Emily Lordi
Writer, professor, and author of the forthcoming book Holding Lightning: The Life, Loves, and Art of Whitney Houston; provides scholarly analysis and firsthand research-based insights on Whitney Houston's life and music.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 2h 23min
WHITNEY HOUSTON: PART 1 (with Emily Lordi)
Emily Lordi, writer and professor whose book Holding Lightning examines Whitney Houston, returns to discuss Whitney’s New Jersey roots and musical family. They cover the strategy behind her 1985 debut and string of hits. Conversation traces the 1987 follow-up, chart milestones, and her pivot toward R&B with I’m Your Baby Tonight.
