Lady Bird Podcast
1) Introducing: A new season of 'Darkness'
On the evening of April 16, 1960, a young woman from McAllen, Texas named Irene Garza went to church for confession. She never returned home. A week later, her body was found floating in a canal. Deca...Show More
2) Introducing 'Forsaken'
Introducing a new series from The Drag: "Forsaken." "Forsaken" is a series that explores the systems that both enhance and oppress the lives of the more than 29 million people living in Texas. Each ep...Show More
3) 12. Epilogue: Luci's story
In a sit-down interview, Luci Baines Johnson tells this story from her point of view. She shares a lifetime of lessons and memories from her mother’s exceptional journey.
4) 11. Bluebonnets in heaven
Lady Bird spends the final chapter of her life surrounded by friends, family and her beloved wildflowers. Then, the nation finds a way to say goodbye. As Lady Bird travels to the ranch one last time, ...Show More
5) Bonus: Yuki
The Johnson Presidency marked a lot of firsts, including the first White House rescue dog. Luci Baines Johnson tells us the story about how a pup she found in the Texas Hill Country made his way to th...Show More
6) 10. ‘In awe of Mrs. Johnson’
Lady Bird returns home to Texas. She finds purpose in advocating for women's rights and beautifying Austin, the city that holds her heart. She spends time with family and friends and works to leave an...Show More
7) Bonus: Historians weigh in
LBJ Presidential Library President Mark Lawrence and LBJ Foundation President and CEO Mark Updegrove sit down with Jade Emerson to discuss Lady Bird’s time as first lady. As renowned historians, they ...Show More
8) 9. 'A hell of a year'
In one of the most traumatic years in American history, Lady Bird tries to hold her family together. The Vietnam War has turned into a bloody quagmire, racial tensions reach a boiling point, and the n...Show More
9) Bonus: Living legacies
The staffers at the LBJ Ranch had a front-row seat to history, as well as the personal lives of Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird. Executive producer Katey Psencik Outka sits down with David Vela, the f...Show More
10) 8. 'Where flowers bloom'
No one planned on a first lady quite like Lady Bird. With her new power and her disarming charm, she sets her sights on doing something lasting. She becomes the first person in her position to launch ...Show More