This week, Alyson speaks with Marie Claire’s Royals Editor, Rachel Burchfield, about the Earthshot Prize (inspired by President Kennedy’s Moonshot Speech), her experience covering the event, and William and Kate’s visit to Boston. Earthshot: https://earthshotprize.org/ Moonshot Speech Video: https://youtu.be/QXqlziZV63k Rachel Burchfield: https://www.rachelburchfield.com/ Rachel's Marie Claire Royals Articles: https://www.marieclaire.com/author/rachel-burchfield/ Podcast Royal: https://podcasts....
Dec 15, 2022•26 min
This week, on the last Kennedy Dynasty Podcast episode of 2022, Alyson talks about the life and career of Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s daughter, Maria Shriver. Recommendation: https://amzn.to/3Vk3caa Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Websi...
Dec 01, 2022•17 min
Today marks the 59th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy. In this episode, Alyson speaks with the Curator and Oral Historian for The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Stephen Fagin. Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s365jeaj9Mo The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: jfk.org Stephen Fagin’s Book, “Assassination and Commemoration: JFK, Dallas, and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza”: https://amzn.to/3AzGiTV Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop ...
Nov 22, 2022•22 min
This week, Alyson is joined by her friend and President Lincoln enthusiast, Hayley Michael, to talk about the odd list of similarities (which has become quite the urban legend) between President Kennedy and President Lincoln. Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydyn...
Nov 17, 2022•32 min
This week, Alyson talks about Bobby Kennedy’s time as Chief Counsel of the Senate Labor Rackets Committee, how he went after the Teamsters, and his battle with Jimmy Hoffa. Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com Learn more about...
Nov 10, 2022•19 min
Happy Halloween! This week, Alyson shares the history of Halloween celebrations in the White House, along with some spooky ghost stories from inside the executive mansion. Also, she shares about the iconic Kennedy family photos from Halloween of 1963, and a few stories from that particular night. Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: ww...
Oct 31, 2022•12 min
This week, Alyson is joined by best-selling authors Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin Hill to talk about their newest book, “My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy”. Mr. Hill is a retired U.S Secret Service Agent who served presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford. During the Kennedy administration, he was assigned to protect Mrs. Kennedy. Purchase “My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy”: https://amzn.to/3W0AVX8 Watch the Interview: https://youtu.be/kNPAYDjrHpw Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newslet...
Oct 25, 2022•17 min
This week, Alyson is joined by her pal and everyone’s favorite history teacher, Ryan Pryor, for a conversation about the Warren Commission, as well as their normal random banter. Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com Learn more...
Oct 21, 2022•30 min
This week, Alyson answers your questions and plays a round of “Would You Rather”: Kennedy Edition. Also, a very full and special “In The News” segment! About the "Kennedy" Docuseries: https://deadline.com/2022/10/john-f-kennedy-docuseries-director-ashton-gleckman-radicalmedia-1235140005/ “Pairs of People” By Mark and Jeanne Shriver https://amzn.to/3CSUGs0 Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendati...
Oct 13, 2022•20 min
This week, Alyson talks about the Kennedys' Catholicism, and focuses on how religion impacted JFK’s presidential run. Recommendation link: https://jfkhyannismuseum.org/product/jackie-portrait-by-provincetown-artist-jo-hay/ Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynast...
Sep 30, 2022•25 min
This week, Alyson talks about JFK’s thesis-turned-book, “Why England Slept”. Buy "Why England Slept": https://amzn.to/3S4YtHD Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 22, 2022•20 min
This week, Alyson talks about Jacqueline Kennedy’s love of France. Recommendation: Town & Country: The Queen: A Life in Pictures: https://amzn.to/3DlpBxM Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com Learn more about your ad choice...
Sep 15, 2022•17 min
This week, Alyson shares how the Kennedys’ legacy lives on through music of all genres and decades. Watch the 100th episode live stream "Cocktails & Clam Chowder": https://youtu.be/dJd0Fg_YVeA Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydyna...
Sep 08, 2022•23 min
It’s here…the 100th episode! This episode was recorded live on August 20, 2022 with Ryan Pryor. If you would rather watch the video on YouTube, tap this link: https://youtu.be/dJd0Fg_YVeA Cocktails by Lucas Wharton with Desert Door: https://www.desertdoor.com Recommendations: JFK’s Last Hundred Days: An Intimate Portrait of a Great President by Thurston Clarke: https://amzn.to/3PHIZHJ JFK 100: Milestones and Mementos: https://www.jfklibrary.org/visit-museum/exhibits/past-exhibits/jfk-100-milesto...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min
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Aug 17, 2022•2 min
Because many of you have been reading along with us, this week Alyson is joined by past guest and Distinguished Professor of American Studies & Ethnicity at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Dr. Natalia Molina, to discuss “Jackie & Me” by Louis Bayard. Purchase Dr. Molina’s Book: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520385481/a-place-at-the-nayarit Follow Dr. Molina on Instagram and Twitter: @Prof_NataliaM Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.ke...
