Dr. Curtis Rogers interviews Kathryn Smith who wrote The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR and the Untold Story of the Partnership that Defined a Presidency. This is the first biography of the woman who is arguably the most influential member of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s administration. The first female presidential secretary in U.S. history, Marguerite Alice “Missy” LeHand has been misrepresented, mischaracterized, and overlooked throughout history…until now. Far more than a secretary, Missy fulfilled the crucial duties of Chief of Staff (long before the position was formally created), and she was a persuasive voice in policy decisions and appointment recommendations. She was also FDR’s confidante, his support when he contracted polio, and his intimate friend.
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The Solar Eclipse and the Visually Impaired - interview with Cynthia Hall - Episode 26
Richland Library Awarded 2017 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service - Episode 25
The Importance of Play - Episode 24
Tobacco Sun with Lorna Hollifield - Episode 23
And the Flood Goes On... - Episode 22
StoryfestSC with Sophie Blackall and Rita Williams-Garcia - Episode 21
Reconstructing South Carolina - Episode 20
Do You Know the Road? African-American History with Author Brent Morris - Episode 19
Women Speak: Celebrating Women and Art - Episode 18
Talking writing, libraries, and more with Jacqueline Woodson - Episode 17
Listen with purpose. NiA! - Episode 16
Cyber Safety with Joe Ryan of the Attorney General's Office - Episode 15
A [Thursday] Afternoon with T.D. Johnston - Episode 14
Wintertime Botany with Curator John Nelson - Episode 13
An Interview with Cecil Williams - Episode 12
"Remembering Columbia" with John M. Sherrer - Episode 11
State of the State Library Address - Episode 10
Pssst... Games in Libraries... Still Cool. - Episode 9
We Reckon You Oughta Listen to This Talk with Tom Poland - Episode 8
A talk with Senator Sheheen - Episode 7
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