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In 1932, New York City, top reporter Lorena "Hick" Hickok starts each day with a front page byline - and finishes it swigging bourbon and planning her next big scoop. But an assignment to cover FDR's campaign - and write a feature on his wife, Eleanor - turns Hick's hard-won independent life on its ear. Soon, her work, and the secret entanglement with the new first lady, will take her from New York and Washington to Scotts Run, West Virginia, where impoverished coal miners' families wait in fear that the New Deal's promised hope will pass them by.

Goldenista Social Club podcast is a heart-warming and engaging interview show, featuring people in their 70s, 80s, 90s, and 100s. Hosted by elder rights advocate Kelly O'Connor, the show's guest share about their life, their love stories, lessons they've learned and talk about their longevity and legacy. Be prepared to laugh, cry, learn and be inspired by the resilience of the human spirit.