter.com/RealLoriSpencer/status/1903241440999727235 Join me and host S.L. Kanathan for a fascinating discussion of the Kennedys and Israel on this week's episode of "The Kennedy Chronicles." Premiers Tuesday, May 27 at 8 PM Eastern.

The political partnership between John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson was a mystery from the day it began -- on July 14, 1960, when #JFK asked #LBJ to be his running mate at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Both Sen. #Kennedy and Sen. Johnson's closest advisors, friends, and even family members were vehemently opposed to Johnson joining JFK on the ticket (most famously Jack's campaign manager and brother Bobby Kennedy, who tried several times to talk Jack and Lyndon out of it). But Jack's mind was pretty well made up. It had to be Johnson. As he told TIME Magazine's Hugh Sidey a few days before the convention: “There is no question in my mind,” said Kennedy. “Lyndon would be the best man I could get to run with me. He’s a Texan, a Southerner, he knows Congress, Washington, and he has the ability to be President. But I’m convinced he wouldn’t take it. He’d be more powerful staying as majority leader. What do you think?” Sidey had already gone over the question every which way with L.B.J. the night before, until Johnson got irritated and stormed that he would not do the Kennedy family’s bidding. He declared that the vice presidency was a worthless job compared with being Senate leader, related the sad tenure of “Cactus Jack” Garner, who had called the office nothing more than a “pitcher of warm spit,” and said Speaker Sam Rayburn had told him to stay far away from it. (Cactus Jack had actually used much more colorful language, saying that the vice presidency "wasn't worth a bucket of warm piss.") "If he could not be President," Sidey later recalled, "he would stay in the Senate, Johnson had told me with such rage and finality — his nose an inch from mine — that I chalked him off." Kennedy listened, grinned, nodded. Both were awed and amused by the tumultuous Johnson. “Have you decided on a vice-presidential nominee?” Sidey asked. “Yes,” answered Kennedy. “Can you tell me?” Sidey inquired. "I will if you promise not to publish it,” J.F.K. replied. “Senator, don’t do that to me,” Sidey implored. “We’ve got two days before the magazine is printed, and I’m sure the name will leak. I don’t want to be bound. So don’t tell me.” Kennedy gave a wry smile, said, “O.K., I won’t.” In the future president's mind, the only path to victory against Nixon in November was LBJ. (And he was right. Without LBJ bringing in Southern votes, JFK would have likely lost that razor-thin 1960 race.) During his presidency and long after his assassination, rumors swirled about the Johnsons and the Kennedys not getting along. #RFK and Lyndon by all accounts hated each other. However, the relationship between JFK and LBJ was far more friendly and based on mutual respect. What's the real truth about LBJ and JFK? Was Johnson ever trusted by President Kennedy? Did the Vice President have anything to do with the President's 1963 assassination, as some conspiracists allege, thus effecting an Executive Branch coup d'etat? Historian Lori Spencer breaks it down in this episode of The Kennedy Chronicles!

The political partnership between John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson was a mystery from the day it began -- on July 14, 1960, when #JFK asked #LBJ to be his running mate at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Both Sen. #Kennedy and Sen. Johnson's closest advisors, friends, and even family members were vehemently opposed to Johnson joining JFK on the ticket (most famously Jack's campaign manager and brother Bobby Kennedy, who tried several times to talk Jack and Lyndon out of it). But Jack's mind was pretty well made up. It had to be Johnson. As he told TIME Magazine's Hugh Sidey a few days before the convention: “There is no question in my mind,” said Kennedy. “Lyndon would be the best man I could get to run with me. He’s a Texan, a Southerner, he knows Congress, Washington, and he has the ability to be President. But I’m convinced he wouldn’t take it. He’d be more powerful staying as majority leader. What do you think?” Sidey had already gone over the question every which way with L.B.J. the night before, until Johnson got irritated and stormed that he would not do the Kennedy family’s bidding. He declared that the vice presidency was a worthless job compared with being Senate leader, related the sad tenure of “Cactus Jack” Garner, who had called the office nothing more than a “pitcher of warm spit,” and said Speaker Sam Rayburn had told him to stay far away from it. (Cactus Jack had actually used much more colorful language, saying that the vice presidency "wasn't worth a bucket of warm piss.") "If he could not be President," Sidey later recalled, "he would stay in the Senate, Johnson had told me with such rage and finality — his nose an inch from mine — that I chalked him off." Kennedy listened, grinned, nodded. Both were awed and amused by the tumultuous Johnson. “Have you decided on a vice-presidential nominee?” Sidey asked. “Yes,” answered Kennedy. “Can you tell me?” Sidey inquired. "I will if you promise not to publish it,” J.F.K. replied. “Senator, don’t do that to me,” Sidey implored. “We’ve got two days before the magazine is printed, and I’m sure the name will leak. I don’t want to be bound. So don’t tell me.” Kennedy gave a wry smile, said, “O.K., I won’t.” In the future president's mind, the only path to victory against Nixon in November was LBJ. (And he was right. Without LBJ bringing in Southern votes, JFK would have likely lost that razor-thin 1960 race.) During his presidency and long after his assassination, rumors swirled about the Johnsons and the Kennedys not getting along. #RFK and Lyndon by all accounts hated each other. However, the relationship between JFK and LBJ was far more friendly and based on mutual respect. What's the real truth about LBJ and JFK? Was Johnson ever trusted by President Kennedy? Did the Vice President have anything to do with the President's 1963 assassination, as some conspiracists allege, thus effecting an Executive Branch coup d'etat? Historian Lori Spencer breaks it down in this episode of The Kennedy Chronicles!

