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Pulse

The Untold Story

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By: Trevor Aaronson
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Pulse: The Untold Story, an Audible Original from journalist Trevor Aaronson and Western Sound, investigates the Pulse nightclub shooting and raises startling questions about the FBI’s culpability.

In a gay nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016, the shooter, Omar Mateen, murdered 49 people and wounded 53 others. The attack was the deadliest act of violence against the LGBTQ+ community in US history and the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since 9/11.

But there’s a story you haven’t heard. The FBI had a secret history with the shooter and his father. To obscure that history, the FBI pushed a false story that the media dutifully carried—that the attacker was a secretly gay Islamist extremist who had chosen to target Pulse and planned the attack for weeks.

Through a relentless and thorough investigation, Aaronson uncovers the volatile relationship between the shooter and his father and how their troubled interactions with the FBI lead to a disturbing final question: Could the FBI have prevented the massacre?

Pulse: The Untold Story is a documentary like no other. It will leave you wondering if anything you’ve heard about this case is true.

Warning: This program contains descriptions of violence and death and includes recordings from 911 calls and police body cameras from the night of the shooting. Listener discretion is advised.

©2024 Trevor Aaronson (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.
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About the Creator and Performer

Trevor Aaronson is the author of The Terror Factory: Inside the FBI’s Manufactured War on Terrorism. He is also the creator and host of the podcast series Alphabet Boys and the Audible Originals Hold Fast and American ISIS.

Interview: "Pulse: The Untold Story" searches for the truth in an American tragedy

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An in-depth look at what happened that horrific night . Also the killer’s background . Very insightful. Great body of work

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Great in-depth reporting

So much work went into Pulse. Very extensive and impressive journalism correcting a historical record. Delivery well done. Terrific production quality (which is not entirely common in podcasts). Hope more content companies invest in professionals like this.

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A must listen

I was feeling a little ill because of the live recordings. But I'll tell you this was more information that I ever would have got anywhere else. What a bunch of liars the FBI was here.

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Riveting

Wow! This was such a great listen. I want more from this podcaster! I live in Orlando and remember what a horrible night that was.

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A must listen

Research, open and unbiased, heartbreaking and insightful - sad disturbing and educational - glad I listened to this and grateful they researched and presented so effectively.

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Excellent Deep Dive

Well produced and told. Everyone should listen to know so many truths ! I hope Trevor A. creates many more docuseries!

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Harrowing and Necessary

A critical view of the FBI and crucial reading for anyone interested in gun violence in America

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A little biased but interesting

The story was good. A lot of info I was not aware of. A little biased and preachy at some points.

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More lies from the FBI & main stream media

It was heartbreaking to re-live the trauma and pain we felt as a nation that day, but worth it to have the straightforward truth told.

We have been lied to, for so long by those in power, it’s refreshing to have such a detailed account of the truth be told.

I highly recommend listening to this docu-series and to share it for your friends and family to discover as well.

To all of those directly affected by the loss and terror of that day, I see you, I hear you and I send you my deepest love, support and thoughts of healing and light. 🙏🏼♥️☮️

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Excellent Research & Presentation of Facts

Journalist Aaronson findings are well presented and documented. Pulse covers facts not widely known, the FBI’s relationship w/the shooter’s father, false narratives, misinformation spread by media & many interviews w/those directly involved. Excellent!

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