The Kennedy Curse, Part 2: Blame, Recklessness, and a Dynasty's Generational Trauma

In Part 2 of our series on JFK Jr. and the Kennedys, we unpack the tragic July 16, 1999 plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and her sister Lauren Bessette. We explore the reckless decisions behind the preventable disaster—including flying at night over water without a flight plan, with an injured foot and medication in his system. We push back on the unfair blame heaped on Carolyn, examining the impossible standards she faced as America's prince's wife, while highlighting the deeper generational trauma and family machine that protected the Kennedy name at all costs. This episode explores how privilege and inherited wounds can impact innocent lives.   Like, subscribe, and follow us. Here's how: Instagram: @secretpassagepodcast TikTok: @secretpassagepodcast If you like our work and want to support us on Patreon:  patreon.com/SecretPassagePodcast Secret Passage Podcast is hosted by Dana Vespoli and Shannon Rogers Producer: Tim Rogers Editor: Mitch Silver