From a child actress on Little House on the Prairie to reporter on Fox News, Melissa Francis has come a long way. Now armed with an education in economics, Melissa has opened up in her new book Lessons from the Prairie.

Melissa talks about transitioning from a beloved child actress to a serious news anchor, the lessons she was taught by her director on the set of Little House on the Prairie, and the dangers we're creating in our society today because of our attitudes to handouts.

Key Takeaways:

[5:20] Melissa's career arc from child actress to newswoman

[8:31] How Michael Landon taught Melissa the importance of personal integrity in your job

[12:26] You have to remember, in life, there are no small parts, only small actors

[16:40] Why our handout culture is dangerous for America

[21:18] The stories of Little House on the Prairie still hold true today

Website:

www.MelissaFrancisOfficial.com