This Day
Jody Avirgan & Radiotopia“This Day” takes you beyond the head-spinning headlines of today and into the unexpected historical moments that have shaped American politics. Hosted by Jody Avirgan (538), and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt), and Kellie Carter Jackson (Wellesley), each episode explores a moment from that day in U.S. political history to uncover its lasting impact. On Sunday episodes, Jody, Niki and Kellie ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 829 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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On Sundays, we try to bring you new conversations and episodes from the archives that provide a little context for the news of 2025. Today: a look back at the very first government shutdown, and how shutdowns have wrapped up budget fights and larger ... more
It's October 2nd. This day in 1989, Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire," which name-checks a ton of events that took place from the 50s through the 80s, is rocketing up the charts.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why Joel felt compelled to write ... more
It's September 30th. This day in 1919, a bloody racial conflict is breaking out in the Arkansas Delta.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how a push to organize sharecroppers, combined with rumors and a frenzied media led to possibly hundreds of Black r... more
This week, we're bringing you two episodes that highlight periods in American history where political speech was being policied, repressed, and persecuted -- much like it is today.
Today: A look back at the way speech was policed in the wake of the ... more
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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 Podcasts4iioooiutcg
United States2 months ago - I love the show and would give 5 stars, but these “Bonus” episodes keep auto downloading
Recently there have been 2 bonus episodes that I keep deleting but comes back every week and auto download. Because there is no date on them it treats them as a new episode. One is about Oprah that I don’t care to listen to so have marked as played at least 3 times this month. The other is a “guru” that I also don’t want to listen to so have done the same. I assume it is an Apple Podcast issue that has not been fixed.
Apple Podcasts2CynthiaP007United States4 months ago - one of the best podcasts. period.
i have loved this show for years, especially for the interesting perspectives offered by the hosts and guests. bitesize episodes of factual history, what’s not to love?
Apple Podcasts5ZMarieWUnited States6 months ago - Freeman episode!
Outstanding episode and vital history being reported here.
Apple Podcasts5MarcAlexander7United States6 months ago - Perspective Amid the Chaos
I love how this show gets deep in the weeds of the esoteric, but also manages to zoom out & show where it fits in the broader context of things. & how I never know if “This Day” will lean into the serious or the ludicrous, or both. During these scary, uncertain, & absurd times it’s comforting to realize how scary, uncertain, & absurd America has always been.
Apple Podcasts5TipsyOpheliaUnited States7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #152 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  New Zealand/History |
Apple Podcasts | #139 |  Indonesia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #160 |  Finland/History |
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This podcast explores significant moments in U.S. political history, effectively linking past events to contemporary issues. Each episode centers around a specific date, diving into remarkable occurrences that have shaped American society, all delivered with a blend of humor and insightful analysis. The hosts—who include experienced historians and a prominent media voice—also provide context for current events by reflecting on how historical narratives repeat or evolve over time.
Listeners can expect a mix of serious historical inquiry along with lighthearted commentary, making complex topics both engaging and relatable. The podcast stands out for its commitment to shedding light on lesser-known historical events, thereby enriching the audi... more
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2. Harry Enten
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4. Garrett Graff
5. Emily Spivack
6. Ganesh Sitaraman
7. Yehuda Kurtzer
8. Jeremy Markovich
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