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In the winter of 1967-68, Robert F. Kennedy, then a US Senator from New York, ventured deep into the heart of Appalachia. As acting chairman of a Senate subcommittee on poverty, RFK went to eastern Kentucky to gauge the progress of the War on Poverty. He was deeply disillusioned by what he found. Kennedy learned that job training programs were useless, welfare programs proved insufficient, and jobs were scarce and getting scarcer. Before he'd even left the state, Kennedy had determined the War on Poverty was a failure - and he blamed Lyndon Johnson.

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In "This Makes It Personal," documentary filmmaker and host Ben Nathan brings nuance to the world's most contentious issues through intimate conversations with those who've experienced them firsthand. Each episode is a journey, offering a rare opportunity to eavesdrop on the tough conversations many shy away from. Through poignant and unpredictable human stories and frank discussions, the show fosters empathy, understanding, and hope. Join Ben as we go beyond the headlines and soundbites towards meaningful change.