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“As a 60 year old, I find myself looking back to the events of my childhood that I certainly didn’t understand when I heard about them in 7th grade. I found myself listening to just one more episode often.”
CanDeBar43 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/24
“What and incredible series! I’ve spent time in the LBJ Library and have met Lady Bird and Liz in the past - and I had no idea the depth, the love, and the complete genius of Lady Bird FLOTUS. Sweig just became tied with Garret Graff as historical authors/podcasts that are essential and saved to...”Read full review »
Neely97 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/24
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“I am simply brown away. I devoured this podcast, at first captivated by Mrs. Johnson’s soothing voice. But then learned there was so much substance to her. In my incomplete study of First Ladies, I had been somewhat placing Lady Bird on the back burner. Perhaps because her cause didn’t seem as...”Read full review »
Buford Tripp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/24
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“The contributions of so many remarkable women and POC have been overlooked by historians for far too long. I’m glad writers like Julia Sweig are finally doing their stories justice! They deserve the recognition, and knowing their stories makes us all richer.
What Ladybird was really championing...”Read full review »
CJC in Brooklyn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“I binged this series. So interesting and in-depth. I learned so much about her. Then, just in case I missed anything, I listened to it again.”
Sandstealer456 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“I listened to this and then another podcast about her called “Lady Bird.” In Plain Sight is more policy heavy. The other podcast (Lady Bird) is more about her life outside of policy. Both are amazing and listening to both give you a perfect picture of her. I feel so much closer to an unheralded...”Read full review »
Rzq55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
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“I learned a lot with this podcast. I really enjoyed!”
Dingbat1928 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/23
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“wouldn’t let me listen past the first episode 😡”
amyelizabeth7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/23
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“This is my favorite podcast, and I have listened to lots of them. It is so professional with lots of interesting details that paint a picture you can see and feel. Excellent narrator and research. I was sad when this one was over. Please make more!”
elhokay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/23
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“Catching up on podcasts. This is a gem — based on tapes of Lady Bird Johnson not previously heard. Insights from 1963 to the end of the Johnson administration that illuminates aspects of early Civil Rights movement, environmentalism efforts, Vietnam.”
BRC in Baltimore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/22
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“Aside from hearing the soothing East Texas drawl of Mrs. Johnson herself in many excerpts from her audio diary, I was captivated by the story telling in this podcast. Would recommend to any American history buff. Lady Bird was the most underrated First Lady of this country, by far.”
smooches123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/22
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“I remember these events as breaking news but neither I - or my contemporaries- mostly college debaters- dreamed of how LBJ had come to see his Presidency and the genuinely important influence Lady Bird had in the councils of government.”
RR&CR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/22
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“Very much enjoyed listening to her tapes. It also made me realize what a good job LBJ did managing a job he didn’t want. I appreciate the podcaster bringing these to us.”
JefDavis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/22
“Having access to the recordings made for an extremely cool dive into the Johnson presidency. It completely rewrote my understanding on Lady Bird (and LBJ too). Extremely well made, and all around great.”
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United States of America ·
02/01/22
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“A wonderful podcast, I throughly enjoyed listening to it!”
LeilaMaloney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/22
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“I absolutely love this Podcast. I have come to realize the depth of this beautiful lady. She may well be the classiest First Lady we ever had.”
Dixie.10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/22
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“Excellent podcast, the audio really adds to the book a side that print cannot catch. It illuminates LadyBird’s contributions and depth. I learned so much about the complicated Johnson presidency and times. Thank you!”
porthart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/21
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“This podcast is brilliant! Informative and insightful. Fascinating. Presentation is stellar. A superb piece of journalism.”
valerije via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/21
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“I was a political science and history major in college so I may be biased :) but this was such a fun, interesting and educational series. VERY well done!”
Blond37 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/21
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“Wow! It was beautifully done and very interesting. Highly recommend.”
B3JG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/21
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“This podcast revealed so much insight into this wonderful lady, that I think not a lot of people knew about.I knew the two of them were close, but not like that, which was incredible. As well, the people that developed this podcast were amazing with their oratory. That I pay a lot of attention to...”Read full review »
Blue Eagle 78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/21
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“This is fantastic! I honestly never knew a thing about Ladybird Johnson. What an incredibly intelligent, dignified, amazing lady. So happy I listened to this one!”
Gnjmcd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/21
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“This podcast provided incredible insight into Lady Bird Johnson and the LBJ presidency, which occurred during my youth. I really enjoyed it. Thank you.”
Blue Eagle 77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/21
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“So enjoyed this series. Fascinating and beautifully produced. I was a kid during the Johnson administration. This series add so much to the narrative in my memory and changed my understanding in a good way going forward. I respect for and knowledge of Lady Bird was definitely elevated. Thank you...”Read full review »
Lise JO S. via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/28/21
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“I really enjoyed listening to this podcast. Mrs. Johnson was a very smart, intelligent woman.”
chabad fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/21
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“Appreciated hearing Lady Bird’s personal view of her husband’s presidency—a side that I, as a teenager during that period, never heard about on the radio or TV. Thank you for this totally different perspective!”
