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Behind the Bastards

Part One: The RFK Jr. Episodes

Jul 23, 2024
Cody Johnston, an expert on the Kennedy Family Curse, discusses RFK Jr.'s tragic path. Topics include the impact of RFK Jr. on the election, controversial family history, the rise of the Kennedys, Joe Kennedy's upbringing, wealth, RFK Jr.'s critique of the family, and the Kennedy children's political legacy.
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  • Joe Kennedy's financial acumen shaped the family's wealth and power.
  • JFK and RFK's political journeys embody the peak of the Kennedy dynasty.

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Joe Kennedy's Rise to Wealth and Power

Joe Kennedy's career trajectory involves manipulating the stock market leading up to the Great Depression, making millions by shorting the US economy, and engaging in Hollywood ventures that contribute to his fortune. His shrewd financial maneuvers position him as one of the wealthiest individuals of his time.

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