Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed

Journalist, author, and cultural critic Maureen Callahan is known for her incisive explorations of American celebrity, power, and influence. She has built a reputation for investigative depth and an ability to critically assess the intersections of fame and social dynamics, frequently tackling complex topics with a balance of skepticism and empathy. In her previous work, Callahan examined the allure and darker aspects of celebrity culture, as well as the high-stakes world of politics and media, making her well suited to investigate the intricate and often controversial legacy of the Kennedy family. Her ability to expose American myths and the personal and public costs of iconography gives her a unique lens to view the Kennedys, whose fame and influence are nearly unparalleled in US history.

Callahan’s background in investigative journalism and experience with high-profile American figures afford her the distance necessary to approach her subject matter objectively. Additionally, her critical eye for the complicity of media in mythmaking is particularly relevant when dissecting the Kennedy legacy since her work challenges the narrative that has often lionized the family at the expense of those they may have harmed.

In Ask Not, Callahan combines her critical