logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2023
46m 53s

Edith Wilson: the Seat of Untold Power w...

SHARON MCMAHON
About this episode

Historian Rebecca Boggs Roberts joins Sharon on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting to talk about her upcoming book, Untold Power. Long time listeners are no strangers to the lives of First Ladies, and today we talk about Edith Wilson, who was so much more than just her husband’s wife. When she met Woodrow Wilson, she was an independent, fashionable small business owner, and she had no plans to stand in the shadows.


Thank you to our guest, Rebecca Boggs Roberts.


Hosted by: Sharon McMahon

Guest: Rebecca Boggs Roberts


Executive Producer: Heather Jackson

Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder

Researcher: Valerie Hoback


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Oct 6
The Scandalous Second Marriage of Rachel Jackson
Despite being one of Sharon’s least-favorite Presidents, she explores the lifelong, and at times scandalous, love and devotion between President Andrew Jackson and his wife, Rachel. It's a story of a First Lady who never got the opportunity to step foot inside the White House, bu ... Show More
27m 52s
Sep 29
The Diplomatic Prowess of Louisa Adams
Stepping into the White House at the close of the Founding Fathers’ era, London-born Louisa Adams became the nation’s first foreign-born First Lady. In an age of prosperity shadowed by growing political strife, she turned personal tragedy into resilience, mastering the art of inf ... Show More
34m 50s
Sep 25
Presenting: The C-Word
With every episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett take you on a historical deep dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad: Lindsay Lohan, Judy Garland, Winona Ryder, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim and many more. Join them for a rich, hilar ... Show More
2m 41s
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2024
The Royal Temptress: Isabella of Angoulême
In this revisit episode we look at the second wife of King John – son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. To guide us on this journey of discovery, Rebecca is joined by historian and author Sharon Bennett Connelly. Sharon’s book, Ladies of the Magna Carta: Women of Influence in ... Show More
47m 56s
Feb 2021
Six minutes avec la reine
Juin 1982, Margaret Thatcher est au pouvoir. Les tensions sociales grondent au Royaume-Uni. Michael enchaîne chômage, délits et petits boulots. Un soir, après avoir bu quelques pintes de bière, il erre dans les rues de Londres, passe devant Buckingham Palace et aperçoit une fenêt ... Show More
12m 59s
Aug 2019
Political History with Doris Kearns Goodwin
Ron is joined by his ex-girlfriend Doris Kearns Goodwin.Credits:Ron Burgundy: Host, Writer, Executive ProducerCarolina Barlow: Co-Host, Writer, and Producer.Producers: Whitney Hodack, Jack O'Brien, Miles Gray, and Nick StumpfExecutive Producer: Mike FarahConsulting Producer: Andr ... Show More
36m 19s
Mar 2021
The Reason for the Season: The Marriage Mart of ‘Bridgerton’
The marriage market in the world of Bridgerton is a strategic dance of advancing family fortune and political clout. The accompanying debutante presentations before the real-life monarchy were phased out decades ago by Queen Elizabeth II. But Executive Producer Betsy Beers shares ... Show More
35m 1s
May 2024
Workers: Rebecca Lukens
Rebecca Lukens (1794-1854) is known as the first female CEO in the United States. She ran Brandywine Iron Works and Nail Factory, successfully guiding it through a difficult economic recession and a rapidly industrializing workplace.  For Further Reading:  Rebecca Lukens: A woman ... Show More
5m 17s
May 2024
Tudor Bad Boy: The Earl of Surrey
On this episode of A Brief History we look at the life of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey.  Surrey was the 16th-century version of a rock star, with parties, women, poetry, fights, and jail time.  -- Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Written by: Dr. Kirsten Claiden-Yardley  Editing ... Show More
16m 20s
Apr 2024
The Dudleys: The Family that Shook Tudor Court
When it comes to families entwined in the intricate web of Tudor court affairs, none captivate me quite like the Dudleys. From Edmund Dudley to John Dudley, and finally Robert Dudley, their saga unfurled across the entirety of the Tudor era. Today I welcome back in this revisit e ... Show More
41m 4s
Feb 2023
Isabella of France: A Reign of Power and Intrigue
Isabella of France and her husband Edward II's marriage was turbulent and marked by rumors of infidelity. Isabella's "affair" with Roger Mortimer, a powerful nobleman, became widely known and they plotted to overthrow Edward II. Their plot succeeded, resulting in Edward II's depo ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2022
Prodigies: Anna Elizabeth Dickinson
Anna Elizabeth Dickinson (1842-1932) was, for a time, one of the most famous women in the U.S. A skilled orator, she delivered speeches across the country, passionately advocating for women’s rights and the abolition of slavery–earning her the name America’s Joan of Arc.History c ... Show More
8m 29s
Apr 2021
Les Noces funèbres
Le 2 décembre 1959, des pluies diluviennes s’abattent sur Fréjus. Ça n’empêche pas Irène et André, 19 et 20 ans, de continuer les préparatifs de leur mariage, prévu sept jours plus tard. En début de soirée, le jeune homme raccompagne sa fiancée chez elle, il l’embrasse. Après le ... Show More
15m 37s