She joins us from Austin, Texas and a lot has changed in 4 and a half years!
In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about (Starting at the 4:25 mark):
Her decision to leave TV
How she ended up becoming a writer
What's it like living in Texas in 2025
Clearing up some Common Misconceptions About the Lone Star State
What inspires her to stay a journalist
How she ended up writing about her sister's miscarriage
How she is processing grief after the death of her father
Dealing with anger and Writing "F--- You" Letters
You can see Leslie's work on The Barbed Wire at: https://thebarbedwire.com/author/leslie/
You can find the feature on her sister at: https://thebarbedwire.com/2024/10/09/she-voted-for-trump-then-she-had-two-terrifying-miscarriages-in-texas/
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