This Day (An America 250 History Show)
Jody Avirgan & RadiotopiaTo 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 | 897 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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For our "Sunday Context" episode, we look at another industrial disaster from the 1910s -- the time a river of molasses wiped out much of Boston's North End. While not as tragic as the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, and somewhat ridiculous at its heart, t... more
Our conversation about the Triangle Shirtwaist fire continues with how reformers responded to the tragedy, and how those who witnessed the fire personally made it their life's mission to change labor laws in America.
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For the twelfth episode of “50 Weeks That Shaped America” we go to 1911 and the massive fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. The fire started on the 8th floor, spread to the 9th and 10th, and would lead to deaths o... more
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For our "Sunday Context" episode, we go back to an episode from week two (!) of this podcast to look at the controversy over Obama's "cling to ... more
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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.
Apple Podcasts5Jesse Dutton-Kenny
United States3 months ago Great bite sized snippets of history
Podcast Addict55 months agorickined- Sure
PLLEEEEAAASE TAKE OUT THESE OTHER SUGGESTED PODS they’re sooooo irrelevant to this pod. 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
Apple Podcasts3iioooiutcgUnited States5 months ago - Garbage
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Apple Podcasts1USS Shiloh VeteranUnited States6 months ago - Sure
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
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Apple Podcasts | #120 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #160 |  India/History |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Hong Kong/History |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  Poland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #197 |  Israel/History |
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Focused on pivotal moments in American history, the episodes offer detailed explorations into both well-known and obscure events that shaped the U.S. political landscape and culture. The engaging format combines humor and thoughtful analysis, aiming to provide listeners with insights into how these historical moments continue to influence contemporary society. Noteworthy are the Sunday episodes, which not only revisit past events but also connect them to current news, enriching the listener's understanding of the ongoing impact of history in today's context. With a team of knowledgeable hosts, the discussions weave historical narratives with engaging storytelling, making complex topics accessible and interesting to a broad audience.
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This Day launched 6 years ago and published 897 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Kristen Soltis Anderson
2. Jamelle Bouie
3. Ronald Young Jr
4. David Frum
5. Oscar Winberg
6. Dr. Marion Orr
7. Dan Pashman
8. Mike Troy
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