Podcast appearances and mentions of anita mcbride

In this special episode of Consider the Constitution, Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey explores the evolving role of America's First Ladies with Anita McBride, former Assistant to President George W. Bush and Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, and co-author of "Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women." Though the Constitution never defines this role, First Ladies, from Martha Washington to today, have wielded significant influence in shaping policy, diplomacy, and national identity. McBride shares fascinating insights about how these women served as essential partners to presidents while carving out their own legacies - from Dolley Madison saving White House treasures during war to Lady Bird Johnson advocating for civil rights in the hostile South. Drawing from her extensive research for her book, McBride reveals how these remarkable women used their "automatic powerful platform" to advance the nation, even when they themselves lacked constitutional rights.

Doro and Tricia welcome Anita McBride, Director of the First Ladies Initiative at American University, to discuss her book 'Remember the First Ladies,' which underscores the importance of recognizing the contributions of First Ladies throughout history. Anita, who has served as chief of staff to First Lady Laura Bush, shares her personal experiences in the White House, and how that, combined with ample research, helped her write her book. Their conversation explores the significant and varied legacies of these remarkable women, as well as the challenges faced by modern First Ladies during presidential terms and post-presidency. Through these intriguing stories, Anita McBride offers listeners an intimate view of this aspect of women's history.

Constitutional Chats Podcast Episode 247 For being such a public figure, the role of the First Lady of the United States is not well-defined.  Some have taken very public roles and played a part in crafting and changing policy and others prefer to be a bit more low-profile.  Since the role is not defined by any law or statute, it is up to each First Lady to determine the visibility and role they will play in a presidential administration.  To guide our student panel through these ever-changing roles, we have a veteran of 4 White House administrations across 3 decades, three-time author and an internationally recognized expert on the legacies of American first ladies and operations of the White House: Anita McBride.

As Washington, D.C., gears up for a busy inaugural weekend, I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Anita McBride of American University. Throughout her remarkable career, Anita has served three U.S. Presidents in key personnel and management roles, including as Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush.In our discussion, she shares her journey from campaign work to senior leadership, reflecting on the evolving role of the First Lady. Anita has co-authored a collegiate text and written the novel Remember the First Ladies, inspired by Dolley Madison's iconic words. As a highly sought-after thought leader in this fascinating area of history, her insights are both engaging and enlightening.Join me for a conversation with someone whose career I deeply admire, on a subject that is uniquely and quintessentially American. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefridayreporter.substack.com

CPF Director Bob Shrum and Marylouise Oates, former activist and LA Times journalist, join former First Lady staffers Anita McBride, Noelia Rodriguez, and Tina Tchen for a discussion on the influence of presidential First Ladies on politics, policy, and American society.   Featuring:  Anita McBride: Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush Noelia Rodriguez: Former Press Secretary and Director of Communications for First Lady Laura Bush; Former CPF Fellow Tina Tchen: Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Impact Officer for the Obama Foundation; Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama Marylouise Oates: Former Activist and LA Times Journalist who covered First Ladies Bob Shrum: Director, Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife

Colm Flynn reports, he speaks to Anita McBride, who was Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush.

To kick off Season 3 of The Conservative Woman's Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Anita McBride, co-author of the book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women, and the first of its kind textbook, U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies, for an episode on The Conservative Woman's Guide to […]

Communications expert Tucker Eskew has been a participant in some of the most seminal moments in American political history over the course of the past 30+ years...a protege of the famed Republican strategist Lee Atwater, senior aide to the Bush 2000 win over John McCain in the fractious South Carolina primary, working in the White House the morning of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a stint representing the Bush Administration at 10 Downing Street in London, one of Sarah Palin's lead handlers during her whirlwhind 2008 VP experience...among many other momentous experiences during his decades in and around politics. In this conversation, Tucker talks his path to politics and his time as both observer and player in some of the most important moments in recent American history.IN THIS EPISODETucker's roots as the son of a journalist growing up in the Southeast...The DC internship that set him on a path toward working in politics...A couple of his favorite Strom Thurmond stories...Tucker, in his mid 20s, becomes Press Secretary for South Carolina Governor Caroll Campbell...Tucker remembers lessons learned from his mentor - the famed GOP operative, Lee Atwater...Tucker's role on the ground during the bruising, fractious 2000 South Carolina primary between Bush and McCain...Tucker talks the strategic acumen of Karl Rove...Tucker's role as a Bush spokesman in West Palm Beach during the 2000 post-election chaos...Tucker recounts his amazing story of working in the White House on the morning of the 9/11 terrorist attacks...Tucker works out of 10 Downing Street for months, partnering with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the aftermath of 9/11...Tucker's stint as one of the senior handlers for Sarah Palin during her tumultuous 2008 VP experience...Why John McCain had a sense of relief after losing the 2008 presidential race...Lessons learned from 19 years as a partner at the corporate comms firm Vianovo...AND Whit Ayres, the BBC, Doug Bailey, James Baker, Dan Bartlett, John Buckley, Blaine Bull, Alistair Campbell, Chad Man, Lon Chaney, Dick Cheney, Bill Clinton, the Coalition Information Center, Candy Crowley, Matthew Dowd, emergency bunkers, Ray Eskew, flashbulb moments, fog of war, Gerald Ford, Michael Gerson, the Greenville News-Piedmont, Albert Hawkins, Karen Hughes, Jesse Jackson, Greg Jenkins, Lafayette Square, Jim Lake, Joe Lieberman, Larry Lindsey, low bono, Mary Matalin, Bob McAllister, Anita McBride, Tim McBride, mimeographs, next man up, the News Literacy Project, Richard Nixon, Bob Novak, pocket doors, the Presidential Campaign Hotline, the Reagan/Bush 1984 war room, red light moments, Condaleeza Rice, the Roosevelt Room, Mark Sanford, South Lawn moments, sucker optimists, James Taylor, UPI, The University of the South, ugly babies, George Wallace, Jim Wilkinson & more!

