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“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

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It's December 11th. This day in 1971, Representative Charles C Diggs of Michigan resigned from a UN delegation in order to protest the US stance towards South Africa's apartheid regime.

Jody, NIki, and Kellie are joined by Dr. Marion Orr of Brown Un... more

It's December 8th. This day in 1952, the New York Daily News runs a feature on Christine Jorgensen headlined "Ex-GI Becomes Blond Beauty." 

Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the life and legacy of Christine Jorgensen, who became the first transgender c... more

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Welcome to Some Sunday Context, where we bring you new conversations and archival episodes to provide some context on the stories playing out in the news today. This week, we just wrapped up our two-part series on early vaccine skeptics from the 1890... more

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It's December 1st. This week, a two-part look at the roots of vaccine skepticism and anti-vaccine activism in the United States. First we look at the early legal battles of the 1860s-1900s, then discuss how anti-vaccine activists found more purchase ... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Pashman
Host of The Sporkful and food thinker, known for inventing a new pasta shape.
The Sporkful
Episode: Hippo For Thanksgiving w/ Dan Pashman [Thanksgiving Week]
Mike Troy
Host of the American Revolution Podcast
Airwave Media Network
Episode: The Penny Is Dead [Some Sunday Context]
Jody Avirgan
Host and colleague
538
Episode: The Memory Palace: This Weekend's Teach-In
Andrew Porwancher
Professor of History at Arizona State University and author of American Macabee, Theodore Roosevelt and The Jews
Arizona State University
Episode: Teddy Roosevelt's "Race Suicide" Fears (1903) w/ Andrew Porwancher
Steve Kornacki
Political commentator and author of The Red and the Blue
NBC and Msnbc
Episode: The First Modern Shutdown w/ Steve Kornacki (2013) [Archive Episode]
Leon Neyfakh
Creator of 'Slow Burn' and 'Fiasco'
Episode: The Subway Vigilante Shooting (1984) w/ Leon Neyfakh [Archive Favorite]
Harry Enten
CNN senior political analyst
CNN
Episode: Texas Dems Flee To Stop Redistricting (Some Context) w/ Harry Enten
Glen Weldon
Author of Superman: The Unauthorized Biography and host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour
NPR
Episode: Superman's Politics w/ Glen Wheldon [Some Sunday Context]
Garrett Graff
Historian and author, journalist, former editor at Politico and Washingtonian
Host of Long Shadow podcast
Episode: Wikipedia, The Last Good Place On The Internet (2003) w/ Garrett Graff

Hosts

Jody Avirgan
Host with a focus on history and contemporary analysis, emphasizing the intersection of past events and present-day politics.
Nicole Hemmer
Historian and co-host known for engaging discussions on historical context and its relevance to modern politics.
Kellie Carter Jackson
Historian and co-host dedicated to promoting accurate historical narratives and their implications for today.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Great bite sized snippets of history

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  • Sure

    PLLEEEEAAASE TAKE OUT THESE OTHER SUGGESTED PODS they’re sooooo irrelevant to this pod. 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

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    iioooiutcg
    United States2 months ago
  • Garbage

    Clearly communists

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    USS Shiloh Veteran
    United States2 months ago
  • Sure

    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

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    iioooiutcg
    United States4 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 Podcasts
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    CynthiaP007
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show effectively connects history with current events in an engaging manner.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and scholarly insight.
Overall, it's well-regarded for making history accessible and interesting to a wide audience.
There are some critiques about the humor being too light-hearted given serious topics.

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#199
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#225
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#230
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#235
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#237
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The First Vaccine Fights (Part One)
Q: What were the early legal battles surrounding vaccination mandates?
The discussion covers the anti-vaccination movement's origin and legal challenges against mandates, particularly highlighted by the case of Henning Jacobson who opposed Massachusetts' requirements.
Teddy Roosevelt's "Race Suicide" Fears (1903) w/ Andrew Porwancher
Q: What is the relationship like between Roosevelt and Jewish immigrants?
Roosevelt shows a complex relationship with Jewish immigrants, expressing sympathy while also endorsing policies like the literacy test that disproportionately affected them.
Teddy Roosevelt's "Race Suicide" Fears (1903) w/ Andrew Porwancher
Q: When he visits Ellis Island, does Roosevelt want more immigration, less immigration or different immigration?
Roosevelt exhibits a mix of wanting to improve immigrant processing while also having concerns about the type of immigrants entering the country; he desires more of the 'right kind' and fewer of the 'wrong kind.'
The First Modern Shutdown w/ Steve Kornacki (2013) [Archive Episode]
Q: So we should talk about Ted Cruz's role here, Steve.
Steve Kornacki discusses how Ted Cruz used the shutdown as a political opportunity to gain notoriety and rally the GOP base.
The First Modern Shutdown w/ Steve Kornacki (2013) [Archive Episode]
Q: But Steve, what was this really about? Was this a budget fight or was this something else?
Steve Kornacki explains that it was a signature issue of that era, with Obamacare being the centerpiece and backlash driving the Tea Party.

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Focusing on significant historical moments that resonate with contemporary political discourse, a unique blend of humor and analysis characterizes the content presented. Each episode sheds light on a specific date in U.S. history, offering an unexpected perspective on how past events shape present-day issues, especially in politics. With historical expertise from the hosts, episodes frequently connect historical narratives to ongoing debates, making history highly relevant by emphasizing enduring themes in civic life and governance. The podcast also features lighter, humorous responses to current news on Sundays, providing a refreshing take on the intersection of history and modern events, which appeals to a wide audience.

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2. Mike Troy
3. Jody Avirgan
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5. Steve Kornacki
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7. Harry Enten
8. Glen Weldon

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