In this "Kennedy Chronicles" episode, more of my conversation with journalist S.L. Kanathan in India about #Kennedy family history. Here, we discuss the rise and fall of Joseph P. Kennedy, founding father of this American dynasty. Young Joe Kennedy dreamed of being the first Catholic president one day, and after serving in President Franklin D. #Roosevelt's administration (as the first chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, then on the Maritime Commission, and finally, as Ambassador to the Court of St. James in Great Britain), it seemed Joe was well on his way to making that dream come true by 1940. Kennedy had the drive, determination, and savvy to make every endeavor he set his sights on manifest -- from banking to the stock market to the movie industry to government -- but his goal in elected politics didn't pan out. In fact, it was an embarrassing failure that left him disgraced; shut out of political power centers for the rest of his life. On this episode, I'll tell you why Joseph Kennedy never became president, and how his relationship with #FDR crumbled over rising war tensions on the eve of #WWII. This week marks the 80th anniversary of FDR's death -- an opportune moment to take a deep dive into the complex, often strained political partnership between Kennedy and Roosevelt that eventually turned into a heated enmity before their explosive final bitter argument. Franklin famously told First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt afterwards: "I never want to see that sonofabitch again!" (And indeed, he did not. The two men never mended fences before FDR's death on April 12, 1945.) Joe Kennedy was finished politically after that, but like a tree that falls in the forest, Ambassador Kennedy's fall from grace allowed the sun to shine on the saplings: his sons Joe Jr., Jack, Bobby, and Teddy -- allowing them to grow. It's a fascinating story you won't want to miss on today's Kennedy Chronicles!

In this "Kennedy Chronicles" episode, more of my conversation with journalist S.L. Kanathan in India about #Kennedy family history. Here, we discuss the rise and fall of Joseph P. Kennedy, founding father of this American dynasty. Young Joe Kennedy dreamed of being the first Catholic president one day, and after serving in President Franklin D. #Roosevelt's administration (as the first chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, then on the Maritime Commission, and finally, as Ambassador to the Court of St. James in Great Britain), it seemed Joe was well on his way to making that dream come true by 1940. Kennedy had the drive, determination, and savvy to make every endeavor he set his sights on manifest -- from banking to the stock market to the movie industry to government -- but his goal in elected politics didn't pan out. In fact, it was an embarrassing failure that left him disgraced; shut out of political power centers for the rest of his life. On this episode, I'll tell you why Joseph Kennedy never became president, and how his relationship with #FDR crumbled over rising war tensions on the eve of #WWII. This week marks the 80th anniversary of FDR's death -- an opportune moment to take a deep dive into the complex, often strained political partnership between Kennedy and Roosevelt that eventually turned into a heated enmity before their explosive final bitter argument. Franklin famously told First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt afterwards: "I never want to see that sonofabitch again!" (And indeed, he did not. The two men never mended fences before FDR's death on April 12, 1945.) Joe Kennedy was finished politically after that, but like a tree that falls in the forest, Ambassador Kennedy's fall from grace allowed the sun to shine on the saplings: his sons Joe Jr., Jack, Bobby, and Teddy -- allowing them to grow. It's a fascinating story you won't want to miss on today's Kennedy Chronicles!

In this "Kennedy Chronicles" episode, more of my conversation with journalist S.L. Kanathan in India about #Kennedy family history. Here, we discuss Jackie Kennedy's legacy as First Mother, and explored the question so often asked over the years: "how did she manage to raise two very normal, seemingly well-adjusted kids amidst chaos and tragedy?" We also contrast Jackie's parenting approach to that of her sister-in-law Ethel Kennedy, and Ethel's distant, often estranged relationships with her children (especially #RFKJr) that resulted in public disgrace for some and death for others. I also shared my own recollections of #JFKJr., who was a friend of mine for eight years prior to his death in a 1999 plane crash. It's a fascinating story you won't want to miss on today's Kennedy Chronicles! Jackie's private pain is explained in even greater depth on this week's episode of my book club series, "The Kennedys: After Camelot," which you can listen to here. https://youtu.be/iZuADoTA_a4?si=DdNtJQhUihekAYGG Join me for weekly episodes of this history book club series "The Kennedys: After Camelot" by subscribing on YouTube, Rumble, Spotify, Substack, or wherever you get your podcasts.

In this "Kennedy Chronicles" episode, more of my conversation with journalist S.L. Kanathan in India about #Kennedy family history. Here, we discuss Jackie Kennedy's legacy as First Mother, and explored the question so often asked over the years: "how did she manage to raise two very normal, seemingly well-adjusted kids amidst chaos and tragedy?" We also contrast Jackie's parenting approach to that of her sister-in-law Ethel Kennedy, and Ethel's distant, often estranged relationships with her children (especially #RFKJr) that resulted in public disgrace for some and death for others. I also shared my own recollections of #JFKJr., who was a friend of mine for eight years prior to his death in a 1999 plane crash. It's a fascinating story you won't want to miss on today's Kennedy Chronicles! Jackie's private pain is explained in even greater depth on this week's episode of my book club series, "The Kennedys: After Camelot," which you can listen to here. https://youtu.be/iZuADoTA_a4?si=DdNtJQhUihekAYGG Join me for weekly episodes of this history book club series "The Kennedys: After Camelot" by subscribing on YouTube, Rumble, Spotify, Substack, or wherever you get your podcasts.