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Anita McBride, co-author of Remember the First Ladies, joins the Happy Women, Jen Horn and Katie Gorka and they discuss the impact and evolution of the role of First Ladies in American history. She shares her own experiences working in the White House and highlights the contributions of various First Ladies throughout history. McBride also addresses the unfair treatment of certain First Ladies, such as Melania Trump, and discusses the potential role of a First Gentleman in the future.Support the show: https://www.sebgorka.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anita McBride, co-author of Remember the First Ladies, joins the Happy Women, Jen Horn and Katie Gorka and they discuss the impact and evolution of the role of First Ladies in American history. She shares her own experiences working in the White House and highlights the contributions of various First Ladies throughout history. McBride also addresses the unfair treatment of certain First Ladies, such as Melania Trump, and discusses the potential role of a First Gentleman in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff to Mrs. Laura Bush during her time as first lady, and Gail Hodges Burt, who served as social secretary for President and Mrs. Reagan, recently visited Dallas for an Engage at the Bush Center event presented by Nexpoint.They joined host Andrew Kaufmann beforehand to discuss the responsibilities of their roles, their memories working in the Reagan and Bush administrations, and the significance and importance of White House events.Hear more from Anita and Gail on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Related content: A Conversation with White House Social SecretariesRemember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women

In this week's “A Reagan Forum” we present three co-authors – Anita McBride, Diana Carlin, and Nancy Kegan Smith – who joined us at the Reagan Library on May 8, 2024, to discuss their new book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women. The discussion surrounded their groundbreaking book, showcasing the evolutionary role of the First Lady and its historical importance in the American presidency. They shine a light on the influential women who broke barriers and made a mark on our country and, at times, our world, during their tenures in the White House. Anita McBride's White House service spans two decades and three presidential administrations. She served as director of White House Personnel under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush and as director of the U.S. Speaker's Bureau at the United States Information Agency. She then served as assistant to President George W. Bush and chief of staff to First Lady Laura Bush. Diana Carlin co-founded the First Ladies Association for Research and Education. Nancy Kegan Smith is the retired Director of the Presidential Materials Division at the National Archives and Records Administration. She is vice president of the First Ladies Association for Research and Education. During their visit, the three co-authors sat down with the Reagan Foundation and Institute President and CEO Dave Trulio to discuss their book.

As part the Engage at the Bush Center series presented by Nexpoint, a panel of former White House Social Secretaries shared insights and behind-the-scenes stories about entertaining at the White House. Moderated by Anita McBride, the panel featured Jeremy Bernard, former White House Social Secretary to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama; Gahl Hodges Burt, former White House Social Secretary to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan; and Amy Zantzinger, former White House Social Secretary to President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. Related: A Conversation with White House Social Secretaries

Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley recorded for the first time from one of our new favorite lunch spots Claudio's Table.  Our special guest is my friend and colleague Anita McBride.  Anita is the Executive in Residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies in the school of Public Affairs at American University.  She is also one of the longest tenured women that has served in the White House, having served three Presidents in personnel and management capacities, as well as serving First Lady Laura Bush as her chief of staff.  She is a frequent speaker, print source, contributor and commentator, and she is the co-author of the nation's first textbook on the transformational legacies of the wives of America's Presidents called U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies.Join us as we learn truly fascinating details about many of America's First Ladies, discuss Anita's Italian heritage (we even hear her speak Italian!), hear fun anecdotes about her consulting work for the HBO show Veep, and her take on the current state of kids, colleges, and education. Join us for lunch at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts, and in the meantime Peace, Love and Lunch!!

