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 | 962 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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Our conversation about Woodstock continues with a look at the instant nostalgia for the event, how it captures the mix of culture and politics in the Baby Boomer generation... and how the myth of the event has been re-shaped over the years.
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For the thirty-second installment of "50 Weeks That Shaped America," we go pehaps the most iconic cultural event in US history -- the Woodstock "Aquarian Exposition" concert in Bethel, New York. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the larger context of cu... more
This past week, we did a two-parter on the 2008 financial crisis. In it, we discussed how This American Life's "Giant Pool of Money" episode helped explain the economic collapse to a lot of listerners, our crew included. Today, a bonus conversation b... more
Our conversation about the 2008 financial crisis continues with a look at the decision to bail out the banks, the response by the Obama and McCain campaigns, and how the seeds for our era of economic populism got planted.
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I’ve listened to this show since it first began in 2020. The concept is great and I loved it as one of my favorite regular listens for a long time. But, the show used to be more neutral in its earlier years and has only become more unabashedly partisan as time has gone on. The particularly older Sunday reruns have served as a reminder of this recently. For awhile now, I’ve accepted that the show is not being made for an audience of people with my politics and beliefs. But I kept it in my librar... more
Apple Podcasts3James-Bell
United States16 days ago - Everything is about climate change and racism?
Truths mingled with political slanting.
Apple Podcasts1USS Shiloh VeteranUnited States4 months ago - Favorite!
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.
Apple Podcasts5FashionandFaithUnited States4 months ago - Excellent & Relevant
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!
Apple Podcasts5cjfranckUnited States5 months ago - 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-KennyUnited States9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #140 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Indonesia/History |
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Apple Podcasts | #192 |  New Zealand/History |
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This program offers concise, deeply contextual history focused on pivotal moments in American politics and culture, often revisiting well-known events with fresh analysis from a panel of historians. Episodes mix rigorous background with accessible storytelling, referencing media coverage, public memory, and lasting societal impact. A standout trait is the collaboration among historians who regularly contribute diverse perspectives, keeping discussions lively and nuanced while making complex history approachable for a broad audience. Potential listeners who enjoy crisp narratives, expert context, and connections between the past and present will likely find it engaging, especially those curious about how historical moments shape contemporary... more
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1. Alex Blumberg
2. David Remnick
3. John Dickerson
4. Mike Duncan
5. Dominic Sandbrook
6. Tom Holland
7. AJ Jacobs
8. Jon Meacham
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