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 | 951 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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This past week we did a two-parter on the desegregation of the military. For today's "Sunday Context" episode, we revisit an episode we dd about the time First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt took an airplane ride in a small plane piloted by Charles “Chief” A... more
Our conversation about military integration continues with a look at Harry Truman and the civil-rights battle within the Democratic party. After a contentious 1948 convention, Truman starts to embrace desegregation, starting witht the military. Then ... more
For the twenty-eighth installment of “50 Weeks That Shaped America” we go to 1948 and the moment that Harry Truman issued an executive order to — finally, formally — desegregate the armed forces. We talk about the long history of Black Americans in t... 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 September 17th. This day in 17... more
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Truths mingled with political slanting.
Apple Podcasts1USS Shiloh Veteran
United States3 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 States3 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 States4 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 States8 months ago Great bite sized snippets of history
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Apple Podcasts | #185 | United States/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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