Gretchen Carlson
The Catalyst
Ideas with a spark, energy, range and the ability to start things.
Gretchen Carlson is a prominent advocate for women's rights and a leader in the movement to change laws affecting survivors of abuse. This interview highlights her energetic approach to sparking change and her ability to rally support for important social issues.
“That really helped me to build my self confidence. It was something that nobody could take away from me. And the same thing with being smart in school. You know, I really excelled academically. And I always tell parents now when they say to me, like, how do I develop a gutsy kid who achieves a lot of goals?”
“And that was a life changing event for me to see what I had done that I was so fearful of transfer to my child. And my son did the same thing a couple weeks later when I was on CNN doing the town hall and I came home and he was waiting for me in the kitchen and he said, mom, is it true what that other woman said on TV with you tonight, th…”
“Because they've never even heard about my story or what I did, or because they only watch Fox. And that's where we are now. And brings us full circle as to why my work now of reaching across the aisle is even more important because it's just not happening. And the idea that we can find common ground is huge.”
“Actually, you know, a long time ago, I was on one of those Finding Your Roots show with Henry Lewis Gates Jr. And one of my relatives came over and then served in the Civil War on the right side of the fence and survived that.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 534 — Gretchen Carlson
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