Harold Holzer
Historian and author who served as a campaign press secretary for Bella Abzug and provides historical context and firsthand recollections in the episode.
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Apr 4, 2022 • 42min
26.C.) Teddy Roosevelt, the press, and the bully pulpit; an interview with Harold Holzer
In this enlightening discussion, Harold Holzer, Director of the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute and author of The President vs. the Press, delves into Theodore Roosevelt's groundbreaking relationship with the media. Roosevelt revolutionized presidential PR, skillfully using the press to mold his image and promote progressive policies. Holzer highlights how Roosevelt's tactics, from engaging with muckrakers to hosting unique press conferences, reshaped the dynamics of political communication, paving the way for future presidents and their media strategies.
Dec 17, 2025 • 29min
Bella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed America - Part 1
In this insightful discussion, Bella Abzug, a trailblazing lawyer and politician, shares her journey from the Bronx to the halls of Congress. Joined by historian Harold Holzer, journalist Gloria Steinem, and activist Ronnie Eldridge, they reflect on Bella's fearless activism in civil rights and anti-war movements. The guests delve into the sexism she faced in law and politics, her founding of Women's Strike for Peace, and the bold decision to run for Congress at 50, ultimately reshaping the narrative for women in leadership.
