Episode · The Megyn Kelly Show · 2024-06-27

Books mentioned on Truth About JFK's Cruelty and Predator Behavior, and New Reporting on JFK Jr., with Maureen Callahan | Ep. 823

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Maureen Callahan, author of "Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed," to discuss JFK’s inappropriate behavior at the White House, how he preyed on innocent young w

Megyn Kelly recommended A Simple Act of Murder by Mark Fuhrman and Murder in Brentwood by Mark Fuhrman, and discussed Ask Not by Maureen Callahan, American Predator by Maureen Callahan, and RFK Jr. by Jerry Oppenheimer. Maureen Callahan discussed The Crying Book by Heather Christle and Goddess by Anthony Summers.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Ask Not

    Maureen Callahan · at 1:55 · mentioned 2 times

    Ask Not by Maureen Callahan is a critical biographical exploration of the Kennedy family history, focusing particularly on their complex relationships and historical controversies involving women.

    Discussed
    “we reached out to RFK J to respond to the allegations in moren's book”
    Where to get it
  2. American Predator

    Maureen Callahan · at 1:56 · mentioned 2 times

    American Predator by Maureen Callahan is a detailed true crime investigation into the life and crimes of serial killer Israel Keyes.

    Discussed
    “I want to tell the audience we reached out to RFK Jr. to respond to the allegations in Maureen's book.”
    Where to get it
  3. The Crying Book

    Heather Christle · at 6:50

    The Crying Book by Heather Christle is a lyrical and deeply introspective exploration of human grief, sorrow, and the physiological act of weeping, written by a talented poet.

    Discussed
    “It is an act of extreme cruelty and spite, and a little nugget for your viewers and listeners: Vanity Fair fought tooth and nail to get that extract from the book about Mary and Bobby.”
    Where to get it
  4. Goddess

    Anthony Summers · at 32:40 · mentioned 2 times

    Goddess by Anthony Summers is a detailed biographical investigation that examines the tumultuous life, career, and final months of Marilyn Monroe.

    Discussed
    “you can read it in his book goddess about Marilyn about eight desperate calls that Marilyn had made to Bobby”
    Where to get it
  5. A Simple Act of Murder

    Mark Fuhrman · at 38:51

    A Simple Act of Murder is a true crime investigation into specific high-profile homicides and legal proceedings.

    Recommended
    “Mark Ferman wrote a whole book about this which is well worth your time”
    Where to get it
  6. Murder in Brentwood

    Mark Fuhrman · at 38:52

    Murder in Brentwood by Mark Fuhrman is a post-trial book written by the former police detective following the O.J.

    Recommended
    “And I know Dominique Dunn did the reporting you mentioned earlier; Mark Fuhrman wrote a whole book about this, which is well worth your time.”
    Where to get it
  7. RFK Jr.

    Jerry Oppenheimer · at 39:07

    RFK Jr.

    Discussed
    “Then RFK Jr. wrote his own book trying to rehabilitate Michael Skakel, but I know from that reading Michael Skakel was big on animal torture and admitted he was in a tree jerking off to Martha Moxley shortly before the murder.”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged American Predator
“my last book American predator was published by Viking that book did Gang Busters for them”
Plugged American Predator
“So for example, my last book, 'American Predator,' was published by Viking.”