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United States of Kennedy

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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.

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Over the last 10 months, we’ve explored family drama, political scandal, unsolved mysteries, forgotten and misunderstood historical figures, and countless conspiracy theories. In the final episode of United States of Kennedy, we take stock of everyth... more

We’re finally going back to where it all began. Joe Kennedy — father to the nine Kennedy children — was a banker, a real estate baron, a liquor magnate, a Hollywood producer, a Washington insider, the first ever chair of the SEC, and the disgraced am... more

RFK Jr., currently the Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Trump, has come up repeatedly on the podcast over the last year. We finally do a deep dive into his origin story and pre-Trump past, from family tragedy to environmental la... more

Eunice was the fifth of Joseph and Rose Kennedy’s nine children. While she’s perhaps best known as the founder of the Special Olympics, that was just the tip of the iceberg in terms of her lifelong commitment to public service and disability rights. ... more

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Recent Guests

Eileen McNamara
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author of Eunice, The Kennedy Who Changed the World
Boston Globe / Author
Episode: Eunice Kennedy’s Lasting Legacy
Katy Waldman
New Yorker writer covering Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center
The New Yorker
Episode: Trump’s Takeover of the Kennedy Center
Esther Zuckerman
Entertainment reporter and film/TV writer
Vulture (writer)
Episode: Film of the Month: Blonde (2022)
Nina Burleigh
Investigative journalist and author of 'A Very Private Woman, The Life and Unsolved Murder of Presidential Mistress Mary Meyer'
Episode: The Murder of JFK’s Mistress Mary Pinchot Meyer
Zac Stuart-Pontier
Filmmaker, journalist, and podcaster known for HBO's The Jinx and the podcast series Crimetown
Episode: RFK's Assassination
Craig LaMay
Professor of US and Comparative Media Law at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and co-author of Inside the Presidential Debates, Their Improbable Past and Promising Future.
Northwestern University
Episode: The Myths of the JFK-Nixon Debate
Kate Storey
Rolling Stone features director and author of "White House by the Sea".
Episode: The Kennedy Compound
Avery Trufelman
Host of the fashion podcast Articles of Interest, known for breaking down preppy fashion history
Articles of Interest
Episode: Kennedy Fashion
Kara Voght
Washington Post political features writer
Washington Post
Episode: Jack Schlossberg’s Congressional Run

Hosts

George Civeris
Host of a history-focused show, often guides discussions on Kennedy history, politics, and media.
Julia Claire
Co-host and frequent host, known for historical analysis and cultural commentary around the Kennedy era.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 169 ratings
  • So interesting

    I love this podcast! I listened a ton this summer and fall and recently picked it back up - just finished the episode about Catholicism. I wrote my college history thesis about Irish American identity and focused heavily on the Kennedy’s being the turning point from when it went from being a shameful, lower class thing to be of Irish descent, to being “cool” to be Irish and to celebrate St Patrick’s day, etc. So this episode was ESPECIALLY interesting to me! Keep it up, these deep dives are fasc... more

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    5
    CaitinColorado
    United States2 months ago
  • Camelot carries on

    when it comes to any media covering the Kennedy family, it seems to fall into two categories: vetted (or vying to be) by the Kennedy clan and given their attention in a positive way; or salacious gossip (generally but not always with very little basis in reality). This pretends to be the latter while falling firmly into the former. The glossing over of harm by the men in this family is particularly odious, followed closely by the ad count and duration. I hate listen and argue against the persist... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    laylend
    United States3 months ago
  • Meh

    I like the recaps of movies and the first few episodes where you actually address historical moments but that’s about it like idk it lacks focus it feels like you want to refer to modern times too often. Why are we talking about Mamdani when it’s Kennedy fashion. I just think discussing fashion is HARD when there’s no visual media like I just wanted more depth actual fashion talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Katgeary
    United States3 months ago
  • Mistakenly mention wrong book title/author

    In the repeat episode on December 15, they mentioned a book supposedly called “happily ever after“ by Candace Bergen. There is no such book. I think they were referring to the book by Elizabeth Beller called “Once Upon a Time.”

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    4
    ldnq
    United States3 months ago
  • It gets better!

    Shaky start with the first few episodes as the limits of the hosts own knowledge of their subject and their very specific generational cultural references (the Olsen Twins?) strike a listener who doesn’t share them as bafflingly inconsequential, BUT the guests are mostly really good - geniunely well-informed, serious journalists and historians. By the time George is hosting solo (and has more research under his belt) the episodes are much more satisfying and contain real insights and illuminatio... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sideways Pony
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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The show mixes serious historical analysis with engaging guests, but some listeners feel it veers into ads and pop culture tangent moments.
Some listeners wish for tighter focus and fewer off-topic episodes; overall the host-guest dynamic is praised.
Guests are generally well-informed journalists and historians, elevating the quality of discussions.

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#110
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Eunice Kennedy’s Lasting Legacy
Q: How did Eunice influence policy on intellectual disabilities?
She created and staffed a presidential commission on intellectual disabilities before Kennedy's oath, used her status to push for comprehensive federal involvement, and reoriented national attention toward systemic change rather than isolated charity.
Trump’s Takeover of the Kennedy Center
Q: What's the impact of leadership changes on funding and operations?
Staffing shifts replaced many fundraising professionals with political appointees, leading to disrupted donor relationships, cancellations, and a greater reliance on foreign sponsorship, which has raised concerns about governance and transparency.
Trump’s Takeover of the Kennedy Center
Q: How are honorees chosen, and what's changed about the process under Trump?
Historically a committee of board members and Kennedy Center programmers weighed in to nominate honorees, but under Trump the president hand-picked the honorees, signaling a shift toward a more centralized, politicized selection.
Film of the Month: Blonde (2022)
Q: Where does Marilyn Monroe fit into film history and how does Blonde relate to that?
Esther explains Monroe as a unique archetype who reshaped rom-coms and star personas, and discusses how Blonde uses imagery associated with Monroe to explore broader themes, even as it challenges traditional biopic storytelling.
Film of the Month: Blonde (2022)
Q: What is your relationship with this movie?
Esther describes seeing it at its festival premiere and notes her initial reaction was mixed, recognizing its divisive nature and her interest in distinguishing fact from fiction within Monroe's life.

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2. Katy Waldman
3. Esther Zuckerman
4. Nina Burleigh
5. Zac Stuart-Pontier
6. Craig LaMay
7. Kate Storey
8. Avery Trufelman

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