This Day
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 | 876 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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We continue our look at the effects of the gold rush with an examination of how various communities were affected, and found agency, in a rapidly transforming California -- women, Chinese immigrants, Native Americans, criminals, and more. Plus: how C... more
This week on "50 Weeks That Shaped America," we're headed to the winter of 1948 in San Francisco, where word starts to get around that "there's gold in them there hills." Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how gold was first discovered, and the various p... more
For our "Sunday Context" series, we offer a follow up to our conversation about "Axis of Evil" and the start of the War in Iraq by looking at an incident from after the war was over -- when an Iraqi journalist threw his shoes at George W Bush.
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Our look at the response to 9-11 continues with a discussion of the neo-conversative movement that influenced the Bush White House, and how the idea of an "axis of evil" quickly morphed into a long war in Iraq.
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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-Kenny
United States2 months ago Great bite sized snippets of history
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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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Apple Podcasts1USS Shiloh VeteranUnited States4 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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Apple Podcasts | #141 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #185 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #86 |  Singapore/History |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  Hong Kong/History |
Apple Podcasts | #166 |  Poland/History |
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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. Oscar Winberg
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