Jackie Kennedy and the Cost of Marriage
Jackie Kennedy and the Cost of Marriage  
Podcast: Right Answers Mostly
Published On: Mon Feb 23 2026
Description: John and Jackie Kennedy weren’t just a couple, they were a brand. In this episode, we break down their upbringings, the expectations that shaped their marriage, and why Jackie Kennedy became the emotional and public backbone of Camelot. From JFK’s affairs to the carefully curated image America consumed, we explore how Jackie wasn’t living a fairytale, she was performing one. TW: Birthing trauma and child loss Produced and created by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald For more RAM, go here! Main feed gets a preview but our premium subscribers get a full 90 minute episode which goes more into the affairs, Marilyn Monroe, and the end of Jackie's life. Please consider supporting our show here and purchasing for $7.99/month or save 13% when purchased annually! You get THREE bonus episodes, one of them being a full history. Sources include the following: Even the Rich Podcast, Vanity Fair, Wikipedia Town & Country, People Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices