Best Johnfkennedy Podcasts (2024)

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A Conversation with U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan 32:41

8d ago32:41

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In 1934, the National Archives and Records Administration was created to oversee the protection and dissemination of governmental and historic records of the United States. In this episode, we speak with the Dr. Colleen Shogan, the 11th Archivist of the United States.By JFK Library Foundation

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Hemingway's Letters 47:32

15d ago47:32

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The Hemingway Letters Project seeks to publish a comprehensive edition of the writer Ernest Hemingway’s letters. In this episode, we talk with two of the project's editors, Verna Kale and Sandra Spanier, in advance of the publication of volume 6 of the series. We talk about the detective work they’ve done and how Hemingway’s letters give a deeper u…

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Being the President 43:03

1M ago43:03

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What did President Kennedy think of the presidency himself? And what makes a president? In this episode, we hear from JFK himself and talk to historian Alexis Coe about her project at New America on the presidency, as well as her work as an historian.By JFK Library Foundation

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The Kennedy Family Brothers-In-Law 17:38

1M ago17:38

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This week, Alyson took a listener’s suggestion and discussed the Kennedy brothers-in-law: William Cavendish, Sargent Shriver, Peter Lawford, and Stephen Smith. Kick Episode: https://kennedydynasty.com/episode/kathleen-kick-kennedy/ MLK Call Episode: https://kennedydynasty.com/episode/the-phone-call/ Peace Corp Episode, Part One: https://kennedydyna…

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Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the March 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

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On August 28, 1963, 250,000 people of different races, religions, and economic backgrounds convened on the nation’s capital for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The man behind organizing the event – Bayard Rustin – is profiled in a new Oscar-nominated film “Rustin.” In this episode, we speak with producers of the film, Tonia Davis and …

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Hemingway and JFK with Ryan Pryor 36:26

2M ago36:26

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We’re back with the first episode of 2024! This week, Alyson and Ryan Pryor discuss the connection between Ernest Hemingway and John F. Kennedy, along with their usual catch-up banter. *Trigger Warning - Discussion includes the topic of suicide.* Help is available. Speak with someone today. Call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit https://988…

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Let Us Begin: A Legacy Continued 1:00:38

5M ago1:00:38

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In February 1963, President Kennedy said, “A man may die, but an idea lives on.” In this episode, we look at the legacy JFK left behind and how some are continuing the spirit of his work. We speak with NASA astronaut Victor Glover who represents the new generation of space explorers and is set to be the first black man to travel to the Moon. We als…

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11.22.63 - Personal Accounts from the Day of the Assassination of John F. Kennedy 21:03

5M ago21:03

21:03

Where were you when you heard news that changed the course of history? Today is November 22nd, which marks 60 years since the tragic assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas. National tragedies are never forgotten; everyone remembers where they were when they first heard terrible news. Alyson wasn’t born yet in 1963, but she wanted to hear from…

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Let Us Begin: The Torch Has Been Passed 42:19

5M ago42:19

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President Kennedy’s trip to Texas was meant to rally support for his programs and policies and lay groundwork for the 1964 election. But instead, something happened that changed the course of history: the president was assassinated. The world seemed to stop as John F. Kennedy’s state funeral was arranged. This episode brings you into the White Hous…

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Let Us Begin: A New Generation of Leadership 51:35

5M ago51:35

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Sixty years after President Kennedy’s administration, fewer than 1 in 5 people in the United States have a living memory of the President. But his legacy continues to live on in those generations that have come after him. In this episode, we speak with the next generation of leaders who will help carry the torch left by President Kennedy. This epis…

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“Five Days in November” with Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin Hill 22:17

5M ago22:17

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This week, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the tragic assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, Alyson discusses the newly released commemorative edition of “Five Days in November” with best-selling authors, Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin Hill. Purchase: https://amzn.to/40JlK7d - Five Days in November: In Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of J…

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Let Us Begin: The Peacemakers 38:25