USA Mknitter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/21
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“A really lovely podcast that informs and presents in such an engaging way. As someone in the U.K. I knew her name but had no idea about how influential and smart she was. Love the accent too.”
Shimizu18 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/06/21
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“If you think you know about the LBJ presidency, listen to this and you’ll be stunned. What a remarkable portrait of Lady Bird thanks to incredible primary sources expertly weaved into a compelling narrative. Heatbreaking, inspiring, tragic and always fascinating. Thanks so much for bringing the...”Read full review »
SingingFriar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/21
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“I’m not usually into history pods but this one is very interesting.”
birdonthestreet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/21
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“Politics aside, Lady Bird’s words evoke a time of grace and class…of love and respect and loyalty…a softness under her strength”
Crayzld via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/21
“Wonderfully executed podcast using Lady Bird’s own recordings to tell such an important story. Often neglected, President’s wives deserve more attention, especially those with such stature and opinions.
What a woman in such extraordinary times.”
dhurt1926 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/21
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“This was really a lovely podcast. Very happy I listened to it”
Joanne Dickey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/21
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“And I thought I knew Lady Bird!
Yes, as the one of anti-litter campaigns and highway beautification programs. The angle(s) from which J. S. chooses to show us who Lady Bird was, allows us to see a woman much more interesting than what we had previously thought. She also gives a wider view of...”Read full review »
Zizzabet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/21
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“This podcast has a very interesting subject and I’m certainly enjoying it a lot. One aspect I’ve noticed in particular has nothing to do with the subject however, and that’s the music! I want to give a big shoutout to the team that manages the subtle transitions and the ranch theme, and say that...”Read full review »
2020kbd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/21
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“Brilliantly put together, captivating from the get-go. Thoroughly enjoyed this. I knew little to nothing about Lady Bird Johnson before this podcast and very glad I came across it. A fascinating woman.”
Tomd85 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/27/21
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“It’s good, but it doesn’t touch on the mean, vindictive, bully LBJ was which makes me wonder how much of Lady Birds account is true or exaggerated. Also, when it was mentioned LBJ and Lady Bird had been friends with the Connellys who were riding in the car when JFK was assassinated it made me...”Read full review »
NikkyNoodle7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/21
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“Took a work road trip the past two days and listened to all 8 podcasts. Loved it. Growing up in Texas and spending the majority of my life in Austin, it was great to hear tho time in history from a Texas perspective. How far the politics in Texas have gone from this time. His efforts and...”Read full review »
benjrose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/21
“An incredibly well-done podcast - I listened to m the whole thing in the space of a couple of days.
I knew almost nothing about Lady Bird Johnson aside from bits and pieces picked up living in Texas for a summer (a la Lady Bird Lake) but her history is infinitely worth knowing, I found.
This...”Read full review »
stargazexx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/21
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“I heard short snips of this podcast on other pods and was intrigued. I listened to the 8 episodes almost non stop as it was so wonderful. What a marvelous telling of such a critical time in the history of our country. This is truly amazing and is a must listen. Please take the time to absorb...”Read full review »
Texastoneman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/21
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“I thoroughly enjoyed this in-depth dive into Ladybird. I’m so sorry she wasn’t taken more seriously.”
YL USER via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/21
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“Thank you for making and producing this. We had no clue of some of this and you all brought it to life brilliantly!”
ItsMeListening via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/21
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“I devoured this podcast. I honestly knew nothing about Lady Bird Johnson except her name. I’m not generally drawn to presidential history, but this podcast was highly educational and entertaining. I’m going to miss Lady Birds voice...maybe I can get her on a loop to fall asleep to...🤔. Well...”Read full review »
Brrrr38 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/21
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“Wonderful history in the voice of the powerful woman herself! She was ahead of her times and a full partner to LBJ. His wildflower muse!”
mjnquin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/21
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“It’s terrific to relive history. What a better way to relive it with a First Lady!
A strong political woman what a model to follow today!”
Maureenmiami via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/21
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“A thoughtful and immersive production of a time before I was born. Such an interesting experience.”
Mac811 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/14/21
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“This is a wonderful podcast. I can’t speak highly enough if it. It is an actual recording of the former First Lady and her thoughts and experiences while residing in the White House during the Johnson presidency.”
All Is On PDX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/21
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“Even if the story was dull, I’d enjoy listening to this for the former First Lady’s voice. Her tone and cadence give me ASMR.
So it’s an added bonus that the content is fascinating, covering a complex relationship I didn’t know much about and adds heft to a First Lady’s agenda that had been...”Read full review »
Fenickfeet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/21
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“The most intelligently-crafted podcast regarding historical subjects and a historical era that I have ever heard.”
Sully99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/21
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“This is a fascinating view of the terribly turbulent years of the presidency of LBJ as presented by the voice of Lady Bird, his life long partner, who certainly had more than a bird’s eye view of it all.”
CA Curious via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/21
“Loved hearing Lady Birds own words. Content is great. But for the life of me I cannot understand why the producer feels the background music should be so loud to interfere with the actual words of Lady Bird and the narrator. It’s really annoying”
NONEEE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/21
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