January 3 – February 12, 2012

Two-time Tony and Oscar nominee Kathleen Turner sizzles as Molly Ivins, the brassy Texan reporter whose liberal journalism skyrocketed her to the national stage. From writing Elvis Presley’s New York Times obituary to becoming the most widely-read self-proclaimed “pain in the ass to whatever powers come to be,” Ivins, often described as a modern-day Mark Twain, made rabid fans and enemies alike with her sharp-tongued humor and unabashed political criticism. This acclaimed show captures the redheaded reporter’s indomitable character by weaving personal anecdotes with her colorful take on national politics.

Fresh Air: Remembering Columnist Molly Ivins – Live interviews with Ms. Molly Ivins herself, originally aired on Oct. 3, 1991 and Oct. 7, 2003.

Elvis Presley Dies; Rock Singer Was 42 -  One of the most remembered pieces of Molly Ivins was her 1977 Elvis Presley obituary published in New York Times.