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American Royalty: Kennedys to Kardashians | It's Been A Minute
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25:11Now PlayingThe Kennedys are the first family that comes to mind when Americans consider homegrown, pseudoroyal dynasties. From Joe to John and Jackie, they have been elevated to a mythical cultural status. But is it possible that they share more in common with another prominent American family, the Kardashians? Today, Brittany is joined by MJ Corey, author of Dekonstructing the KardashiansA New Media Manifesto () , to find out how these two American 'royal' families share a cultural Krown.
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