🎙️ EP#393 | DSD | The USS Liberty Survivor's Truth w/ Moe Shafer

On June 8th, 1967, the USS Liberty was attacked during the Six-Day War — an event shrouded in controversy, cover-ups, and conspiracy. In this explosive episode, Ray Doustdar sits down with Moe Shafer, one of the few remaining survivors of that fateful day. Moe served as a communications technician — a “spook” or spy — aboard the ship and was just 20 years old when a torpedo tore through the vessel, killing 25 of his crewmates in the same room. This is his harrowing, firsthand account.

Moe dives deep into the details that history books left out: secret codes, moon-bounce communication, and the chilling moment when “Help is on the way” was the last message received. He recalls the morning’s false sense of security as Israeli planes circled overhead — before launching the shocking attack that would leave 34 dead and 174 wounded. From torpedo strikes to napalm burns, Moe’s account is one of trauma, survival, and ultimately — silence, as the U.S. government threatened the crew with prison if they ever spoke out.

This is not just a war story — it’s a wake-up call. Moe reveals the cover-up, the near-nuclear fallout, and the decades-long emotional aftermath. With never-before-shared insights, this episode breaks open the hidden truths behind one of the most controversial military incidents in U.S. history. If you think you knew the USS Liberty story — think again.

🔥 Top 7 Key Points

🛳️ The USS Liberty Was a Spy Ship
🎯 Israel’s Plan Was to Sink the Ship
🚨 “Help Is on the Way” — But It Never Came
💣 One Torpedo Nearly Caused Nuclear War
🧠 Crew Was Threatened to Stay Silent
📽️ New Docs Like ‘Sacrificing Liberty’ Expose It All
💔 Survivors Waited Decades for Justice

🔑 Keywords & Themes
USS Liberty, Moe Shafer, Phil Tourney, Six-Day War, Israel, Egypt, torpedo attack, spy ship, NSA, Naval Security Group, cover-up, napalm, Geneva Convention, military secrecy, nuclear holocaust, Admiral Martin, James Scott, Sacrificing Liberty, Ray Doustdar, PTSD, Cold War, false flag, naval warfare, intelligence community, communications technician

⏳ Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome
01:19 – Moe’s Background & Joining the Navy
03:21 – Why He Chose the Navy (Following His Brother)
05:25 – First Assignment in Germany Near Russia
06:33 – Life on the USS Liberty Pre-Attack
08:11 – Moon-Bounce Tech & Spy Work Explained
13:50 – Being 20 Years Old in a Warzone
16:51 – June 8th: The Attack Begins
20:57 – Israeli Planes, Cameras & False Comfort
26:02 – Torpedo Hits: 25 Dead, Moe Survives
36:07 – Fire, Chaos & Attempted Surrender
43:42 – Why the Ship Wasn’t Sunk
49:30 – Admiral Martin’s Nuclear Orders
54:01 – Malta, Body Recovery & Aftermath
59:49 – Sworn to Secrecy for 15 Years
1:02:17 – Moe’s Ongoing Fight for Truth
1:04:20 – Final Reflections: God, Survival & Justice

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