RFK, Jr. calls back to JFK’s presidential campaign in Super Bowl ad

Feb. 13, 2024 National

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. co-opted his uncle’s famous 1960 campaign ad for a Super Bowl spot. Many members of his family aren’t happy about it.

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Credits

Guest:

Adam Nagourney - Los Angeles-based national political reporter for the New York Times - @adamnagourney

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed

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