Biographies

Molly Ivins: A Rebel Life

Bill Minutaglio; W. Michael Smith

About the Program

Bill Minutaglio, journalism professor at the University of Texas and W. Michael Smith, researcher for Molly Ivins for eight years, recalls the life of political journalist and columnist Molly Ivins (1944-2007).  The authors cover her Texas adolescence, the development of her thoughts on politics, and her career in journalism, which included the syndication of her column in close to 400 newspapers.  Bill Minutaglio and W. Michael Smith discuss their book at BookPeople Bookstore in Austin, Texas.

About the Authors

Bill Minutaglio

Bill Minutaglio is the author of numerous books, including First Son: George W. Bush and the Bush Family Dynasty.  He is currently a journalism professor at the University of Texas.


Buy the author's book from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Indiebound

W. Michael Smith

W. Michael Smith was a researcher for Molly Ivins for eight years.

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Molly Ivins: A Rebel Life

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  • Monday, January 4th at 5am (ET)
  • Friday, January 1st at 8pm (ET)
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