(UPDATE: On January 23, 2025 President Donald #Trump ordered the federal government to release ALL documents related to the assassination of #JFK, #RFK, and #MLK. I'll have the details in this episode.) 56 years ago this month, jury selection began in the murder trial of Sirhan Sirhan for the murder of Senator Robert F. #Kennedy. The 24 year-old Palestinian immigrant allegedly shot RFK in a fury over the 1968 presidential candidate’s support for arming #Israel with 50 Phantom jets. It was the first act of Palestinian terrorism on American soil — sparking five and a half decades more of terrorism and war that continues today in the Middle East. I devoted much of 2024 to a re-examination of Sirhan’s case — reviewing original evidence and testimony presented by both the prosecution and the defense — in the production of this true crime podcast series, Who Killed Bobby Kennedy? Below is a guide to every episode. Of course, I highly recommend watching the entire series to fully absorb all of this information, but this guide might help you zero in on specific topics or guests of interest. WHO KILLED BOBBY KENNEDY? (TRUE CRIME PODCAST SERIES) EPISODE GUIDE Ep. 1 Sirhan Sirhan: Innocent or Guilty? — Introduction and case overview Ep. 2 Why RFK Killer Sirhan Is Still A Hero in Palestine — A discussion of Sirhan’s influence on the Palestinian Liberation Movement and his embrace of communism with communist historian and author/journalist Caleb Maupin. Ep. 3 Sirhan’s Defense: Lisa Pease Interview — Our full 2.5 hour interview with Lisa Pease, author of the book “A Lie To Big To Fail” and leader of the “Free Sirhan” movement. Ep. 4 RFK Murder Conspiracies Debunked — Maverick News journalist Rick Walker and I discuss, debate, and debunk some of the most widely-circulated RFK conspiracy theories. Ep. 5 Sirhan’s Trial: Jim DiEugenio Interview, Part 1 — We take a deep 3 hour dive into evidence presented by Sirhan’s defense team at trial with James DiEugenio, Kennedy assassination historian, author and journalist best known for his work with Oliver Stone on the 2021 documentary “JFK Revisited.” Ep. 6: A Second Gun? Jim DiEugenio Interview, Part 2 — Jim and I discuss possible other suspects, and the ballistics investigations which DiEugenio says is proof that Sirhan could not have killed Senator Kennedy. Ep. 7 An Open and Shut Case: Jim DiEugenio Interview Part 3 — We rip the Los Angeles police and D.A.’s bungling of the original investigation, and talk about later efforts made by RFK’s friend (and shooting victim) Paul Schrade, Allard Lowenstein, #RFKJr., and others over the past five decades to release secret files and re-open the case. Ep. 8 The Motive: Mel Ayton Interview — British historian Mel Ayton is the author of “Sirhan Sirhan: The Forgotten Terrorist,” and knows the mind of Sirhan better than most. What factors drove Sirhan to murder RFK? What political statement did Sirhan make by doing so? Mel lays out the case here. Ep. 9 Premeditated Murder: My guest is journalist Craig Colgan, who has written about the RFK assassination since 1998 and interviewed many of the principals involved. Once a believer that Sen. Kennedy’s murder was the result of a conspiracy, Craig later changed his mind and now argues that what Sirhan did was a clear case of premeditated murder. Ep. 10 An Innocent Man: Thane Eugene Cesar: In Part 2 of my interview with journalist Craig Colgan he deconstructs the fiction which conspiracists allege that a security guard named Thane Eugene Cesar fired the fatal bullets. Ep. 11 Who Is Sirhan Sirhan? British historian Mel Ayton returns for another in-depth 2-part interview. In this episode, Mel tells us Sirhan’s tragic life story; from his 1944 birth in Jerusalem to his childhood trauma of witnessing a bloody war in Palestine, to his family’s emigration to America, and the events that led to his political radicalization and the murder his mother Mary once called “a patriotic act.” Ep. 12 Free Sirhan? In the series conclusion, I give Sirhan’s biographer Mel Ayton the closing argument. Mel makes a convincing case that despite errors in the L.A. authorities mishandling of the RFK investigation and trial, Sirhan is right where he belongs: behind prison bars. But should he remain there for the rest of his life? At age 80, is Sirhan still a danger to society? We discuss efforts by RFK Jr. to obtain Sirhan’s parole and the growing “Free Sirhan” movement. Watch all episodes for free in this YouTube playlist, or listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this true crime series, please help support my independent journalism with a one-time donation or monthly patronage below. Support my independent journalism with a one-time donation here: http://LoriSpencer.WordPress.com/donate Join as a monthly member at: http://Patreon.com/LoriSpencer http://BuyMeACoffee.com/LoriSpencer Buy me a Gift from my Wishlist! http://GiftApp.com/RealLoriSpencer

(UPDATE: On January 23, 2025 President Donald #Trump ordered the federal government to release ALL documents related to the assassination of #JFK, #RFK, and #MLK. I'll have the details in this episode.) 56 years ago this month, jury selection began in the murder trial of Sirhan Sirhan for the murder of Senator Robert F. #Kennedy. The 24 year-old Palestinian immigrant allegedly shot RFK in a fury over the 1968 presidential candidate’s support for arming #Israel with 50 Phantom jets. It was the first act of Palestinian terrorism on American soil — sparking five and a half decades more of terrorism and war that continues today in the Middle East. I devoted much of 2024 to a re-examination of Sirhan’s case — reviewing original evidence and testimony presented by both the prosecution and the defense — in the production of this true crime podcast series, Who Killed Bobby Kennedy? Below is a guide to every episode. Of course, I highly recommend watching the entire series to fully absorb all of this information, but this guide might help you zero in on specific topics or guests of interest. WHO KILLED BOBBY KENNEDY? (TRUE CRIME PODCAST SERIES) EPISODE GUIDE Ep. 1 Sirhan Sirhan: Innocent or Guilty? — Introduction and case overview Ep. 2 Why RFK Killer Sirhan Is Still A Hero in Palestine — A discussion of Sirhan’s influence on the Palestinian Liberation Movement and his embrace of communism with communist historian and author/journalist Caleb Maupin. Ep. 3 Sirhan’s Defense: Lisa Pease Interview — Our full 2.5 hour interview with Lisa Pease, author of the book “A Lie To Big To Fail” and leader of the “Free Sirhan” movement. Ep. 4 RFK Murder Conspiracies Debunked — Maverick News journalist Rick Walker and I discuss, debate, and debunk some of the most widely-circulated RFK conspiracy theories. Ep. 5 Sirhan’s Trial: Jim DiEugenio Interview, Part 1 — We take a deep 3 hour dive into evidence presented by Sirhan’s defense team at trial with James DiEugenio, Kennedy assassination historian, author and journalist best known for his work with Oliver Stone on the 2021 documentary “JFK Revisited.” Ep. 6: A Second Gun? Jim DiEugenio Interview, Part 2 — Jim and I discuss possible other suspects, and the ballistics investigations which DiEugenio says is proof that Sirhan could not have killed Senator Kennedy. Ep. 7 An Open and Shut Case: Jim DiEugenio Interview Part 3 — We rip the Los Angeles police and D.A.’s bungling of the original investigation, and talk about later efforts made by RFK’s friend (and shooting victim) Paul Schrade, Allard Lowenstein, #RFKJr., and others over the past five decades to release secret files and re-open the case. Ep. 8 The Motive: Mel Ayton Interview — British historian Mel Ayton is the author of “Sirhan Sirhan: The Forgotten Terrorist,” and knows the mind of Sirhan better than most. What factors drove Sirhan to murder RFK? What political statement did Sirhan make by doing so? Mel lays out the case here. Ep. 9 Premeditated Murder: My guest is journalist Craig Colgan, who has written about the RFK assassination since 1998 and interviewed many of the principals involved. Once a believer that Sen. Kennedy’s murder was the result of a conspiracy, Craig later changed his mind and now argues that what Sirhan did was a clear case of premeditated murder. Ep. 10 An Innocent Man: Thane Eugene Cesar: In Part 2 of my interview with journalist Craig Colgan he deconstructs the fiction which conspiracists allege that a security guard named Thane Eugene Cesar fired the fatal bullets. Ep. 11 Who Is Sirhan Sirhan? British historian Mel Ayton returns for another in-depth 2-part interview. In this episode, Mel tells us Sirhan’s tragic life story; from his 1944 birth in Jerusalem to his childhood trauma of witnessing a bloody war in Palestine, to his family’s emigration to America, and the events that led to his political radicalization and the murder his mother Mary once called “a patriotic act.” Ep. 12 Free Sirhan? In the series conclusion, I give Sirhan’s biographer Mel Ayton the closing argument. Mel makes a convincing case that despite errors in the L.A. authorities mishandling of the RFK investigation and trial, Sirhan is right where he belongs: behind prison bars. But should he remain there for the rest of his life? At age 80, is Sirhan still a danger to society? We discuss efforts by RFK Jr. to obtain Sirhan’s parole and the growing “Free Sirhan” movement. Watch all episodes for free in this YouTube playlist, or listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this true crime series, please help support my independent journalism with a one-time donation or monthly patronage below. Support my independent journalism with a one-time donation here: http://LoriSpencer.WordPress.com/donate Join as a monthly member at: http://Patreon.com/LoriSpencer http://BuyMeACoffee.com/LoriSpencer Buy me a Gift from my Wishlist! http://GiftApp.com/RealLoriSpencer

