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The Kennedy assassination: 60 years later
Playlist by Texas Wants to KnowThis year marks 60 years since President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot in Dallas. Texas Wants to Know is taking a look back at how the event is perceived by younger generations, why it sparked so m…Follow the podcast:
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How Dallas responded to the Kennedy assassination
After Nov. 22, 1963, Dallas was labeled the "city of hate" for being the place where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. It put the city and its politics under a microscope in a way it hadn't been previously scrutinized. Guests include the curator of the Sixth Floor MuseumStephen Fagin, lon…
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The day 'America lost its innocence'
Before he became the host of Face the Nation or moderated presidential debates, Bob Schieffer was a police reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. And an unlikely phone call to the newsroom on Nov. 22, 1963, would have a profound impact on his career. The call Schieffer answered was placed by Ma…
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Why the Kennedy assassination sparked so many conspiracy theories
Next week marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Texas Wants to Know is revisiting the event to explore how it impacted Dallas. In this episode, we dive into conspiracy theories. Kennedy's assassination was not the only historic event to spark theories, but it…
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How did the Kennedy assassination change the way we consume news?
As the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy approaches later this month, Texas Wants to Know is taking a look at the event and how it impacted Dallas. In the first episode, we explore how younger generations perceive the event and walk through the challenge of impartin…
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