S01e12 pt. 1 RFK: "Some men see things as they are, and say why?"

Co hosts Ryan and Kevin talk about Bobby Kennedy's historic run for President in the 1968 Presidential Election in part 1 of an epic 2 part finale. After kickstarting his campaign in uproarious fashion in Kansas, Bobby faces down Democratic opponent for the nomination, Eugene McCarthy. Then, when current President LBJ withdraws from the race, both candidates have to rethink their campaign rhetoric while Bobby's campaign continues to play catchup as a result of entering the race late. 

While in Indiana, RFK learns of Martin Luther King's assassination in Memphis, Tennessee. In response to this shocking and tragic event, Kennedy takes the stage and promotes peace, love, and understanding in the face of murderous hatred. Unfortunately, but unsurprisingly, riots break out across the country as Americans try to come to grips with the brutal slaying of yet another civil right champion. 

Tune in in 2 weeks for the final episode in Season 1 of The Almost Presidents Podcast! 

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