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

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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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