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Podcast: Right Answers Mostly
Episode: The Kennedy Dynasty: Welcome to Camelot
Description: Welcome to Kennedys Month at Right Answers Mostly. We’re kicking things off at the very beginning: the building of the Kennedy dynasty and the man behind it all, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr..
The Kennedy story begins with famine in Ireland, and a risky escape to Boston, Massachusetts. We unpack how Juicy Joe built his fortune, pulled the strings behind the scenes, and paved the way for his sons, most famously John F. Kennedy, to enter politics.
Was it clean? Not exactly. Was it effective? Absolutely. From backroom deals to carefully crafted public images, this is...