24 Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy Jr. has been strangely silent the past few weeks about the #antisemitic, pro-#Hamas protests happening on college campuses. Although #RFKJr has been asked about it in recent interviews, and answers briefly in a lawyerly manner about the difference between demonstrations on public vs. private property, he has otherwise completely avoided talking about the issue. While every other candidate in the presidential race issued statements on this national crisis immediately, Kennedy waited nearly three weeks before speaking up. Kennedy finally posted a tweet about the campus unrest Saturday outlining what he would do as president to ensure fairness to all students on campus, but said nothing about what he would do to stop the lawlessness and violence we are witnessing on campuses across America. https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1786943517710786626 Kennedy has proclaimed himself to be strongly pro-Israel, and supports #Israel's war against Hamas. At the same time, he says he is "very pro-Palestinian," and supports the two-state solution that would establish #Palestine as an independent sovereign nation. Is Kennedy doing the same "both sides" dance as President #Biden, afraid of losing progressive Democrats and Gen Z voters? Are his campaign advisers telling Bobby to tone down his pro-Israel rhetoric in order to appease the woke mob? At a time when #antisemitism escalating to frightening levels, #Jews are being assaulted in the streets, and some protesters are issuing calls to "kill all the Zionists," it feels like open season on Jews. The exclusion of Jewish "#Zionists" from campuses, establishment of "Zionist-free zones," Jewish students not being allowed to attend class, acts of harassment, intimidation and violence, hate speech and symbols of Jew hatred on campus property are all flagrant violations of the 1964 Civil Rights Act -- which is not being enforced by campus administrators, state governments, or the federal government. On this edition of Maverick News we ask why President #Biden isn't doing what President John F. #Kennedy did: send in the National Guard to protect the rights of ALL students, stop the violence, enforce the law of the land, and restore order on campus. The Kennedy legacy is civil rights. It is time for #RFK to pick up the mantle of #JFK and his father, Attorney General Robert Kennedy, on this divisive issue that is tearing our nation apart, and undoing 60 years of racial progress started by his ancestors. His uncle Jack's campaign slogans during the 1960 were "a time for greatness," and "leadership for the 60s." Can his nephew meet that high standard now? Because this is a time for greatness, not timidity. We need moral clarity and leadership for the 20s, right now. Now is the time for Kennedy to shine; to lead; to do something bold. I'll tell you what that is tonight on Maverick News. Join us at 9 PM Eastern.

On this date in 1961 the newly sworn-in John F. #Kennedy began his first day as president. As evidenced by the first Executive Order he signed that day, expanding food assistance to the poor (what is known today as food stamps, or SNAP benefits), relieving poverty was at the top of his agenda for the New Frontier. #JFK also inherited a troubled #economy. The country was in a #recession -- it's third in 10 years -- at the time Kennedy took the oath of office on January 20, 1961. On Episode 22 of the "Kennedy Americans" podcast we will take a look at President Kennedy's economic solutions that catapulted the United States into a period of unprecedented #prosperity -- while at the same time creating a more secure safety net for the disadvantaged, creating #Medicare and #Medicaid, issuing tax cuts, building infrastructure projects, and keeping #inflation down. We'll also explore how Kennedy brought big business to heel in his clash with the steel companies, a fierce battle the president waged to ensure that American corporate interests also served the public interest. Here's how JFK fixed our domestic economy without going to war overseas. Kennedy showed us it can be done. We hope his nephew, 2024 presidential candidate #RFKJr follows his uncle's lead and pursues similar economic policies starting on day one of the next Kennedy administration on January 21, 2025. DISCLOSURE: I am a volunteer recruiter for the #Kennedy24 campaign. Join the #RFKArmy at http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

In this “Best of Strange Bedfellows” highlight from Episode 22 (original air date: Nov. 25, 2023) we talked to #JFK historian Jim DiEugenio on the 60th anniversary of the #JFKAssassination. James DiEugenio is the editor of KennedysAndKing.com, and the author of five books about the assassinations of the 1960s. He wrote the screenplay for Oliver Stone's "JFK Revisited" documentary series and is a co-author of the new book "Chokeholds: Proof There Was A Conspiracy in the JFK Assassination." We delve into the theory posited by former #Nixon and #Trump advisor Roger Stone alleging that #Kennedy's own vice president, #LBJ, was part of the #conspiracy to murder JFK. In his 2016 book "The Man Who Killed Kennedy," Stone makes his case against LBJ. Jim DiEugenio says Stone's book is ridden with factual errors and corrects them here. Is Roger Stone running a clever ruse to distract the public from the involvement of his former employer, President Richard Nixon? We'll look at the circumstantial evidence against both Lyndon Johnson and Nixon, and let you, the jury, decide if one or both men were guilty. Or perhaps you'll conclude that both former presidents have been falsely accused of involvement in the crime of the century. This was my favorite "Strange Bedfellows" episode of 2023, and a perfect finale' to the year. PROGRAMMING NOTE:We are taking the month of December off from “Strange Bedfellows” for some family time during the holidays. Every Saturday night this month we will rebroadcast highlights from some of our favorite episodes of 2023 as a year-in-review (and what a crazy year it has been). New live episodes return starting January 6, 2024! If you enjoyed this interview, please help support the show with a donation at: http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com Many thanks to the Maverick News Channel for hosting this program. http://MaverickNews.ca

