# Ceremony, policy, party: How the role of first ladies is evolving

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Podcast: [Rhode Island Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rhode-island-report-3874357)
Published: 2026-03-26T09:00:00+00:00
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The Melania Trump movie is putting first ladies back in the spotlight. How has their role evolved over the years? Salve Regina University Political Science Professor Mary Anderson joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to offer some perspective. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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