Harlots of History

Franklin and Eleanor: You Can't Hire Emotional Mercenaries


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Because it's November, we thought it only appropriate to spill the tea on some of our favorite Presidential Harlots: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Emily tells Karamia about Eleanor, who had boots on the ground in depression-era America, an ax to grind with her inner demons, and a secret love that posthumously propelled her front and center to the Gay Rights Movement.  Karamia tells Emily about Franklin, who turned a divided country back on its feet by day and by night made stiff drinks and bedroom eyes at every Lucy, Martha, or Missy that passed his way. Grab a hotdog and make yourself a cocktail (try not to pour it into your houseplant) and get ready for the kind of political scandal we actually enjoy.  Music by Lloyd Rogers. Like and Subscribe for more of our favorite Harlots!
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