Our #JFK60 month continues tonight with a "Best of Strange Bedfellows" podcast highlight from Episode 22. #JFK historian/author James DiEugenio returns to the show for a deep dive into the Kennedy autopsy evidence presented in his new book "The #JFKAssassination Chokeholds That Prove There Was A Conspiracy." Jim collaborated with Oliver Stone on the documentary "JFK Revisited," is the author of five books about the assassinations of the 1960s, the #Kennedy presidency, and the Cold War. He is the editor of KennedysAndKing.com. If you enjoy my work, please support the show with a one-time donation or monthly at http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com. I've endorsed #RFKJr for president in 2024. Join me! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

In this “Best of Strange Bedfellows” highlight from Episode 22 (original air date: Nov. 25, 2023) we talked to #JFK historian Jim DiEugenio on the 60th anniversary of the #JFKAssassination. James DiEugenio is the editor of KennedysAndKing.com, and the author of five books about the assassinations of the 1960s. He wrote the screenplay for Oliver Stone’s “JFK Revisited” documentary series and is a co-author of the new book “Chokeholds: Proof There Was A Conspiracy in the JFK Assassination.” A viewer from Ontario asked Jim, “why has the #Kennedy family remained silent all these years about any possibility of a #conspiracy in the murders of President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert F. Kennedy?” We delve into that mystery, and talk about why 2024 presidential candidate #RFKJr reversed that trend when he became the first (and only) member of the #Kennedys to ask questions about what really happened to his father and his uncle. Advertisement PROGRAMMING NOTE: We are taking the month of December off from “Strange Bedfellows” for some family time during the holidays. Every Saturday night this month we will rebroadcast highlights from some of our favorite episodes of 2023 as a year-in-review (and what a crazy year it has been). New live episodes return starting January 6, 2024! If you enjoyed this interview, please help support the show with a donation at: http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com Many thanks to the Maverick News Channel for hosting this program. http://MaverickNews.ca

In this highlight from Episode 21 of "Strange Bedfellows" we review the outstanding new documentary film airing now on Paramount Plus, "#JFK: What The Doctors Saw." 60 years after the murder of President Kennedy, seven of the doctors who examined Kennedy's wounds at Parkland Hospital reunite to discuss a day they'll never forget. Our guest is Bruce de Torres, marketing director forTrineDay Publishing, host ofWORLDSTAGEon TNT Radio, and author ofGOD, SCHOOL, 9/11 AND JFK: The Lies That Are Killing Us and The Truth That Sets Us Free. David Denton, History Professor at Olney Central College and author ofEssays on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedysays of Bruce’s book: “In this excellent work, Bruce de Torres takes us through 200-plus years of American history, revealing the darker, hidden side of it – elites (in and out of our institutions) controlling us with lies and moving us toward #fascism. Incontrovertible facts point toward #conspiracy, especially in the assassinations of #JFK, #MLK, and #RFK, and in 9/11. Mr. de Torres correctly says we must be ‘near those entrusted with power,’ or else corruption and exploitation begin. I highly recommend this detailed, informative work that takes the reader right up through the events unfolding in today’s world!” You can buy Bruce’s book, “God, School, 9/11, and JFK” athttp://brucedetorres.com. Watch "JFK: What the Doctors Saw" on the Paramount Plus Network. Support my work with a one-time donation or become a monthly member at http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com I've endorsed #RFKJr for president in 2024. Join me! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

On November 22, 1963, the day President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was shot inDealey Plaza, Robert Groden had just turned 18. That day was his birthday, and he was at home playing hooky from Forest Hills High School in Queens, New York. He sat glued to the television watching the grim saga unfold on television all weekend, like every American. Since that fateful birthday Groden has devoted his entire life to ferreting out the truth beneath the surface of the bizarre pictures that flashed across his TV screen a half century ago. In the 1970s, Groden showed the American people the infamous Zapruder film of the #JFKAssassination for the very first time on television. Later, he worked as a photographic expert on the House Select Committee on Assassinations investigation of Kennedy's murder, and consulted on Oliver Stone's blockbuster film, "#JFK." Groden (R) consulting with the HSCA, 1979. Author of seven books on the Kennedy assassination, including a New York Times best-seller, Groden now lives in Dallas, where he lectures and sells his books to tourists in Dealey Plaza. He has been ticketed more than 80 times by the city, arrested and jailed twice. All of these alleged infractions have been tossed out by city courts as violations by the city of Groden's First Amendment rights. His long legal battle with the City of Dallas and the 6th Floor Museum was so incredible it became the subject of the 2014 documentary film, "Plaza Man." As we marked the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy's murder last month, author Bruce de Torres and I paid tribute to Robert Groden on Episode 21 of "Strange Bedfellows." Groden is one of the last living legends of JFK Assassination research. We feel his tremendous contribution to our understanding of this unsolved mystery should be honored. Join us tonight at 9 PM Eastern for the premiere. Support my independent journalism with a donation or monthly membership at http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com I've endorsed #RFKJr for president in 2024. Join me! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

Whilevisiting Arlington National Cemeteryon Veterans Day, just a few weeks before his death, #JFK stood on the grounds of the Arlington House high on a hill above the national cemetery. As he took in the sweeping views of the rolling green hills and fall foliage, his eyes continued across the Potomac River to the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. He wistfully said that the views were so spectacularthat he “could stay here forever.” After his death on November 22, 1963, his widow Jackie selected a plot just below #Arlington House. This established the site of the #Kennedy family graves and offered her late husband the forever view he requested. The view from Kennedy's grave at Arlington National Cemetery. President Kennedy often told those close to him that he wanted the words "he kept the peace" inscribed on his tombstone. Although those words do not adorn his grave marker today, we agree with Kennedy's self-assessment of his own contribution to history. In this excerpt from Episode 21 of "Strange Bedfellows" I discuss Kennedy's Legacy of Peace with radio personality and author Bruce de Torres. After many important reflections upon President Kennedy's life and death on the 60th anniversary of Dallas, perhaps his commitment to #peace is, above all else, what JFK should be best remembered for. We will also talk about how JFK's nephew #RFKJr is running for president to continue his uncle's legacy of peace, as the world stands on the brink of #WWIII globally and civil war on the home front. Can Kennedy #HealTheDivide before it's too late? Catch the premiere tonight at 9 PM Eastern! * Disclosure: I am a volunteer on the #Kennedy24 campaign. Join my team at: http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

In 1939, 22 year-old John F. #Kennedy, son of Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy, wrote his father a long letter from Palestine. In this remarkable 4-page document, the future president displays an astonishing ability to grasp this complex conflict that still haunts our world today. I'll tell you what the letter said in my interview with Welsh Republic Podcast tonight at 9 P.M. Eastern.

