This Day
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 | 888 | 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 speech by Abraham Lincoln, one he gave in 1860 at the Cooper Union in New York City. Before the speech, he was relatively unknown and not considered a viable candidate for president in that fall’s ... more
We continue our conversation about Lincoln's second inaugural address with a close reading of how it was written and addressed.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by special guest Jamelle Bouie to break it down, line by line. Be sure to check out his... more
This week on "50 Weeks That Shaped America," we're headed to March 1865 to talk ab out Abraham Lincoln for the first time in our series. There are two speeches inscribed in the Lincoln Memorial - Gettysburg, of course, but also his second inaugural a... more
This past week, we took part in On Air Fest in Brooklyn, soft-launching a series of bonus conversations about America 250 and the work of history in 2026. We talked about which events we're actually excited to attend, how we'd craft the perfect histo... more
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- Essential listening for me
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 Addict54 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 States4 months ago - Garbage
Clearly communists
Apple Podcasts1USS Shiloh VeteranUnited States5 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 | #143 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #171 |  New Zealand/History |
Apple Podcasts | #175 |  Singapore/History |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Hong Kong/History |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  Indonesia/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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1. Jamelle Bouie
2. Ronald Young Jr
3. David Frum
4. Oscar Winberg
5. Dr. Marion Orr
6. Dan Pashman
7. Mike Troy
8. Jody Avirgan
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