Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy

Of the three Kennedy brothers to rise to political prominence, Ted Kennedy's career has been both the longest and most controversial, with many ups and tragic downs. But despite it all, the Massachusetts senator's career can be defined by one word: resiliency. We talk with the author of a new book that takes a fresh look at Ted Kennedy’s life and career.

Guest

• Peter Canellos, Washington bureau chief for the Boston Globe and author of Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy

This program was originally broadcast February 26, 2009