Our #JFK60 month continues tonight with a special edition of the "Strange Bedfellows" podcast (Episode 22). #JFK historian/author James DiEugenio returns to the show tonight for a deep dive into the evidence presented in his new book "The #JFKAssassination Chokeholds That Prove There Was A Conspiracy." Jim collaborated with Oliver Stone on the documentary "JFK Revisited," is the author of five books about the assassinations of the 1960s, the #Kennedy presidency, and the Cold War. He is the editor of KennedysAndKing.com. Support the show! http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com

Our #JFK60 special coverage continues tonight at 9 PM Eastern with this encore presentation of our Maverick News interview with Kennedy Assassination historian James DiEugenio from October 22, 2022. Be sure to join us live at 9 PM Saturday, November 25th, when Jim DiEugenio returns to the "Strange Bedfellows" podcast! After the Cuban Missile Crisis, both President John F. #Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita #Khrushchev realized the #ColdWar was madness and tried to end it. In 1963, the U.S. and the #USSR signed a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty that was the first giant step towards peace between the superpowers. During the final months of his life, #JFK was also negotiating a truce with Cuban leader Fidel Castro through secret emissaries, and pulling U.S. advisors out of #Vietnam with an eye towards getting all American personnel out by 1965. Kennedy's June 1963 "Peace Speech" at American University in Washington, D.C. outlined his vision for a peaceful coexistence with the #SovietUnion, and communist countries around the globe. As historian Jim DiEugenio (screenplay writer for Oliver Stone's documentary "JFK Revisited" and author of the accompanying book) explains here, Kennedy and Khrushchev nearly ended the Cold War a quarter century before President Reagan did. Their efforts resulted in both leaders being removed from power by warmongering forces within their own governments. Find more of this interview and JFK content in my channel's archived playlists, and check out Jim DiEugenio's website KennedysAndKing.com for more information. Watch the new Oliver Stone & Jim DiEugenio documentary series "JFK Revisited" on Showtime, and buy Jim DiEugenio's book "JFK Revisited" here. * I've endorsed #RFKJr for president of the United States. Join our historic campaign at: http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

Our #JFK60 coverage continues tonight at 9 Eastern with an encore presentation of this October 2022 Maverick News broadcast. We hope you enjoy it. 30 years after the death of Jim Garrison , we remember the former New Orleans District Attorney who inspired Kevin Costner's character in Oliver Stone's 1992 opus, "#JFK." Garrison was the only prosecutor in history to file murder charges against any of the Kennedy assassination (alleged) conspirators. Although his prosecution of Clay Shaw was ultimately unsuccessful, Garrison left an indelible imprint on history. If the jury in that trial had been the American people, Jim Garrison probably would have won his case. We talk to historian Jim DiEugenio (screenplay writer for Oliver Stone's documentary series "JFK Revisited" and author of the companion book) about how the work of Jim Garrison paved the way for three generations of JFK Assassination researchers, including himself. We look back at the life of Jim Garrison, hear from both his critics and his supporters, and show you a rare excerpt from Garrison's final interview recorded shortly before his death on October 21, 1992. Read Jim DiEugenio's work at: KennedysAndKing.com WATCH OLIVER STONE'S NEW "JFK REVISITED" DOCUMENTARY: https://www.sho.com/titles/3507963/jf... BUY "JFK REVISITED" BOOK BY JIM DIEUGENIO: https://www.simonandschuster.com/book... * Subscribe to my channel and check my "JFK VIDEOS" playlist for more great JFK content! I've endorsed #RFKJr for president in 2024. Join my team of volunteers, donate, get involved, or find an event near you! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

Award-winning Director Oliver Stone's dramatic film "#JFK" set off a firestorm of controversy when it debuted in 1992. Public outrage over the film forced Congress to pass the JFK Records Act that year, which resulted in the release of millions of documents previously kept secret by the U.S. government. 60 years after the #JFKAssassination, Oliver Stone and screenwriter/author James DiEugenio have made the penultimate documentary about the JFK Assassination; the culmination of three decades of research into those long-secret declassified files. "JFK Revisited" is the two-hour version of Stone's documentary film. "JFK: Destiny Betrayed -- Through the Looking Glass" is a four-hour tour-de-force packed with interviews and new information that has only recently come to light. (The film is available in four hourlong episodes, on DVD, and also in book format.) As part of our #JFK60 special programming this month on Maverick News, we unearthed an October 2022 interview with "JFK Revisited" screenplay writer and author Jim DiEugenio for you. We dive deep into the new evidence that leads to a conclusion of conspiracy in the murder of President #Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963. Jim and Oliver respond to critical attacks on Oliver's films about JFK, and we detail how the mainstream media continues to cover-up the truth of the assassination even to the present day, 60 years after the crime of the century. We look forward to having Jim DiEugenio back on the Maverick News Network to mark the 60th anniversary later this month. Jim returns to "Strange Bedfellows" November 25th! Learn more at Jim DiEugenio's website: KennedysAndKing.com WATCH JFK REVISITED ON SHOWTIME. STREAM "JFK: DESTINY BETRAYED" On AMAZON PRIME VIDEO. BUY JIM DIEUGENIO'S NEW COMPANION BOOK ON AMAZON, OR WHEREVER FINE BOOKS ARE SOLD. * Subscribe to my channel (be sure to click the notifications bell) and check my playlists section for more great JFK videos!

