This week we continue the story of Ted Kennedy, Mary Jo Kopechne, and the tragedy at Chappaquiddick. We are talking about what actually happened that night and the beginning of Teds schemes to avoid accountability.

The main Kennedy family finally gets notified of the accident and their political machine begins powering up to help Ted. Meanwhile Ted is doing everything he can to muddy the waters but ends up making things worse.

Next week we will talk about the actual coverup and the leadup to the court case.

Sources: Chappaquiddick: Power, Privilege, and the Ted Kennedy Coverup by Leo Damore

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/the-kennedy-family-in-tragedy-and-triumph-a-brief-guide?srsltid=AfmBOor1kvUb07x6rdYgEQmT9v2F5ho_N4E0u1_hcCx7hFUSCqHBxrx7

https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKkopechne.htm

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This week we get into the story of Ted Kennedy, Mary Jo Kopechne, and the tragedy at Chappaquiddick. Ted Kennedy, the 9th of the Kennedy siblings, was able to be a senator for forty seven years after being responsible for the death of Mary Jo, in one of the most flagrant examples of rich white guys getting away with stuff.

These week we discuss the actual accident, how Ted left the scene, and the initial reactions. Next week we'll get into how he tried to make sure he wasn't held responsible in any way shape or form.

Sources: Chappaquiddick: Power, Privilege, and the Ted Kennedy Coverup by Leo Damore

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/the-kennedy-family-in-tragedy-and-triumph-a-brief-guide?srsltid=AfmBOor1kvUb07x6rdYgEQmT9v2F5ho_N4E0u1_hcCx7hFUSCqHBxrx7

https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKkopechne.htm

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The Final installment of the P.T. Barnum Story!!! This week we are Finally talking about the Circus! Which means we are also talking about some very sad and abused elephants. Turns out American Elephant training was pretty horrible! Some trainers eventually learned that kindness was the key all along. But definitely too little too late.

We also get into Barnum's brief stint as Mayor of Bridgeport, CT. And the sad passing of his wife charity followed by an uncomfortably fast marriage to a much younger woman!

Prepare your self for heartbreak, carnies, and way too many taxidermy elephants!

Sources:

“Barnum: An American Life” by Robert Wilson(2020)

“Topsy: The Startling Story of the Crooked Tailed Elephant, PT Barnum, and the American Wizard, Thomas Edison” By Michael Daly(2013)

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