The First Kennedys

Author Neal Thompson is our guest as we discuss his latest book - The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty, which describes the early years of the family made world famous by John F Kennedy. We learn how two young Irish people arrived in Boston, met and married and created a family that would go on to shape American politics. The book’s principle figures are Bridget, one of those two immigrants, and her son PJ, who was JFK’s grandfather. PJ was the first Kennedy elected to public office.