In the first half, investigative reporter Mark Shaw shared insights into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, focusing on the newly released files related to the case. He said he's disappointed with this latest batch of documents, highlighting how many questions remain unanswered and how significant figures, like journalist Dorothy Kilgallen, are overlooked. He explained, "There's like 350,000 documents now, and this last batch is 70-or-80,000; there is not one mention of Dorothy Kilgallen," who he believes played a key role in uncovering information related to the assassination.
Shaw noted the persistent reluctance of government entities in publishing all relevant records. He also criticized the meandering progression of investigations, from the Warren Commission—which concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald was the shooter—to subsequent inquiries that suggested Mafia involvement.
Throughout the conversation, Shaw remained skeptical of the narrative that Oswald acted alone. "The CIA was watching Oswald, and they were really focused on Oswald," he said, suggesting that much of the investigation was misguided. He firmly believes Jack Ruby's assassination of Oswald pivoted the narrative away from deeper investigations.
Furthermore, Shaw revealed compelling new leads regarding Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, positing connections between the deaths of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and even Kilgallen, who died under suspicious circumstances. He outlined an informant's account linking Sirhan Sirhan, the convicted assassin of RFK, with organized crime.
On the topic of other clandestine records, Shaw noted, "There are supposedly 2,400 FBI records out there that were never given to the National Archives." He insisted that these missing files could contain crucial evidence, such as confessions by mobster Carlos Marcello, which might shed more light on Kennedy's assassination.
In closing, Shaw stressed the importance of questioning the government's narratives, and to never stop pursuing historical truths. "I think we can learn a lot from the JFK assassination," he asserted.
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In the second half, Diane Calderon, a spiritual and intuitive advisor, shared her journey through grief and the afterlife following the tragic death of her only son, Matthew. He passed away at 35 in a hit-and-run accident while walking his dog, and Calderon revealed that before his death, they had an unusual conversation, making a pact to send signals to each other if one were to pass. Calderon later experienced extraordinary signs that she attributed to him. "The night that he died, I saw amazing sparkling lights in front of me, all different colors," she recalled. "He's watching over me. He was there." She noted that those lights appeared at 7pm, the same time of the accident.
In the wake of her son's death, Calderon struggled to come to terms with the loss. She reached out to friends and family for support and described how chaotic the initial weeks were, filled with the logistics of planning a double memorial event for Matthew in both their hometown and Phoenix, where he had many friends. She reflected on her emotional resilience, stating, "I wouldn't want to carry the grief all the time… Honor their presence… but let's enjoy life while we can."
Ultimately, Calderon became a medium herself after seeking to better understand the spiritual world and its connection to our reality. Her experiences with various mediums affirmed her belief that the soul's journey continues beyond physical existence.
As she navigated her grief, Calderon learned that although it doesn't disappear, it can become easier to manage over time. "I don't think grief ever really goes away… it still pops in," she observed. She encourages others who have experienced loss to remain open to signs from their loved ones. "If we're too blocked and not realizing that they're doing this, we're ignoring the signs," she claimed.
"Life is worth living," she concluded, encouraging listeners to make the most of the time they have.
News segment guests: Lauren Weinstein, Steve Kates aka Dr. Sky