Why people recommend it
"Case Closed" by Gerald Posner is a comprehensive investigative exploration of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, focusing extensively on the life of Lee Harvey Oswald and the overwhelming body of physical evidence pointing to his sole guilt. Michael Shermer discussed the book during multiple appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience, including episodes in January 2019 and June 2024. During these conversations, Shermer referenced Posner's meticulous research to counter various popular conspiracy theories surrounding the tragic event. He explained that reading the book provided a clear and logical breakdown of the ballistic, forensic, and circumstantial evidence establishing Oswald's lone gunman status. Shermer used the text as a prime example of rigorous investigative journalism that cuts through speculation with verifiable facts. While debates surrounding the assassination continue to capture the public imagination, Posner's work is frequently cited by skeptics and researchers who advocate for evidence-based historical analysis. Podcast guests point to the book as an essential resource for anyone seeking to separate documented reality from persistent myths and unfounded speculation regarding one of the most pivotal moments in modern American history.
Who recommended it
- Michael Shermer Discussed
Michael Shermer — 2 mentions
“and then i read gerald posner's book the case closed about the life of lee harvey oswald and why all the evidence points to him”
“and all of the evidence against particularly him the gerald posner's book case closed”
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Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I have not. Okay. because I know he I haven't gone really down the JFK rabbit hole, so I don't know that much about it, but I know he wrote the book Case Closed.”
“then at number 13 the investigative journalist Gerald Posner who's still probably most famous for a book that he did called Case Closed looking at the JFK assassination”