Webthe kardashians acknowledged the polarizing response their family generates and highlighted the commercial success that comes along with it. They brushed off criticism. Webahead of the june 10 series finale of “keeping up with the kardashians,” the times spoke with kim kardashian and kris jenner, matriarch and business. Webfrom reality tv stars to a conglomerate, how did the kardashians come to dominate this past decade? Npr's leila fadel talks to writer zan romanoff to answer.