#JFK60 week continues as we mark the 60th Anniversary of the #JFK Assassination with more from our Maverick News archives. In this 2-part special, we look back on what was likely President #Kennedy's greatest achievement -- negotiating a peaceful end to the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Rick Walker and I interviewed historian Jim Di Eugenio (screenplay writer of Oliver Stone's new "JFK Revisited" documentary and author of the accompanying book) about President Kennedy's masterful handling of the crisis. In Part 1 we take you in-depth, day-by-day through those fateful 13 days in October when the world stood on the brink of nuclear war with the USSR. (Original air date: October 22, 2022) Watch this encore presentation tonight at 9 Eastern! Part 2 airs Nov. 21 at 9 PM. Watch the Oliver Stone/Jim DiEugenio documentary "JFK Revisited" on Showtime and read the book by Jim DiEugenio. I've endorsed #RFKJr for president in 2024. Join me! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

On the 60th Anniversary of the #JFK Assassination, we bring you Part 2 of our Maverick News special presentation on #Kennedy's greatest achievement -his handling of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. We spoke to Kennedy historian Jim DiEugenio about how President Kennedy and Soviet Premier Khrushchev used secret diplomatic backchannels to negotiate a peaceful end to the 13- day nuclear standoff over missiles in #Cuba. James DiEugenio wrote the screenplay for Oliver Stone's new documentary film "JFK Revisited" and the accompanying book. He is the Editor-in-Chief of KennedysAndKing.com and author of four books on the assassinations of JFK, #RFK, Malcolm X, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Original broadcast date: Oct. 22, 2022 Be sure to watch Part 1 of our Cuban Missile Crisis 60th Anniversary Special (see my channel's playlists for more JFK material) with Jim DiEugenio. I've endorsed JFK's nephew Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for President of the United States. Join me! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

In 1992, the U.S. Congress passed the #JFK Records Act, mandating that all documents still held secret must be released to the public within 25 years. Yet, the government has continued to delay for six years past the original 2017 deadline. As the 60th anniversary of the #JFKAssassination approaches next week, we ask: why won't they finally free the #JFKFILES? Kennedy Assassination historian Jim DiEugenio (screenplay writer for Oliver Stone's new documentary "JFK Revisited" and author of the accompanying book) is involved with a lawsuit filed against the Biden Administration and the National Archives by a coalition of JFK Assassination Researchers. As part of our #JFK60 special coverage this week, we are rebroadcasting part of our October 2022 interview with Jim DiEugenio. Jim explains why it became necessary to take legal action -- the only way to compel the government to comply with the original 1992 law and give up its secrets about what really happened to President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963. The lawsuit is ongoing. For more info, visit Jim DiEugenio's website: KennedysAndKing.com WATCH OLIVER STONE'S "JFK REVISITED" DOCUMENTARY HERE BUY THE BOOK "JFK REVISITED" BY JIM DI EUGENIO HERE Pleas subscribe to my channel and check out my "JFK VIDEOS" playlists for more great JFK content! http://Rumble.com/KennedyAmericans 2024 presidential candidate #RFKJr (JFK's nephew) has pledged to declassify and release ALL of the JFK Files on day one of his administration. That's one of many reasons why I'm endorsing Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for president of the United States. Join me at: http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

In late October 1963 -- a month before he was assassinated -- President John F. #Kennedy received an honorary degree from Amherst College. Accepting the honor, #JFK said: "A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers." Tonight on "Strange Bedfellows" we are devoting the entire 2-hour program to remembering President Kennedy's life and legacy, as we mark the 60th anniversary of his death. Our guest is Bruce de Torres, marketing director for TrineDay Publishing, host ofWORLDSTAGE on TNT Radio, and author ofGOD, SCHOOL, 9/11 AND JFK: The Lies That Are Killing Us and The Truth That Sets Us Free. David Denton, History Professor at Olney Central College and author ofEssays on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy says of Bruce's book: "In this excellent work, Bruce de Torres takes us through 200-plus years of American history, revealing the darker, hidden side of it – elites (in and out of our institutions) controlling us with lies and moving us toward #fascism. Incontrovertible facts point toward #conspiracy, especially in the assassinations of #JFK, #MLK, and #RFK, and in 9/11. Mr. de Torres correctly says we must be 'near those entrusted with power,' or else corruption and exploitation begin. I highly recommend this detailed, informative work that takes the reader right up through the events unfolding in today’s world!" We are pleased to welcome Bruce as our guest on Episode 21 of "Strange Bedfellows" tonight at 9 PM Eastern for what promises to be a phenomenal conversation. Don't miss this show! You can buy Bruce's book, "God, School, 9/11, and JFK" at http://brucedetorres.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please help support the show with a donation at: http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com Many thanks to the Maverick News Channel for hosting this program. http://MaverickNews.ca

Next week will mark the 60th anniversary of the #JFKAssassination on November 22. As part of our Maverick News #JFK60 special programming this month, we are rebroadcasting a fascinating flashback from the archives. This was my second day on the air at Maverick News. Rick Walker and I got into a discussion about the #JFK assassination and all of the various theories that still persist 60 years later as to who the actual culprit was. Lee Harvey Oswald? The Cubans? The Russians? LBJ? The Mob? We also discuss why Congress passed the JFK Records Act, and why we still don't have the #JFKFiles six years past the deadline for all of these secret documents to be released. (Original airdate: Aug. 9, 2022) This episode will be rebroadcast Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM Eastern. Don't miss it! I've endorsed #RFKJr for president of the United States in 2024. Join my team of volunteers at http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

Next week will mark the 60th anniversary of the #JFK Assassination. Almost 60 years after President #Kennedy's slaying in Dallas, does anyone still care about what happened to JFK? In this excerpt from our Maverick News interview with Jim DiEugenio (author of the screenplay for Oliver Stone's new documentary film "JFK Revisited" and the accompanying book), we explore why JFK's popularity endures, the curiosity we still have about his murder, and why it still matters. Support my independent journalism with a donation or monthly membership at http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com I've endorsed #RFKJr for president in 2024. Join me! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

2024 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy, Jr. sat down for a lengthy interview with Tucker Carlson last week on X (formerly Twitter) and discussed a wide range of issues -- but the most eyebrow-raising moments happened when the subject of #RFK's uncle's murder came up. We will show you that exchange and discuss it in this highlight from Episode 10 of "Strange Bedfellows" with guest Mike Krupa of Poland's VotumTV. (Krupa is also a historian and expert on the #JFK assassination case.) You can watch the full episode in my "Strange Bedfellows" podcast playlist on YouTube. Help me elect #Kennedy the next President of the United States! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer Support my independent journalism at: http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com Follow me on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/RealLoriSpencer Subscribe on Rumble for UNCENSORED videos YouTube won't let me show you! http://Rumble.com/LoriSpencer My blog: http://LoriSpencer.WordPress.com Join as a monthly member at: http://Patreon.com/LoriSpencer http://BuyMeACoffee.com/LoriSpencer Buy me a Gift from my Wishlist! http://GiftApp.com/RealLoriSpencer