Aug 10, 2022•38 min
This week, Alyson speaks with #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Giffin, about her newest novel partially inspired by JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, “Meant to Be”. Purchase “Meant to Be”: https://amzn.to/3Qf8NeU Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedyd...
Aug 02, 2022•22 min
This week, Alyson finishes up part two of a two part episode about the Beales and Grey Gardens, by talking about the backstory, filming, and production of the documentary, “Grey Gardens”. Purchase “Jackie & Me”: https://amzn.to/3PrtK6c Watch “Grey Gardens”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9sCdPdoKLk Watch “That Summer”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noaXVGrd5EE Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com...
Jul 28, 2022•23 min
This week, Alyson kicks off part one of a two part episode about the Beales and Grey Gardens, by talking about Big and Little Edies’ lives. Purchase “Jackie & Me”: https://amzn.to/3PrtK6c Watch Grey Gardens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9sCdPdoKLk Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patre...
Jul 20, 2022•21 min
This week, Alyson speaks with the author of “The Gardens of Bunny Mellon”, Linda Jane Holden, about Bunny Mellon’s life, career, and the design and creation of the White House Rose Garden. Purchase “The Gardens of Bunny Mellon”: https://amzn.to/3yASNgd Purchase “Jackie & Me”: https://amzn.to/3PrtK6c Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Faceb...
Jul 14, 2022•29 min
This week, Alyson FINALLY found a tie between Elvis and the Kennedys! Listen to the story of the creation of Elvis Presley’s hit song, “If I Can Dream”, inspired in part by the assassinations of MLK and RFK. Recommendation segment link: Kennedy: A Cultural History of an American Icon https://amzn.to/3Au5dsG Watch “If I Can Dream” Elvis Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-pP_dCenJA Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations...
Jul 06, 2022•15 min
This week, Alyson talks about the life and career of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s fashion designer, Oleg Cassini. Recommendation Segment Links: Jackie Funko Pop - https://amzn.to/3ysljle JFK Funko Pop - https://amzn.to/3QZ26yG Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kenned...
Jun 29, 2022•25 min
In this throwback episode from two years ago, Alyson discusses the relationship and marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy… re-listen to refresh your memory for an exciting interview happening soon! Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty ...
Jun 21, 2022•18 min
This week, Alyson is joined for part two of a two part episode by her pal and frequent guest of the show, Ryan Pryor, to chat about President Kennedy’s Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara. Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.co...
Jun 15, 2022•18 min
This week, Alyson is joined for part one of a two part episode by her pal and frequent guest of the show, Ryan Pryor, to chat about President Kennedy’s Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara. Newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydy...
Jun 08, 2022•26 min
This week, Alyson spoke with Elaine Rice Bachmann, the current Maryland State Archivist, co-author of “Designing Camelot”, and curator of the new exhibit, “Jacqueline Kennedy and Henry Francis du Pont: From Winterthur to the White House”, at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library. https://www.winterthur.org Purchase “Designing Camelot”: https://shop.whitehousehistory.org/products/designing-camelot-the-kennedy-white-house-restoration-and-its-legacy Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/0MdQCLJb7NI...
May 24, 2022•18 min
This week, Alyson talks about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ personal assistant, Kathy McKeon, and shares some stories from her book about her time with the Kennedy family. Purchase “Jackie's Girl: My Life with the Kennedy Family” by Kathy McKeon: https://amzn.to/3lj3EoS Sign up for our newsletter: www.kennedydynasty.com/newsletter Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: https://www.fac...
May 18, 2022•28 min
This week, Alyson is joined by costume designer, Noah Berch, to discuss the Kennedy inspired 2022 Met Gala looks, and more! Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2022•30 min
This week, Alyson talks about President John F. Kennedy’s loyal personal secretary, Evelyn Lincoln. Some facts may surprise you! Recommendations: Evelyn Lincoln’s books: "My Twelve Years With John F. Kennedy" https://amzn.to/3Frf6rT and "Kennedy and Johnson" https://amzn.to/3KTHiEV Subscribe to the Kennedy Dynasty Newsletter: Click to Subscribe Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook:...
May 05, 2022•30 min
This week, Alyson is joined by her good friend, Comedian Jonnie W., to talk about Vaughn Meader’s “The First Family”, and how it influenced presidential humor today. Listen to “The First Family” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwu8S6Ekx9w More about Jonnie W.: http://www.jonniew.com Follow Jonnie W.: https://www.instagram.com/jonniewcomedy/ Talk About That Podcast: https://talkaboutthatpodcast.com Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendatio...
Apr 27, 2022•45 min
