Olivia Nuzzi’s memoir American Canto, released in 2025, recounts her alleged affair with Robert F Kennedy Jr and its public fallout, while attempting to assert her seriousness as a writer and commentator. The book explores themes of misogyny, media bias, and political intrigue but often shifts away from the core incident, offering digressions on subjects like American history and philosophy. Nuzzi critiques how the affair was portrayed, highlighting the double standards she faced compared to Kennedy Jr, yet she refrains from a deep self-reflective analysis of her own conduct. Critics suggest the memoir contains potential but is hindered by over-intellectualization and filler, and that it misses opportunities to provide substantive insights into the political and personal dimensions of the scandal. The memoir also touches on Nuzzi’s interactions with powerful figures, but the narrative remains focused on her desire to be recognized seriously rather than offering thorough revelations.