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Laurie's avatar

Fabulous interview Mary! She's such an amazing woman. I loved hearing about her take on her competition with Chris Everett! And the bird in the background was a riot!

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Mary L. Trump's avatar

Thanks, Laurie. I was completely riveted by that as well. That rivalry helped define my childhood. The birds were great, too.

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Di Louise artmusic2's avatar

All 5 of them! (...making the birds of a feather flock TREMENDOUSLY happy ;)

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Laurie's avatar

Have a very happy New Year Mary! Rest up because 2022 is going to be a hell of a ride! We can win this battle!

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Ronda C.'s avatar

It was wonderful! Too hard to pinpoint a favorite part, though I think I could listen to her talk all day about her experiences in former Czechoslovakia and the parallels to what’s happening here, as well as the BS she endured while playing tennis. I’ve never been able to stomach any of the Real Housewives shows, I may have to give RHOM a shot! Keep up the great podcast interviews, Mary! Love them!

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Mary L. Trump's avatar

The parallels are unnerving but her perspective is fascinating.

I am not a reality show person at all but I think the fact that Martina's wife is on that show is really significant and kind of underscores how this country seems to be pulling in different directions.

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Ronda C.'s avatar

Absolutely.

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Donna Farkas's avatar

Politics and tennis! Great interview

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Tara Dublin's avatar

FANGIRLING x2!

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Mary L. Trump's avatar

Tara! Happy you're here!

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Tara Dublin's avatar

Thank you! I’m happy YOU’RE here! ♥️

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Susan's avatar

I loved it! Thank you!!

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Mary L. Trump's avatar

Thanks, Susan! It was a blast.

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Luanne Nelson's avatar

Thank you for this interview, Mary. I’ve admired Martina’s tennis dominance for a very long time but her political savvy is astounding. Listening to the two of you simultaneously broke my heart but also gave me hope. We are certainly living in frightening times.

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Mary Fabiszewski's avatar

Thanks for another great interview Mary. I’m a big Martina fan for all of the same reasons that you are. Martina’s life story is fascinating & she absolutely makes the most of her power to influence & make change. As Martina said, you too are courageous as you speak truth & put yourself out there. We appreciate you both & together we’re going to save our democracy…we must. Stay safe, keep making waves & standing in truth.

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Pam French's avatar

I enjoyed this interview possibly more than any other I've ever heard. Please continue political discussions on future shows. The information gleaned from individuals in celebratory positions adds so much. Thank you Mary and Martina.

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Ann McDonough's avatar

So great to here from Martina and her views weren't getting bashed! I had to stop listening around the time when she warned about living in Communist Czechoslovakia and the similarities between then and now. Did you ask her about the mental health issues of today's players? She had it tough - being a former immigrant and gay, but that didn't stop her. I also didn't realize that her rankling in the game was fudged at times.

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