For nearly two years, a group of #QAnon believers have gathered in Dallas, performing rituals in Dealey Plaza — the site of President #Kennedy’s 1963 assassination — expecting to call back from the dead not only the spirit of #JFK, but also his son, #JFKJr., in an apparent shared delusion that JFK Jr. will be Donald #Trump’s vice presidential running mate in 2024. The group is led by Michael Protzman, aka “#Negative48.” To his followers, he’s a Messiah. But friends and family members of those who have fallen under his spell worry that they’ve lost their loved ones forever — along with thousands of dollars donated to the Protzman JFK QAnon cult. Protzman and his group camped out in a luxury Dallas hotel for 5 months awaiting JFK’s return — financed by his affluent donors — then returned for another extended stay last summer. The grift is good for Protzman so far. Protzman made his declaration that no one without enough money should travel to Dallas because the latest predicted return of JFK would trigger “10 days of darkness” (which of course, didn’t happen, either). One cult follower’s daughter told Vice News that her mother told the family she was only going to Dallas for the weekend…and then never came home. “She told me that Michael has moved the dates again, and when I questioned if she saw Jesus, she called me a satanist and the devil and then promptly hung up,” Linda said, adding that her mother has completely changed her personality since starting to follow Protzman’s online conspiracies last year. “My real mother would never do that.” Protzman has destroyed dozens of families over the course of the last two years, with many members of his inner circle now left with nowhere to go, even if they did want to leave the cult. This has led to rising tensions between certain members of the group in Dallas, there were some angry clashes between Protzman’s group and a splinter group known as the “Scooby-Doo Crew” who were kicked out by Protzman over money issues. During one face-off in the lobby of Hyatt hotel, one of Protzman’s most loyal followers struck a member of the splinter group in the face. The growing anger is also playing out in increasingly unhinged audio chats on Telegram where some members are making overt threats against opposing groups. “I keep saying, something is eventually going to happen, one of them is gonna snap. I just don’t know which one,” Karma, an open-source researcher who has been closely tracking this group since the beginning, told VICE News. Once JFK and son failed to materialize in Dealey Plaza, “Negative 48” and his followers then attached themselves to the Freedom Convoy (and the USA People’s Convoy), traveling with the Convoy for a few months before becoming Donald Trump MAGA groupies who follow the president to every rally like old school Grateful Deadheads. In this episode of Maverick News we explore how many otherwise stable, sane, intelligent people fall down the dangerous #Q rabbit hole, and ask whether QAnon is a CIA Psy Op. Support my independent journalism at: http://LoriSpencer.Wordpress.com/donate Follow me on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/RealLoriSpencer Subscribe on Rumble for UNCENSORED videos Youtube won't let me show you! http://Rumble.com/LoriSpencer

On this episode of Maverick News, Rick Walker and I remember John F. #Kennedy Jr., who was laid to rest 24 years ago today. #JFKJr's funeral was a star-studded affair. At any other time, a gathering of celebrities such as this would have been joyful -- but on this unforgettable day, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. President #Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton were among the 315 invited guests who gathered in the shadowy sanctuary and red velvet pews of the 129-year-old Church of St. Thomas More on Manhattan's Upper East Side to mourn Kennedy, his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, 33, and her sister, Lauren Bessette, 34, who died July 16, 1999 in a plane crash. The Kennedy family's surviving patriarch, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), delivered a moving eulogy. "From the first day of his life, John seemed to belong not only to our family, but to the American family," Kennedy said, choking at times with emotion, of his 38-year-old nephew. "He had a legacy, and he learned to treasure it. He was part of a legend, and he learned to live with it." Throngs of journalists staked out the area around the church, where streets were cordoned off to traffic. Pedestrian movement was locked down tightly by New York City police and U.S. Secret Service agents. Hundreds of onlookers, some of them moved to tears, gathered on the surrounding streets for several hours, their flowers of condolence wilting in the blazing heat. In his eulogy, Kennedy – the family patriarch since the assassinations of his brothers, President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 – evoked both humor about times gone by and mournful regrets at a future that is no more. "We thank the millions who have rained blossoms down on John's memory," Kennedy said, standing near an altar surrounded by white roses and lilies of the valley. "He and his bride have gone to be with his mother and father, where there will never be an end to love. He was lost on that troubled night, but we will always wake for him, so that his time, which was not doubled, but cut in half, will live forever in our memory and in our beguiled and broken hearts." Quoting a bit of William Butler Yeats' "In Memory of Major Robert Gregory," he said, "We dared to think, in that other Irish phrase, that this John Kennedy would live to comb gray hair, with his beloved Carolyn by his side. But like his father, he had every gift but length of years." Among other guests were Senate Minority Leader Thomas A. Daschle (D-S.D.), Sens. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) and John F. Kerry (D-Mass.), and former senator Alan K. Simpson (R-Wyo.), who has been teaching at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. The Mass was celebrated by the same Jesuit priest, the Rev. Charles J. O'Byrne, who married John and Carolyn Kennedy in a private ceremony on Cumberland Island, Ga. Only three short years later, he officiated at their burial at sea. We talk about John Kennedy Jr.'s political ambitions on this episode, and his lasting contribution to American culture with George -- a magazine that was years ahead of its time. Support my independent journalism at: http://LoriSpencer.Wordpress.com/donate Follow me on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/RealLoriSpencer Subscribe on Rumble for UNCENSORED videos Youtube won't let me show you! http://Rumble.com/LoriSpencer

I appeared on this edition of The Mother of All Talk Shows with George Galloway to discuss the continued secrecy surrounding the #JFK Files, nearly 60 years after President John F. #Kennedy's assassination. (* This episode of MOATS originally aired January 26, 2023.) Support my independent journalism at: http://LoriSpencer.Wordpress.com/donate Follow me on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/RealLoriSpencer Subscribe on Rumble for UNCENSORED videos Youtube won't let me show you! http://Rumble.com/LoriSpencer