The New Yorker Radio Hour
R.F.K., Jr., and the Central Park Bear, with Clare Malone
Aug 13, 2024
Clare Malone, a talented staff writer for The New Yorker, dives into the eccentricities surrounding Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a politician with a unique campaign. They discuss Kennedy's bizarre admission about a dead bear cub in Central Park, revealing an intriguing connection to his past. The conversation also uncovers the humorous and bizarre claims linked to falconry and a decade-old incident, highlighting the intersection of nature and politics. Finally, they explore Kennedy's political ambitions and the quirky merchandise emerging from his campaign.
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- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bizarre confession about the Central Park bear incident reflects his unusual personality and attempt to control narratives.
- Despite facing challenges, Kennedy's unique candidacy could still sway key demographics and influence election outcomes in swing states.
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The Bear Incident Unveiled
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confessed to a bizarre event involving a dead bear cub that he placed in Central Park in 2014. During a falconry outing, he discovered a dead bear cub in upstate New York and decided to take it home in his trunk. In a strange twist, he later set up a scene in Central Park to make it appear as if the bear had been hit by a bicycle, motivated by a spate of bike accidents in the city. This odd choice seems to reflect more about his personality and imagination, as even his daughter commented in a past speech about his unusual behavior with animals.
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