This Day
A podcast by Jody Avirgan & Radiotopia
796 Episodes
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The Last Senator To Be Expelled (1862)
Published: 2/11/2025 -
Immigration And MAGA (Some Sunday Context)
Published: 2/9/2025 -
The U.S.S. Pueblo Hostage Crisis (1968)
Published: 2/6/2025 -
ABSCAM Arrives (1980)
Published: 2/4/2025 -
Airline Deregulation (Some Sunday Context)
Published: 2/2/2025 -
The "Bedsheet Ballot" (1964)
Published: 1/30/2025 -
The First Issue Of National Geographic (1888)
Published: 1/28/2025 -
The Push To Impeach Perkins (1939) w/ Rebecca Brenner Graham
Published: 1/26/2025 -
Trump's First 48 Hours, In Context
Published: 1/23/2025 -
The Pussy Hat Protests (2017)
Published: 1/21/2025 -
Biden's Farewell Address (2025)
Published: 1/19/2025 -
Prohibition Starts, Everyone Still Drinks (1920)
Published: 1/16/2025 -
Elizabeth Packard Is Not Insane (1864) w/ Therese O'Neill
Published: 1/14/2025 -
Presenting: A Breach Repairer's Song w/ Terrence Blanchard
Published: 1/12/2025 -
The Panama Canal Flag Riots (1964)
Published: 1/9/2025 -
Pardon Season, And A Case Before Biden w/ Shannon Lynch
Published: 1/7/2025 -
Emancipation, Of Sorts (1863) w/ Jonathan Lande
Published: 1/5/2025 -
Hello 2025! How History Will Help
Published: 1/2/2025 -
Goodbye Jimmy Carter, Goodbye 2024
Published: 12/30/2024 -
Cheney Shoots His Friend (2006) [[Archive Episode]]
Published: 12/29/2024
“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 react to current news with their usual mix of humor, analysis, and historical perspective. New episodes released Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Lots more on our Instagram page, YouTube, and newsletter. Find it all at thisdaypod.com. This Day is a proud member of the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX.