
“This Day” takes you beyond the head-spinning headlines of today and into the unexpected historical moments that have shaped American politics. Hosted by Jody Avirgan (538), and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt), and Kellie Carter Jackson (Wellesley), each episode explores a moment from that day in U.S. political history to uncover its lasting impact. On Sunday episodes, Jody, Niki and Kellie ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 836 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

This Sunday, we are convening a teach-in in Washington DC with our friend Nate DiMeo of The Memory Palace. Here is Nate's latest episode, where he discusses the path to this event and the need to defend the work of history and museums.
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It's October 22nd. This day in 1999, in Annapolis, MD, the last of the so-called "Liberty Trees" was cut down.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the original liberty trees that served as gathering spots for political ideas to be shared -- and political... more
It's October 21st. This day in 1982, residents of Warren County, NC are fighting back against plans to dump tons of PCB-laden dirt in their local landfill.
Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how Warren County came to be a target of this environmental di... more
It's 1903. This day, Teddy Roosevelt is visiting Ellis Island amid a fierce conversation about American immigration policy.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Andrew Porwancher of Arizona State to discuss how Roosevelt's views on immigration were ... more
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It’s a good pod I just can’t figure out why I just skipped 4.5 minutes skipping ads in the beginning that’s like 25% of the podcast. Other short form are not this bad. If it’s just cash please say it up front so I know when to skip to we get it our attention is money
Recently there have been 2 bonus episodes that I keep deleting but comes back every week and auto download. Because there is no date on them it treats them as a new episode. One is about Oprah that I don’t care to listen to so have marked as played at least 3 times this month. The other is a “guru” that I also don’t want to listen to so have done the same. I assume it is an Apple Podcast issue that has not been fixed.
i have loved this show for years, especially for the interesting perspectives offered by the hosts and guests. bitesize episodes of factual history, what’s not to love?
Outstanding episode and vital history being reported here.
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This podcast explores significant moments in U.S. political history, effectively linking past events to contemporary issues. Each episode centers around a specific date, diving into remarkable occurrences that have shaped American society, all delivered with a blend of humor and insightful analysis. The hosts—who include experienced historians and a prominent media voice—also provide context for current events by reflecting on how historical narratives repeat or evolve over time.
Listeners can expect a mix of serious historical inquiry along with lighthearted commentary, making complex topics both engaging and relatable. The podcast stands out for its commitment to shedding light on lesser-known historical events, thereby enriching the audi... more
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