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The Rise of RFK Jr.

Season 2025 Episode 12

The dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. How the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health.

Aired: 10/20/25
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