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Randall B. Woods is John A. Cooper Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas. He is the author or co-author of many books, including Shadow Warrior and the award-winning biographies LBJ: Architect of American Ambition and Fulbright: A Biography. This episode will discuss the work and perspective Mr. Woods has developed on former president Lyndon Baines Johnson and what wrong criticism his legacy endures.

Joseph E. Green is a political researcher, playwright, and member of the board of directors of the Hidden History Center. As the author of Dissenting Views and Dissenting Views II, Joe has dedicated his career to exploring the overlooked and underexamined facets of historical and political events. Joe is back to discuss political history and its complexities as we bring up the subject of a historical figure LBJ through the perspective of a Kennedy researcher, enlightening new insight into expanding our focus into both administrations.

David Irwin, a former YouTuber and cereal reviewer, returns to the show more than six years after his first appearance, which followed the discovery of his HighSp00n channel on Instagram. A longtime friend of the podcast, David has consistently brought engaging conversation and entertainment to each visit. In this episode, we catch up and explore his latest venture—launching Rad Dad Prints, a business focused on designing and selling custom 3D-printed models—while discussing creativity, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of his career.

In this episode, we examine witness testimony and critical perspectives surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Building on previous discussions with researchers Tim Smith and Craig Ciccone, this conversation introduces important information and alternative viewpoints that challenge conventional interpretations. The Kennedy assassination remains one of the most debated events in modern history, with numerous points of contention that continue to divide researchers, critics, and the public. This discussion will focus on those critical fault lines—examining the witnesses, the evidence, and the competing narratives—to provide listeners with a clearer understanding of where the case stands and why it continues to provoke debate more than six decades later.

Paul Abbott has been researching the assassination of President Kennedy for over thirty years, his book "Death To Justice" is about the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald by Jack Ruby. This discussion will look at Paul’s trip to Dallas for the JFK conferences that are held every year and we will also be discussing Jack Ruby and some of the holes in the official narrative of how Ruby gained access to the basement.

Craig Ciccone is a independent historian who has spent much of his time understanding and researching political assassinations such as JFK, RFK, MLK and Fred Hampton. This episode will discuss the three assassinations Craig has been researching and what has him continuing his research and advocation of justice for these unfortunate deaths.

John Moretta is a seasoned historian with a Ph.D. from Rice University and extensive teaching experience at Central College, Houston Community College, and the University of Houston. This episode will be a discussion about LBJ and his label of "The Southerner" and how it was used in a positive and negative way throughout his administration, being from Texas might have influenced his policy making and political banter more than most think.