6M ago38:25

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In 1963, President Kennedy came home to Ireland, the land of his ancestors. During that visit, he called upon the Irish to take their place among the world’s peacemakers. In the decades that followed, Ireland would experience first hand the difficulty of peacemaking. Sixty years after Kennedy’s visit, the country would live up to Kennedy’s challeng…

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Introducing: Countdown To Dallas 19:22

6M ago19:22

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In the series premier, we recap the basic events surrounding President Kennedy's assassination. We’ll discuss the formation of the famous Warren Commission, its findings — and highlight the one thing about its report that's often overlooked. Buy the book Countdown to Dallas: The Incredible Coincidences, Routines, and Blind "Luck" that Brought John …

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Let Us Begin: A Homecoming 21:39

6M ago21:39

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On the heels of his “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech, JFK traveled northward to Ireland, where his great-grandparents emigrated from in the 19th century. The first Irish Catholic president, JFK’s visit was both meaningful for him personally and a rousing and significant event for the people of Ireland. We’ll hear about the impact of his trip and speak…

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Let Us Begin: The Hour of Maximum Danger 48:48

6M ago48:48

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In the summer of 1963, JFK arrived in a divided Germany with the recent construction of the new Berlin Wall nearly two years earlier. President John F. Kennedy spent his entire administration in a “twilight struggle” with the Soviet Union including averting possible total war during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Historian Tim Naftali takes us f…

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JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s Wedding - 70th Anniversary Episode 16:38

6M ago16:38

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**This episode was pre-recorded several weeks ago** This year was the 70th anniversary of Jack and Jackie’s wedding. Alyson shares all the details about the big day. Recommendation: "Kennedy Weddings: A Family Album by Jay Mulvaney" - https://amzn.to/45FtVm1 Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://www.kennedydynasty.com/apple Listen on Spotify: http://www…

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Let Us Begin: Peace for All Time 49:30

6M ago49:30

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In 1963, President Kennedy gave a speech at American University outlining “a strategy of peace” on how the two superpowers, the U.S. and Soviet Union, could back off the precipice of total nuclear annihilation. In this episode, we look back at the speech with historian Fredrik Logevall and people who were there on campus. We also interview former S…

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Let Us Begin: A Moral Issue 1:02:49

7M ago1:02:49

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Black Americans, particularly in the South, were denied their right to vote, with poll taxes, voter ID laws, literacy tests, intimidation, and mob violence. By 1963, the Kennedy administration was prepared to act to expand the access to the vote, though Kennedy himself would not live to see the passage of the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act.…

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Let Us Begin: President Kennedy's White House 60 Years Later 4:12

7M ago4:12

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In 1963, President Kennedy would make decisions that would reflect on his lasting legacy. It would also be a year that he would never complete after becoming the fourth sitting U.S. President to be assassinated on November 22, 1963. In this special series, we will look at some of the President’s key trips and policy decisions from 1963 and how the …

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Definitely Not a Scholarly Episode Lots of Banter Some Castro A Whole Lot of Love with Ryan Pryor 49:04

8M ago49:04

49:04

The besties are back! Alyson and everyone’s favorite history teacher, Ryan Pryor, spend most of this episode catching up with each other after not recording for 4 months. They also share some of the CIA assassination attempts on Fidel Castro. But… it’s mostly banter. You’ve been warned. Reagan recommendation - The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Col…

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The Kennedys’ Irish Heritage 17:44

8M ago17:44

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This week, Alyson talks about the Kennedys’ Irish heritage, and JFK’s tour of Ireland in 1963. JFK In Ireland: Four Days that Changed a President: https://amzn.to/45mkubU The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty: https://amzn.to/3OIem6B Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Reco…

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JFK & Oppenheimer 13:52

9M ago13:52

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This week, Alyson discusses the history behind President Kennedy and J. Robert Oppenheimer’s interactions, including President Johnson presenting him with the Enrico Fermi Award. See Oppenheimer in 70mm IMAX: https://www.imax.com/movies/oppenheimer-in-imax-70mm-film Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.co…

