David Mamet’s Theory of the Lindbergh Kidnapping
After hearing about our podcast, the acclaimed playwright sent Joe Nocera a letter outlining his own theory of the crime—one that puts Charles Lindbergh at the center of the mystery.
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The Lindbergh ConspiraciesDavid Mamet’s Theory of the Lindbergh Kidnapping0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:16-24:16Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of The Free PressSubscribe to listenView all episodesDavid Mamet’s Theory of the Lindbergh KidnappingJune 12, 2026Joe Nocera24MAfter hearing about our podcast, the acclaimed playwright sent Joe Nocera a letter outlining his own theory of the crime—one that puts Charles Lindbergh at the center of the mystery.LISTEN IN APPTranscriptGet NotifiedA few weeks ago, I received a typewritten letter from David Mamet—the acclaimed playwright, screenwriter, and longtime TGIF cartoonist for The Free Press. He’d been listening to our podcast about the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, and he had thoughts.
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