Who Killed JFK? Very Special Episodes: JFK's Forgotten Summer as a Journalist (with Rob Reiner)
Jun 27, 2025
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Fred Logevall and director Rob Reiner as they delve into JFK’s transformative summer as a young journalist. They discuss how his experiences reporting in post-war Europe shaped his political worldview and leadership style. Highlights include his reflections on pivotal moments at the UN and insights into international relations during the 1945 British elections. The episode also humorously touches on the storytelling legacy of JFK and how it resonates with modern journalism.
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JFK's Heroic PT-109 Rescue
- John F. Kennedy heroically swam for hours to save a wounded crew member after his PT boat was sunk.
- This life-threatening experience profoundly shaped his confidence and leadership beliefs.
Joe Kennedy Jr.'s Death's Impact
- Joe Kennedy Jr. was the family’s political heir but was killed in a dangerous military mission in 1944.
- His death shifted the family's political ambitions to JFK, altering his life's path.
Kennedy's Political Heritage and Crossroads
- Kennedy's family had longstanding political roots influencing his worldview and public service drive.
- Post-war, he faced a significant crossroads considering law, journalism, and politics as career paths.
