New York Times best-selling author. People Magazine cover girl. Resident of the Oval Office. English Springer Spaniel Millie Bush skyrocketed to fame in the 1990s. But before she stole America's hearts, she had to learn to impress one very important couple: Barbara and George H. W. Bush.
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Jul 2020
Sgt. Rex: Marine Corps Hero
In 2006, Mike Dowling and Megan Leavey were each desperate to adopt their bomb-detecting partner in the Marines: Rex the German Shepherd. But they’d have to fight the U.S. government, life-changing injuries, and even each other in order to bring their beloved Sergeant home. Learn ... Show More
49m 13s
Jul 2020
Fido: Abraham Lincoln’s First ‘First Dog’
Today, Abraham Lincoln is famous for his presidency, and for signing the Emancipation Proclamation. But he was known in his own lifetime for eccentricities like his love of animals, and his close relationship with a small stray mutt named Fido. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More
41m 29s
Jun 2020
Higgins: From Stray to Star
In 1958, animal trainer Frank Inn spotted a dirty, homeless mutt in an animal shelter. He took the pup, named Higgins, home... and made history. That humble stray became one of the biggest leading dogs in Hollywood, headlining the beloved Benji franchise. Learn more about your ad ... Show More
37 m
May 2021
President George H.W. Bush: The Graceful Journey From World’s Most Powerful Man To Unemployment
This week, Martha sits down with former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush, Jean Becker, to discuss her new book The Man I Knew. Jean tells the fascinating story of George H.W. Bush’s post-presidency, and the bond she developed with the him in his transition from the mo ... Show More
26m 43s
Aug 2020
John F. Kennedy: The Playboy
The youngest president ever elected had a golden boy aura, but his legacy is down-right salacious. Sex, drugs, near-fatal illnesses… JFK was a womanizer whose ego almost started a nuclear war.
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42m 3s
Feb 2022
Super Soul Special: Oprah and Michelle Obama: Your Life in Focus
Original air date: Feb 12, 2020As a part of WW Presents “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus,” Grammy-winner, New York Times best-selling author and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama sits down with Oprah in front of a live audience in Brooklyn, New York. M ... Show More
52m 29s
Feb 2020
Oprah and Michelle Obama: Your Life in Focus
As a part of WW Presents “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus,” Grammy-winner, New York Times best-selling author and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama sits down with Oprah in front of a live audience in Brooklyn, New York. Michelle Obama discusses her mem ... Show More
52m 29s
Sep 2020
Teddy Roosevelt: The Bull Moose President
The youngest president to ever take office was full of tough-guy machismo, and famous for his vigor. Where’d he pour all that energy? Breaking up his brother’s marriage, getting off the grid for wild excursions, and trophy hunting to his heart’s content. Learn more about your ad ... Show More
37m 15s