Today we are joined by the amazing, Kate Andersen Brower, for an intriguing behind-the-scenes look at some of America’s most famous women and how they handled their celebrity. Kate is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Residence: Inside The Private World Of The White House and the New York Times bestseller First Women: The Grace And Power Of America’s Modern First Ladies.

We discuss topics such as how Elizabeth Taylor used her fame, America’s surprising response to Jackie Kennedy, Rosalynn Carter, the ‘Steel Magnolia’ and the First Lady initiatives, from healthcare to food.

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Jaci Clement earned her first byline in a daily paper when she was in the fourth grade. She's worked in news and with news ever since. Now, she is considered one of the country's most influential media scholars. As CEO and Executive Director of the Fair Media Council, Jaci is noted for her visionary leadership of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, now a prominent U.S. platform for thought leadership in news and media. The Fair Media Council advocates for quality news and works to create a media-savvy society. She also hosts the award-winning podcast, FMC Fast Chat. A native of Youngstown, Ohio, she attended Hofstra University, where she earned a B.A. in communications and journalism. Today she lives on Long Island's North Shore, is owned by a large dog, and drives a small car.