Usha Vance: Navigating Differences & Boosting Literacy

0:00On March 30, second lady Usha Vance just shared how she navigates differences with her husband, Vice President JD Vance. A former registered Democrat until 2014, the year they married, she offers personal advice on what matters most to him. At 40 years old, she's clear that their talks they reel in open even when they don't align perfectly. She stresses she's no staffer, just as supportive wife pushing for his success from a place of love. No pressure to match views exactly, but those chats always prove productive. It's all about understanding his world to back him up right. Their dynamic stands out as the first second couple in decades with young kids. She's mom to three, expecting a fourth this summer. Usha feels at ease with her past politics, no litmus test demanded, letting her be herself today as she was back then. Now she's launching a new podcast called Storytime with the Second Lady, featuring guests like NASCAR Star, Denika Patrick. In 15-minute episodes, they'll read kid stories and chat themes to boost

1:02childhood literacy, with she calls, worrisome amid dropping rates. This builds on her past push, like last year summer reading challenge, urging kids to tackle 12 books over break for prizes. With her platform, she's zeroing in here to make a real difference for the next generation.