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Every book Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommended on podcasts

3 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience and The Megyn Kelly Show, where conversation frequently touched upon historical figures, governance, and personal experiences with literature. During his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Kennedy shared a deeply personal story about his father giving him a book by Albert Camus, specifically The Plague, noting that Camus was among his father's favorite writers. He explained that his father gave him the book during a period of reassessment following his uncle's death regarding religion, the Catholic church, and his relationship with God. Later, during his interview on The Megyn Kelly Show, Kennedy discussed reading Ron Chernow's acclaimed biographies while exploring the personal flaws and political issues surrounding historical American figures. He specifically mentioned reading Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton, as well as expressing his admiration for Chernow's biography of George Washington, praising the poetic writing style that brings the historical figure to life.

Books recommended by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  1. Alexander Hamilton

    Ron Chernow · Discussed · 1 episode

    Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow is a comprehensive and acclaimed biographical work detailing the life, political career, and legacy of one of America's foundational leaders.

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    “I mean just read a turn off biography of of Hamilton and a Hamilton had you know a lot of those issues Hamilton was probably the most”
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  2. THE PLAGUE

    Albert Camus · Discussed · 1 episode

    THE PLAGUE by Albert Camus is an existentialist novel chronicling a devastating epidemic in an Algerian city and exploring human solidarity, suffering, and the absurdity of existence.

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    “my father gave me a book and the book was a book by Camu um who was one of his favorite writer my father after my uncle's death went through a period of kind of reassessment of his own sort of relationship with God and with the Catholic church and religion”
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  3. Washington

    Ron Chernow · Discussed · 1 episode

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    “I read jernov's biography of Washington years ago which I love but it's you know he writes like poetry and he brings this guy to life”
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Books Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Joe Rogan Experience #1999 - Robert Kennedy Jr.The Joe Rogan Experience2024-06-271
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on COVID Orthodoxy, Fauci's Legacy, and War in Ukraine | Ep. 419The Megyn Kelly Show2022-10-252