Dallas journalist Eric Bushman, Assistant News Director of radio stations WBAP and KLIF, goes in depth into the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the aftermath and the history. Eric tells the story through interviews, historic audio and opinions from those who have dedicated their lives to the subject.
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November 24th, 1964 - DALLAS. On live television, night club owner Jack Ruby killed Lee Harvey Oswald, the man in Dallas Police Custody for the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. On March 4th, 1964, Ruby was put on trial for the murder in Downtown Dallas. Armed with original trial transcripts, rare audio, news accounts, and interviews from those personally involved in the case, we bring to you a daily recap of the State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The Original Trial of The Century. Join ...
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After years of remaining silent on my opinions related to the subject matter of the assassination, I give my thinking on what happened and who is responsible. But, as always, I still have questions.
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After years of remaining silent on my opinions related to the subject matter of the assassination, I give my thinking on what happened and who is responsible. But, as always, I still have questions.
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Hear how the assassination forever changed the lives of those who were at the center of the story and what they hope Americans will take from the long-term aftermath and history.
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Dallas faces a painful reputation in the aftermath of the assassination and must face its history every significant anniversary. Not everyone has sympathy for the city.
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Oliver Stone's 1991 'JFK' brings explosive new life to the assassination and eventually leads to a massive JFK document dump. Those involved in the assassination story don't hold back on what they think about the movie and other films on the subject.
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A well-known former journalist opens up about how the Kennedy Assassination changed him and had an impact on his career. Secret service agents are forced to keep working while bottling in their feelings. Governor Connally's son shares his story.
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A Congressional Committee examines the evidence and comes to a different conclusion than the Warren Commission. Conspiracy questions and criticism of key events in the immediate assassination aftermath take center stage.
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The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas Official Trailer
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A Dallas businessman unintentionally films the assassination from start to finish. The Zapruder Film is eventually broadcast on national television raising questions on the direction of shots.
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President Johnson establishes The Warren Commission to evaluate the investigation but a bystander's experience sparks controversy. Experts weigh in on the accused assassin's background.
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Dallas authorities release the evidence against their suspect but not everyone believes it. Detective Leavelle tries to clear something up and Agent Hosty offers a possible motive.
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The new president returns to Washington. Lee Harvey Oswald is arrested, interrogated and killed while in police custody. Hear from a police detective, FBI agent and Secret Service agent who found themselves at the center of a national nightmare.
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President Kennedy leaves Washington for a multi-city trip to Texas. The trip ends tragically in Dallas. Hear excerpts from President Kennedy's final speeches and from witnesses to the assassination.
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March 14th, 1964 - The Verdict and a Legendary Rant
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DALLAS - 3/14/1964: Go live in the Courtroom and hear the Jury's Verdict. Outrage on one side, the rule of law solidified on the other. The Lawyers give you their reactions in this, the final episode of The State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The Original Trial of the Century.By Brandon Birmingham
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March 13th, 1964: Closing Arguments
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DALLAS - 3/13/1964: Our very own Eric Bushman goes into the Courtroom with his microphone to bring us the only uniquely authentic recordings of all 7 "Lawyers" in the Jack Ruby trial you'll ever hear. Life or Death? Hear it all in our extended coverage of the final summations in The State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The Original Trial of the Century.…
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DALLAS - 3/12/1964: The defense ends the battle of the experts once and for all, Ruby has a very peculiar conversation with his Rabbi, and 2 of the 7 escaped prisoners are hauled into federal court. This is The State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The Original Trial of the Century.By Brandon Birmingham
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DALLAS - 3/11/1964: Henry Wade and his team give jurors three doctors who came to the same conclusion about Jack Ruby. Why did a nationally competitive pistol shooter show off his skills in Court? Lee Harvey Oswald's Mother makes a demand from the Dealey Plaza. Find out what it is on this podcast, The State of Texas v. Jack Ruby, The Original Trial…
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DALLAS - 3/10/1964: Two renowned experts solidify Ruby's defense of temporary insanity, jurors look inside Jack Ruby's brain using cutting edge technology, and we learn of Ruby's roots....and what he says happened on the day he killed presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. This is the State of Texas v. Jack Ruby, the Original Trial of the Century…
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Jack Ruby's friend was a prize fighter - the Welterweight Champion of the world. Ruby's doctor's say Ruby was a prize fighter himself - find out how. Did Ruby's cards of Jada cost him his trial? Finally, why did they call him Sparky? Eric Bushman and I answer all of these questions in this podcast - The State of Texas vs. Jack Ruby, the Original Tr…
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March 8th - First Reaction and the Killer Speaks
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DALLAS - 3/8/1964: While the Court is in recess today, Sunday March 8th, and the lawyers prepare for the trial to continue tomorrow, we listen to Henry Wade talk about Jack Ruby a few hours after the murder. We also hear Ruby talk to reporters during a break in some of the pretrial hearings. This is the State of Texas vs. Jack Ruby - The Original T…
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March 7th - When Transfer Turns to Mayhem: Live
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DALLAS - 3/7/1964. A simple prisoner transfer turns in to absolute mayhem. Listen to extended coverage of Oswald's killing. Meanwhile, the Court is in recess over the weekend, as lawyers prepare for the case to continue on Monday, and jurors remain sequestered in the State of Texas vs. Jack Ruby - the Original Trial of the Century.…
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March 6 1964 - The State Rests, The Drama Begins. Day 3.
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DALLAS - 3/6/1964: What was Jack Ruby doing as jurors watched the first murder in the history of the world caught on live television? How do Ruby's "Children" figure into his defense? Find out how soap, syrup and wax lead to a hostage situtation. Eric Bushman and I recap Day 2 of The State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The Original Trial of the Century.…
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March 5 1964 - Day 2: You Know Me, I'm Jack Ruby.
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DALLAS - 3/5/1964: Did Jack Ruby's own words devastate his defense? Henry Wade fires Ruby's .38 Colt Cobra in Court...almost, and Lawyers bitterly fight over policeman's notes. Eric Bushman and I recap Day 2 of The State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The Original Trial of the Century.By Brandon Birmingham
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DALLAS - 3/4/1964: Jack Ruby enters a double barreled plea, we learn Ruby's whereabouts the weekend JFK was assassinated, and we have an exclusive interview with the man in the pale Stetson. Eric Bushman and I recap testimony in the State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The Original Trial of the Century.By Brandon Birmingham
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On Tuesday, March 4, 1964, Jury Selection finally ended, but not without controversy. Protesters pass out literature that damages Jack Ruby's main defense, one of the lawyers is held in contempt, reporters send Judge Brown a get well card, and Henry Wade and Melvin Belli give us a preview of their cases. All of this on the eve of the State of Texas…
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Jack Ruby was put on trial for the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man in Dallas Police custody for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy two days earlier. We'll bring you the story from both inside and outside the courtroom. In this episode, you'll hear the first murder ever caught on live television, quotes from the larger than life law…
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