Elizabeth Natalle explains how modern first ladies influence diplomacy, often championing democracy on the world stage and advancing progress in foreign policy, human rights, education, and health. Dolley Madison was an early social networker while the glamour of Jackie Kennedy abroad is still notable today. The critical role that Pat Nixon played in international relations is also explored, along with more recent first ladies Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Clinton, and Laura Bush.

Show transcripts are available at https://www.quinnipiacpodcasts.com/the-first-ladies

Show music credit: "Winning Elevation" by Hot_Dope.