American FLOTUS Podcast — Presidentess: Julia Gardiner Tyler

Tentative Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Christopher Leahy and Sharon Leahy of History in Two Voices will join host Alan Lowe for a special in-person recording of the American FLOTUS podcast

The conversation will explore their new biography, Presidentess: The Life of First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler, and the remarkable life of one of the nineteenth century’s most fascinating First Ladies. From Julia’s emergence as a young New York socialite and her secret marriage to President John Tyler to her embrace of political influence, publicity, and the evolving role of the First Lady, the discussion will examine a woman who understood the power of public image long before the modern media age.

Recording details and information about the release of the episode will be added as they become available.