He taught politics and public affairs at Princeton University from 1987 to 1994.
Kennedy's worthy democratic instincts inspired him to use entertainment to teach politics.
There he started teaching politics at the University of Otago.
He began by teaching courses in American and British government, as well as comparative politics.
He also taught foreign policy and comparative politics.
As a professor emeritus, he still teaches - this term, American politics and government.
Why should the State teach him anything at all about today's technology, customs, politics?
Speaker Leary's son didn't have to be taught politics that basic.
He teaches international economics, international trade relations, and comparative politics.
"You have to teach politics, how to get things done in a political environment," said the professor who loved to govern.