Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast

The Whistle Stop: Shannon McKenna Schmidt on You Can't Catch Us

April 14, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Sitting down with me this week is author Shannon McKenna Schmidt to discuss her book You Can't Catch Us: Lady Bird Johnson's Trailblazing 1964 Campaign Train and the Women Who Rode with Her. Our conversation covers the preparation and significance of Johnson's tour, Lady Bird's unique style compared to her husband LBJ, her role as a trailblazer for women, and the security challenges faced during the tour. Tune in to learn about this and so much more - and then snag a copy of the book for...

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