The Whistle Stop: Shannon McKenna Schmidt on You Can't Catch Us
About this episode
Alycia Asai interviews author Shannon McKenna Schmidt about her book on Lady Bird Johnson's 1964 campaign train and its significance.
Sitting down with me this week is author Shannon McKenna Schmidt to discuss her book You Can't Catch Us: Lady Bird Johnson's Trailblazing 1964 Campaign Train and the Women Who Rode with Her. Our conversation covers the preparation and significance of Johnson's tour, Lady Bird's unique style compared to her husband LBJ, her role as a trailblazer for women, and the security challenges faced during the tour. Tune in to learn about this and so much more - and then snag a copy of the book for...
People in this episode
Host: Alycia Asai
Guest: Shannon McKenna Schmidt
Topics covered
- Lady Bird Johnson
- 1964 Campaign
- Women in Politics
- Political History
- Campaign Tours
Keywords
- Lady Bird Johnson
- Shannon McKenna Schmidt
- You Can't Catch Us
- 1964 Campaign
- Women in Politics
- Political History
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: You Can't Catch Us
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