
To mark our 250th birthday, “This Day” presents "50 Weeks That Shaped America," a series of deep dives into the stories that brought us to this moment.
"This Day" takes you beyond the head-spinning headlines of today and into the unexpected historical moments that have shaped American politics and culture. Hosted by Jody Avirgan (538), and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt), and Kellie Carter ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 944 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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As we take a mid-summer-post-4th-of-July break, we are bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives about the Revolutionary era. We'll be back with new "50 Weeks That Shaped America" episodes soon!
It’s October 4th. In 1776, Benjamin... more
As we take a mid-summer-post-4th-of-July break, we are bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives about the Revolutionary era. We'll be back with new "50 Weeks That Shaped America" episodes soon!
It's April 1775. This day in 1775, ... more
As we take a mid-summer-post-4th-of-July break, we are bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives about the Revolutionary era. We'll be back with new "50 Weeks That Shaped America" episodes soon!
It's October 22nd. This day in 1999... more
As we take a mid-summer-post-4th-of-July break, we are bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives about the Revolutionary era. We'll be back with new "50 Weeks That Shaped America" episodes soon!
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Truths mingled with political slanting.
One of my absolute favorite podcasts. I never miss an episode. One thing I’ve noticed lately is that it seems like Kellie is talked over quite a bit. She is cut off or her point isn’t fully taken in…it could be editing, but it isn’t a good look.
That said, I’m not going anywhere. Just an observation. Still a 5-star pod.
I’ve been a day one listener and enjoy the three hosts, their insights, and chemistry. Only two comments that would improve the listener experience: 1) Eliminate the message breaks that occur barely a minute into each episode; and 2) Discontinue recommendation episodes in the podcast feed. Cheers!
Love these short snippets of history and the “Sunday Context” series. The hosts have great chemistry and communicate nuance in a short span of time so well.
Great bite sized snippets of history
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This show delivers compact, richly detailed history episodes that illuminate pivotal moments in American politics and culture. Across installments, hosts blend narrative with scholarly context, connecting classic events to their lasting influence on policy, memory, and public discourse. The format often pairs historians with a dynamic host, producing sharp, accessible storytelling suitable for listeners who enjoy historical nuance, contextual analysis, and timely commentary on current events. A notable strength is the trio's interplay—combining a journalist-leaning moderator with two prominent historians—to produce engaging, thought-provoking conversations that span civil rights, foreign policy, and major national narratives. The show also ... more
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