Joe Kennedy, the patriarch of the Kennedy family, lived out the American dream. He amassed a fortune and gave his children a launching pad to political and cultural dominance. Lyra and George introduce themselves, the show, and the cast of characters who will be featured throughout.

Joe Kennedy, the patriarch of the Kennedy family, lived out the American dream. He amassed a fortune and gave his children a launching pad to political and cultural dominance. Lyra and George introduce themselves, the show, and the cast of characters who will be featured throughout.

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.

The Family Tree 

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was a bipartisan project for the advancement of the performing arts conceptualized during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. When JFK was assassinated in 1964, it was established as a “living memorial” in his honor. For decades, the Center was an American cultural stalwart. Then, last year, President Trump dismissed its entire board of trustees, took over as chairman, and changed its name to the Trump Kennedy Center. We’re joined by New Yorker staff writer Katy Waldman to dive into the Center’s legacy and Trumpian transformation.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was a bipartisan project for the advancement of the performing arts conceptualized during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. When JFK was assassinated in 1964, it was established as a &ldquo;living memorial&rdquo; in his honor. For decades, the Center was an American cultural stalwart. Then, last year, President Trump dismissed its entire board of trustees, took over as chairman, and changed its name to the Trump Kennedy Center. We&rsquo;re joined by New Yorker staff writer Katy Waldman to dive into the Center&rsquo;s legacy and Trumpian transformation.

Trump’s Takeover of the Kennedy Center

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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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