Ann Richards (Patreon rerun)

Before there was Dubya, there was Ann Richards the sharp-tongued, silver-haired Democrat who went from schoolteacher to Governor of Texas.

Ann Richards battled alcoholism, got sober, transformed the Texas Treasury, and became a national political star after her unforgettable speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. But first, she had to survive one of the wildest gubernatorial races in Texas history, featuring an opponent who seemingly could not stop saying the worst possible thing at the worst possible time.

Nathan tells Katy the story of the woman behind the famous one-liners, her rise through Texas politics, and the legacy she left behind.

You can watch her DNC speech here:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pvrvRT23is

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CzzkUHyDLI

Timestamps:

00:00 Patreon Preview Intro

01:06 Who Was Ann Richards?

07:09 Ann Richards Enters Texas Politics

11:47 Alcoholism, Rehab & Political Comeback

14:10 Texas State Treasurer & “Magic Money”