Interview · moment 14 of 23
Publishing Pressure and the Theory of a JFK Coup
from Incompetence and Ruthlessness · #8
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4 minGuest
Baker describes being warned by publishing insiders to cut the Kennedy/Watergate material from his book, and lays out his belief that JFK was removed by the same class of powerful interests that topple leaders elsewhere, with critics never engaging on substance.
- 38:08Guest argues that conspiracy theorists mixing good research with bad theories serve the interests of those who want to suppress the truth, whether intentionally or not.
- 38:37Guest describes the professional isolation that came from pursuing JFK assassination research, despite having built a solid reputation at major news organizations.
- 39:11Publishers and industry figures warned the guest directly: Kennedy and Watergate material would destroy the book's chances or his career.
- 39:40Tim notes that Family of Secrets received poor reception despite being meticulously researched with over a thousand footnotes from a respected publisher.
- 40:01Critics attack the guest's work by name-calling and dismissing it as paranoid rather than addressing the actual documents and memos cited.
- 40:49Guest states his belief that JFK was removed from office by the same power structures that make a business of overthrowing world leaders.