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This Day (An America 250 History Show)

Jody Avirgan & Radiotopia
Civil War
Slavery
United States
World War II
Prohibition
Bicentennial
Starbucks
World War I
Donald Trump
George Washington
Sesame Street
Trump Administration
Revolutionary War
Vietnam War
American Revolution
Richard Nixon
New York City
Cold War
Andrew Jackson
Philadelphia

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

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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!

It’s December 19th. This day in 173... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Meacham
Writer, historian, presidential biographer
Pulitzer Prize-winning author; author of American Struggle
Episode: The Books That Shaped America w/ Jon Meacham (Part 1)
Hanif Abdurraqib
Poet, essayist, author
Random House / author
Episode: A Nation Of Readers: Poetry, Essay, Hanif and Javier
Javier Zamora
Poet, memoirist
Solito (memoir)
Episode: A Nation Of Readers: Poetry, Essay, Hanif and Javier
Kathleen DuVal
Author of Native Nations
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Episode: A Nation Of Readers: The Gaps In History
Tiya Miles
Author of All That She Carried
Harvard/Book author
Episode: A Nation Of Readers: The Gaps In History
Isabel Wilkerson
Author of Cast, The Origins of Our Discontents, The Warmth of Other Suns; wrote original essay for this project
Random House
Episode: A Nation Of Readers: Isabel Wilkerson + Tara Westover
Tara Westover
Author of Educated; subject of the second half of the episode
Educated (memoir)
Episode: A Nation Of Readers: Isabel Wilkerson + Tara Westover
Jelani Cobb
Staff writer at The New Yorker, Professor at Columbia Journalism School
The New Yorker / Columbia Journalism School
Episode: Reckoning With Racial Violence (Some Sunay Context)
Oskar Wienberg
Author of Archie Bunker for President, How One Television Show Remade American Politics
University of Turku (Finland)
Episode: Archie Bunker Gives Voice To The Silent Majortiy [Some Sunday Context]

Hosts

Jody Avirgan
Host and guide for discussions, often anchoring episodes with narrative framing
Nicole Hemmer
Co-host, historian, provides analysis and context on political memory and policy history
Kellie Carter Jackson
Co-host, historian, provides analysis and context on civil rights and American history

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Everything is about climate change and racism?

    Truths mingled with political slanting.

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    1
    USS Shiloh Veteran
    United States2 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 Podcasts
    5
    FashionandFaith
    United States2 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 Podcasts
    5
    cjfranck
    United States3 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 Podcasts
    5
    Jesse Dutton-Kenny
    United States7 months ago
  • Great bite sized snippets of history

    Podcast Addict
    5
    rickined
    8 months ago

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Some listeners note Kellie Carter Jackson is frequently interrupted or undercut in discussions.
Listeners praise concise, engaging history with nuanced analysis and strong host chemistry.
Audience occasionally critiques length of ad breaks and some promo segments but overall remains engaged.

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#206
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

After Watergate: The Backslide (Part 2)
Q: Is there that sense of rejoicing by liberals when Nixon died or did mourning dominate?
The panel notes a range of reactions to Nixon's death, with some relief and other reflections on his long afterlife in public memory.
After Watergate: The Backslide (Part 2)
Q: I have a question for you, Niki.
Discusses parallels in accountability, punishment, and historical memory, including comparisons to Jefferson Davis and the racialized aspects of accountability, and how these debates echo in the modern era.
A Nation Of Readers: Nate DiMeo's Memory Palace
Q: What is the tension between storytelling and historical accuracy in your work?
DiMeo discusses leaving
A Nation Of Readers: Nate DiMeo's Memory Palace
Q: Where do you find inspiration for Memory Palace stories?
DiMeo explains inspiration comes from anywhere, often from throwaway lines in larger texts that spark a deeper dive into context and truth.
A Nation Of Readers: Isabel Wilkerson + Tara Westover
Q: How did your upbringing shape your view of books and learning?
Both guests describe reading as a pathway to new worlds—one shaped by isolation and religious fundamentalism, the other by formal education and exposure to different histories—which ultimately broadened their perspectives and fueled their work.

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What is This Day about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Jon Meacham
2. Hanif Abdurraqib
3. Javier Zamora
4. Kathleen DuVal
5. Tiya Miles
6. Isabel Wilkerson
7. Tara Westover
8. Jelani Cobb

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