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Ted Kennedy’s 1980 Presidential Campaign 19:23

9M ago19:23

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This week, Alyson discusses Ted Kennedy’s 1980 presidential campaign. Recommendation: Camelot's End: Kennedy vs. Carter and the Fight that Broke the Democratic Party - https://a.co/d/6T6WpRA Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: ww…

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Jackie’s First Trip to the Kennedy Compound 12:22

10M ago12:22

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This week, Alyson talks about Jacqueline Bouvier’s first visit to the Kennedy Compound on July 20, 1953. Recommendation: White House by the Sea: A Century of the Kennedys at Hyannis Port by Kate Storey - https://amzn.to/3pxlqKT Hyannis Sweatshirt - https://tinyurl.com/hyannissweatshirt JFK Hyannis Museum - https://jfkhyannismuseum.org/ Newsletter: …

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Interview With the Author of "Jackie" and "Countdown to Dallas" Paul Brandus 36:35

11M ago36:35

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This week, Alyson speaks with the author of "Jackie" and "Countdown to Dallas", Paul Brandus. Paul's Twitter: https://twitter.com/WestWingReport Purchase “Countdown to Dallas”: https://amzn.to/4318ZFD Purchase “Jackie: Her Transformation from First Lady to Jackie O”: https://amzn.to/4318ZFD Listen to “From First Lady to Jackie O.”: https://evergree…

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The City on a Hill 39:33

11M ago39:33

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Since the Massachusetts Bay Colony was established, Boston has been described as a “city on a hill” or a city to be looked to as an example for others. President Kennedy drew from the same material when he left for Washington D.C. In this episode, we look back at some of Boston's notable mayors who left their mark on the original “city on a hill” i…

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UK & US Relations During the Kennedy Years 23:24

12M ago23:24

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This week, Alyson discusses UK & US relations during the Kennedy years. Recommendation segment: https://amzn.to/44OZvP1 Hyannis Port Sweatshirt: Click Here Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Face…

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Joe Kennedy III 13:33

12M ago13:33

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This week, Alyson talks about the career of Joe Kennedy III, who currently serves as United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. Recommendation: Jacqueline Kennedy : The White House Years: Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum - https://amzn.to/3NjBtFE Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedyd…

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Alyson’s Life Update And Easter Traditions At The White House 19:45

1y ago19:45

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This week, Alyson catches you up on some big news. She also talks about the history of the Egg Roll, which is one of the oldest annual White House traditions, and her experience attending this year! Recommendation Segment: https://www.whitehousehistory.org https://www.instagram.com/whitehousehistory/ Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Sh…

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The Television Presidency 34:33

1y ago34:33

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President John F. Kennedy was the first president to take live televised questions from the press on a regular basis and he would provide the model for what would become the modern television presidency. In this episode, we’ll take a look at Kennedy's relationship with the media at news conferences and have a conversation with members of today’s Wh…

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A Conversation With “Empress of the Nile” Author Lynne Olson 18:43

1y ago18:43

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This week, Alyson chats with bestselling author, Lynne Olson, about her newest book, “Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt's Ancient Temples from Destruction”. There’s a Jackie Kennedy crossover you don’t want to miss! Buy the book: https://amzn.to/43v9Qip Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www…

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Protecting the Equal Pay Act of 1963 22:07

1y ago22:07

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It has been 60 years since President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act of 1963. In this episode, we’ll hear how far the United States has come since Kennedy signed the landmark legislation, and just how far it still has to go in guaranteeing equal pay for equal work.By JFK Library Foundation

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Making the Equal Pay Act of 1963 30:18

1y ago30:18

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Sixty years ago, President John F. Kennedy passed the Equal Pay Act of 1963. It was one of the first federal anti-discrimination laws that dealt with wage discrimination on the basis of sex. While Kennedy was the man who signed the bill into law, it was only because of a women-led movement that the act became a reality.…

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