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 Ep

Hemingway and JFK with Ryan Pryor

Feb 16th, 2024 36m 26s

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 suici

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

Nov 22nd, 2023 21m 3s

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

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

Nov 15th, 2023 22m 17s

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

Introducing: Countdown To Dallas

Nov 6th, 2023 19m 22s

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.Bu

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

Oct 21st, 2023 16m 38s

**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:/

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

Sep 7th, 2023 49m 4s

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. B

The Kennedys’ Irish Heritage

Aug 23rd, 2023 17m 44s

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/45mkubUThe First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty: https://amzn

JFK & Oppenheimer

Aug 4th, 2023 13m 52s

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/oppen

Ted Kennedy’s 1980 Presidential Campaign

Jul 23rd, 2023 19m 23s

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/6T6WpRANewsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletterShop

Jackie’s First Trip to the Kennedy Compound

Jul 7th, 2023 12m 22s

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 Portby Kate Storey - https://amzn.to/3pxlqKTHyannis Sweats

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

May 26th, 2023 36m 35s

This week, Alyson speaks with the author of "Jackie" and "Countdown to Dallas", Paul Brandus.Paul's Twitter: https://twitter.com/WestWingReportPurchase “Countdown to Dallas”: https://amzn.to/4318ZFDPurchase “Jackie: Her Transformation from

UK & US Relations During the Kennedy Years

May 12th, 2023 23m 24s

This week, Alyson discusses UK & US relations during the Kennedy years. Recommendation segment: https://amzn.to/44OZvP1Hyannis Port Sweatshirt: Click HereNewsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletterShop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/s

Joe Kennedy III

Apr 27th, 2023 13m 33s

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 M

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

Apr 20th, 2023 19m 45s

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.whitehou

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

Apr 14th, 2023 18m 43s

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 mis

George Magazine

Mar 21st, 2023 13m 53s

This week, Alyson discusses John F. Kennedy Jr.‘s 90’s politics-as-lifestyle magazine, George.Recommendation: https://amzn.to/3yXFarPNewsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletterShop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shopRecommendations: w

JFK & Frank Sinatra

Mar 10th, 2023 10m 51s

This week, Alyson talks about the friendship between President John F. Kennedy and Frank Sinatra.Recommendation: “Sinatra and the Jack Pack” https://amzn.to/3LfS8bUHigh Hopes T-Shirt: https://tinyurl.com/5e7rw2c3Newsletter: www.kennedydynas

The Pentagon Papers with Ryan Pryor

Mar 3rd, 2023 28m 44s

This week, Ryan Pryor joins Alyson to discuss The Pentagon Papers.Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletterShop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shopRecommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendationsInstagram: www.instagram.com/k

U.S. Presidents and Disney Parks

Feb 20th, 2023 27m 36s

This week, Alyson is joined by her husband Jeff as they discuss The Hall of Presidents attraction, presidential visits to Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and more.Email Travel Agent Jeff: [email protected] Agent Jeff’s Ins

JFK and Women’s Rights

Feb 16th, 2023 13m 22s

This week, Alyson discusses how President Kennedy’s administration supported women’s rights.Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletterShop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shopRecommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendationsInsta

Interview With The Author of Finding Jackie, Oline Eaton

Feb 1st, 2023 14m 11s

This week, Alyson speaks with author Oline Eaton about her new book, Finding Jackie.Website - https://olineeaton.com/Purchase Finding Jackie: https://amzn.to/3kNbtpGNewsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletterShop New Merch: www.kennedydy

Lem Billings

Jan 25th, 2023 15m 1s

This week, Alyson gives an overview of the life of JFK’s best friend, Lem Billings.Recommendation Segment: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/KLBPPNewsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletterShop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty

Interview With The Author of The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee, Paul Gregory

Jan 19th, 2023 18m 22s

This week, Alyson speaks with Paul Gregory, the author of The Oswalds: An Untold Account of Marina and Lee. “The closest friend of Lee Harvey Oswald and his Soviet wife Marina upon the couple’s arrival in Texas breaks a sixty-year silence with

JFK, RFK, And McCarthyism

Jan 13th, 2023 15m 22s

This week, Alyson discusses McCarthyism, and the personal and political relationships between Jack and Bobby Kennedy, and Senator Joseph McCarthy.Recommendation: Dangerous Friends: McCarthy and the Blighted Lives of John and Robert Kennedy (w