Thomas Schwartz is the Distinguished Professor of History, Professor of Political Science, and Professor of European Studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He teaches courses in the history of American foreign relations, as well as the history of America’s role in the Middle East and America and the Vietnam War. Tom is the author of "Lyndon Johnson and Europe: In the Shadow of Vietnam" and he joins the show once again to discuss some questions and wrongful criticisms on LBJ and how his presidency should be given a look through a more accurate lens.

David Denton from Olney Central College teaches a course on the Political Assassinations of the 1960s. As one of the founders of the JFK Historical Group, he has spent decades researching the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This discussion will look at LBJ and understanding his impact and criticism of his leadership and how it could have been different in areas like Vietnam and civil rights if he was never in office.

Sam Perroni is a former trial lawyer and adjunct professor of white-collar crime and trial advocacy. Sam is the author of "Brainstorm: An Investigation of the Mysterious Death of Film Star Natalie Wood" is the first-person account of Sam Peroni's probing investigation of the actress’s death. Sam is back to discuss the misconceptions and rabbit holes in investigating the mysterious death of Natalie Wood and how the many theories over the years have contributed to the prolonging of truth.

Matt Fulmer, creator of *Suburban Phoodie*, a Philadelphia-based platform dedicated to spotlighting local food establishments, returns to the show for a wide-ranging conversation. Known for championing independent eateries in an increasingly corporate-driven food landscape, Matt shares updates on his evolving journey—shifting focus toward fitness, personal growth, and lifestyle changes. Blending food culture with candid discussion, this episode offers an engaging look at his past work, present mindset, and what’s ahead.

Randall B. Woods is John A. Cooper Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas. He is the author or co-author of many books, including Shadow Warrior and the award-winning biographies LBJ: Architect of American Ambition and Fulbright: A Biography. This episode will discuss the work and perspective Mr. Woods has developed on former president Lyndon Baines Johnson and what wrong criticism his legacy endures.

Donald Jeffries is a author and political assassination researcher who has written on the JFK, RFK and MLK assassination and much about the dark side of Hollywood. This discussion will examine the perspective on Lyndon Johnson from Don’s view who has been researching the Kennedy Assassination from the day it happened and has read the literature of authors who have an unfavorable view of LBJ.

Joseph E. Green is a political researcher, playwright, and member of the board of directors of the Hidden History Center. As the author of Dissenting Views and Dissenting Views II, Joe has dedicated his career to exploring the overlooked and underexamined facets of historical and political events. Joe is back to discuss political history and its complexities as we bring up the subject of a historical figure LBJ through the perspective of a Kennedy researcher, enlightening new insight into expanding our focus into both administrations.

William J. Arnone has dedicated his career to public service, policy, and politics., beginning with his work for Robert F. Kennedy in RFK’s New York Senate Office and then on his 1968 Presidential campaign. He maintains an active network of Kennedy family, associates, and friends. Bill is back to discuss the famous feud between LBJ and RFK, how this relationship evolved and became one of the more historic rivalries in history.