Julia Gets Wise with Governor Janet Mills

About this episode

Julia Louis-Dreyfus interviews Janet Mills, Maine's first female governor, discussing her political journey and personal life.

This week, Julia sits down with 78-year-old Janet Mills, Maine's first female governor, first female DA, and first female AG in the state's history. Governor Mills, who recently suspended her Senate campaign, takes Julia behind the scenes of that legendary White House moment when she looked Trump in the eye, said "see you in court," and won. Julia also learns how Janet navigated the ups and downs of becoming a stepmom to five young girls, and what her Republican family said when she became a Democrat. Plus Julia and her 92-year-old mom Judy talk about the broad appeal of Mary Oliver and Judy's own journey to becoming a Democrat. Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Find us on Substack at wiserthanme.substack.com. Keep up with Janet Mills @governorjanetmills on Instagram. Pre-order the latest book from Julia’s mom Judy Bowles here: https://finishinglinepress.com/product/they-spoke-of-the-river-by-judith-bowles/ Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today by hitting…

People in this episode

Host: Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Guest: Janet Mills

Topics covered

• politics
• personal stories
• family dynamics
• democratic values
• women in leadership

Keywords

• Janet Mills
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus
• Maine
• politics
• women leaders
• family
• Democrat

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Organizations: Lemonada Media, Mary Oliver, finishinglinepress, lemonadapremium

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