
“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 | 853 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

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
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
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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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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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
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.
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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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