Season 3, Episode 9: Monika Wiesak, America's Last President: What the World Lost When It Lost John F. Kennedy

Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs

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Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Monika Wiesak as they discuss one of America's most iconic leaders in, America's Last President: What the World Lost When It Lost John F. Kennedy. Listen in as they delve into the thrilling saga of a young, audacious visionary who dared to challenge the status quo and redefine the course of history.

Together, they uncover the untold story of courage and sacrifice of JFK’s legacy—one where he embarked on a daring mission to reshape the world order, advocating for decentralized power, global peace, and the rights of every citizen. JFK’s relentless pursuit of justice led him into epic battles against entrenched interests, culminating in a showdown that changed the course of nations. From his crusade for civil rights to his groundbreaking efforts in arms control, JFK’s unwavering commitment to a brighter future for all inspires us to confront deep questions about what it all means for our world today.

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Footnotes:

• John F. Kennedy
• Poland’s Fall of Communism
• JFK Civil Rights Speech
• George W Bush Weapons of Mass Destruction
• JFK’s Peace Speech
• Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
• Civil Rights Act
• “Peace is a Process, a Way of Solving Problems”
• Bob Dylan - Murder Most Foul
• Character Assassination of JFK
• Ted Sorensen
• Khrushchev’s Knot
• Khrushchev and Kennedy Letters
• Anti-Colonialist
• War Mongers
• CIA
• Vietnam and JFK

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