HILF 83 - Rosemary Kennedy with Molly McAleer

Hear the story of Rosemary Kennedy, sister to John F Kennedy, who goes from being the media-darling of a royal ball, to the the victim of a botched lobotomy at the age of 23.

To thank for this sad and fascinating HILF is Molly McAleer who is a comedy writer, and behind the mic of a few hit podcasts including Trend Lightly, and Mother May I Sleep With - which is devoted to Lifetime movies!

Catch Molly's LIVE SHOW Friends Only Live! (June 25th, 2025 - BOSTON)

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SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)

• Book - The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford Larson (2016)
• Lecture - The Hidden Kennedy Daughter author, Kate Clifford Larson at George Washington University
• Film - The Lobotomist
• More Video about Dr. Watts, Lobotomist.
• Watch news reel about Rosemary's appearance at the English Royal Court.

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LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck)

• See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Histories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)
• See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Crazy Rich Ancients
• Check out HILF MERCH now available on Redbubble! Stickers, t-shirts, bags and more!
• HILF is now on Patreon!
• Buy Me a Coffee
• Find your next favorite podcast on BIG COMEDY NETWORK.

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