Since the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser. Their role has come to be known as first lady but the accomplishments of many have gone unrecognized - until now. Anita McBride was an assistant to President George W. Bush and Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, and is the current director of American University's First Ladies Initiative. She is also a founding member of the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE) alongside Diana Carlin and Nancy Kegan Smith. These three have co-authored a new college textbook called “U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies.” The textbook is the first of its kind, and includes a foreword by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. There will also be a trade book released called "Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women." Association president and host Stewart McLaurin sat down with Anita at the Dolley Madison House in Washington, DC for an insightful interview that reveals a fascinating history of how first ladies have influenced American society, public policy, diplomacy, and life in the White House.

The Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit began on Monday, featuring an impressive host of speakers including President George W. Bush. We were fortunate speak to two Global Summit keynote speakers on our program. First up was Anita McBride, Executive-in-Residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University, talking about The History and Role of First Ladies. Then we turned to Dr. Camille Busette, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, who discussed her work on the power of policy reform to address racial justice specifically here in Erie.

Anita McBride, quien fue asistente del presidente George W. Bush, habló en La W sobre su cercanía con el primer secretario de Estado afroamericano de Estados Unidos.

“There's a live before and and a life after 9/11”

Anita McBride served three in presidential administrations: Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and and George W. Bush -- and through each of them, she carried her Italian heritage close to her heart.  She shares the stories of her family, including when her father's immigrant journey came full circle visiting his daughter in the White House.RelatedImmigration at the George W. Bush InstituteGigi at the White House

Anita McBride, Laura Bush’s chief of staff, shares insights on the evolution of the first lady’s role throughout history, challenges they face transitioning to the White House and how the role could change after this year’s election. McBride also explores the unique challenges first ladies have faced, the timeless pressures associated with the role and her personal experience working with first lady Laura Bush.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Patricia Nixon entering the White House as First Lady. Through hard work and a personal touch, she had a remarkable influence on not only the White House, including its collection and preservation, but also on the role of First Lady. White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin talks to Anita McBride, Former Chief of Staff to Laura Bush, Bob Bostock, Special Assistant to Former President Nixon, and Melanie Eisenhower, Granddaughter of Richard and Pat Nixon and Great-Granddaughter of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, about the life and legacy of First Lady Pat Nixon.

As we celebrate our nation’s independence and remember those who have worked tirelessly to serve and protect the freedom that comes with democracy, one often overlooked role is that of First Lady. This unpaid, unsanctioned role is defined largely by the person who holds the title. It conveys significant power and often sets a complementary […] The post Impact, Power, & Influence of First Ladies….with Anita McBride, former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush and expert on America’s First Ladies (Episode #22) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

From Martha Washington to Melania Trump, each first lady has changed, and is changing, the role for the first ladies that follow them. We chatted with Anita McBride, executive-in-residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies in the School of Public Affairs at American University and Mrs. Bush’s former chief of staff, about navigating the role without a rulebook. Join us as we celebrate their leadership, their journeys, and the evolution of the role of first ladies.

WHCInsider co-founder Tammy Haddad spoke with Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Hager Bush about their new book "Sisters First" at a release party hosted by Connie Milstein, Dr. Mark Dybul and Anita McBride at The Jefferson Hotel. While they admitted they know, the twins remained mum about the joke their father, President George W. Bush whispered to President Barack Obama at the Hurricane relief event held in Houston, TX earlier this month. Sounds like they also put family first! #SistersFirst

Americans are familiar with the ceremonies of Inauguration Day, when a new President takes the oath of office at the Capitol. But what happens behind closed doors at the White House when you have just a few frantic hours to prepare for a new First Family? From the private residence and West Wing to the public State Rooms, what changes and what stays the same when a new President enters 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? In our inaugural podcast, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin talks to Anita McBride, a veteran of three presidential administrations, about the historic traditions and the organized chaos behind this most iconic of Moving Days.

January 20th is Inauguration Day. It’s also moving day at the White House. Jimmy talks with Anita McBride, who was part of three presidential transitions, and with presidential historian Jeffrey Engel about when transitions don't go so smoothly.

Anita McBride served under Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, as well as First Lady Laura Bush. McBride shares her very personal experience with Volta Insider of being at the White House on 9/11 as special assistant for White House Management, and her quick thinking solution to find a safe workspace for almost 75 staffers evacuated from the White House compound. McBride is currently the Executive-in-Residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies in the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, DC. She directs programming and national conferences on the legacies of America’s first ladies and their historical influence on politics, policy and global diplomacy. Follow on Twitter: @AUFirstLadies @VoltaInsider

Anita McBride and Arun Chaudhary are our guests this week. Show produced by Katherine Caperton Original Air Date: February 25, 2012 on SiriusXM Satellite Radio "POTUS" Channel 124 Listen to the show by clicking on the bar above. Show also available for download on Apple iTunes by clicking here.    Anita McBride served . . . → Read More: Episode 46, with guests Anita McBride, former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, and Arun Chaudhary, White House videographer for President Obama