Marilyn Monroe has been associated with the Kennedy family for decades, from her memorable rendition of “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to enduring rumors about a full-fledged affair with his brother Bobby. Most disturbingly, Kennedy-related conspiracy theories persist surrounding Monroe’s untimely death in 1962. Today we’re taking a look at how those theories relate to everything from the FBI to Norman Mailer. Lastly, we discuss the 2022 Netflix documentary “The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes,” and whether or not it complicates or clarifies the narrative.

Marilyn Monroe has been associated with the Kennedy family for decades, from her memorable rendition of &ldquo;Happy Birthday, Mr. President&rdquo; to enduring rumors about a full-fledged affair with his brother Bobby. Most disturbingly, Kennedy-related conspiracy theories persist surrounding Monroe&rsquo;s untimely death in 1962. Today we&rsquo;re taking a look at how those theories relate to everything from the FBI to Norman Mailer. Lastly, we discuss the 2022 Netflix documentary &ldquo;The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes,&rdquo; and whether or not it complicates or clarifies the narrative.

United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts George Civeris and Julia Claire go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.

United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts George Civeris and Julia Claire go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.

United States of Kennedy

United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.

United States of Kennedy is a&nbsp;podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris&nbsp;go into&nbsp;one&nbsp;aspect of the Kennedy story.

Marilyn Monroe and the Kennedys

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Inspired by our recent episode about Marilyn Monroe’s relationship with the Kennedy family, we watched the most recent fictionalized account of Marilyn’s life to make a splash: Andrew Dominik’s 2022 Netflix film ‘Blonde,’ starring Ana de Armas and based on the 2001 Joyce Carol Oates novel of the same name. We’re joined by film writer Esther Zuckerman to talk about the film’s divisive legacy, recognition by both the Oscars and the Razzies — and the infamous JFK scene that gave it its NC-17 rating. A content warning for our listeners: This episode discusses sexual assault.

Inspired by our recent episode about Marilyn Monroe&rsquo;s relationship with the Kennedy family, we watched the most recent fictionalized account of Marilyn&rsquo;s life to make a splash: Andrew Dominik&rsquo;s 2022 Netflix film &lsquo;Blonde,&rsquo; starring Ana de Armas and based on the 2001 Joyce Carol Oates novel of the same name. We&rsquo;re joined by film writer Esther Zuckerman to talk about the film&rsquo;s divisive legacy, recognition by both the Oscars and the Razzies &mdash;&nbsp;and the infamous JFK scene that gave it its NC-17 rating. A content warning for our listeners: This episode discusses sexual assault.

Film of the Month: Blonde (2022)

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We discuss the buzzy new FX series ‘Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.’

We discuss the buzzy new FX series &lsquo;Love Story: JFK Jr. &amp; Carolyn Bessette.&rsquo;

Ryan Murphy’s ‘Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ 

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Mary Pinchot Meyer was a D.C. socialite, artist, and mistress of President John F. Kennedy. While walking near her studio on October 12, 1964, she was murdered in broad daylight. The man initially accused of shooting her was acquitted, and the case has been unsolved ever since. To this day, conspiracy theories about her death abound. We’re joined by journalist Nina Burleigh, author of A Very Private Woman: The Life and Unsolved Murder of Presidential Mistress Mary Meyer, to talk about Meyer’s life and the many unanswered questions of her death.

Mary Pinchot Meyer was a D.C. socialite, artist, and mistress of President John F. Kennedy. While walking near her studio on October 12, 1964, she was murdered in broad daylight. The man initially accused of shooting her was acquitted, and the case has been unsolved ever since. To this day, conspiracy theories about her death abound. We&rsquo;re joined by journalist Nina Burleigh, author of A Very Private Woman: The Life and Unsolved Murder of Presidential Mistress Mary Meyer, to talk about Meyer&rsquo;s life and the many unanswered questions of her death.

The Murder of JFK’s Mistress Mary Pinchot Meyer

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