#345 Do You Know Who My Dad Is? Episode 4: The Kennedy Family

The Betches Sup presents the fourth installment of the 8-episode limited series exposing the connections you never knew existed: Do You Know Who My Dad Is? explores dynastic nepotism and the effects it has on media, culture, and our current political system. Hosts Bryan Russell Smith and Alicia Angeles are talking all about the privilege that leads inexperienced and unaccomplished children of powerful people to get ahead.  On this week’s episode, Alicia guides us through the lineage of another one of the most powerful dynasties in American history, the Kennedy family. First, they discuss the rise of JFK’s father Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and how he groomed his sons for a life in politics. Next, they discuss the success of the Kennedy sons, including JFK’s time as president, and cover the many scandals the family endured. Finally, they close things out with a game of “Kennedy or It Can’t Be” all about some of the most surprising Kennedy family trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices