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 | 926 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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We continue our look at the 1980 Cuban migrant crisis by discussing how it became a political nightmare for Jimmy Carter -- not to mention a young Bill Clinton -- and how it set the template for anti-immigrant rhetoric in the decades since.
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For the twenty-second installment of “50 Weeks That Shaped America” we go to Miami, Florida in the spring and summer of 1980. With the Cuban economy in crisis and many Cubans trying to flee the country, Fidel Castro declared that anyone who wanted to... more
This past week, we talked about the Tulsa Massacre of 1921. For today's "Sunday Context" episode we jump a couple generations ahead to the summer of 1967, when president Johnson convened the “Kerner Commission” to look into the roots of violence and ... more
We continue our conversation about the 1921 race riot in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a depiction of the descruction over two days, and how just as quickly the story of Tulsa got covered up.
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Apple Podcasts1USS Shiloh Veteran
United States17 days 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 States23 days 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 States2 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 States6 months ago Great bite sized snippets of history
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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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