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This Day

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Jody Avirgan & Radiotopia

“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.

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Meet America's Most Influential Black Congressman (1971) w/ Marion Orr

It's December 11th. This day in 1971, Representative Charles C Diggs of Michigan resigned ... more

11 Dec 2025

28 MINS

28:30

11 Dec 2025

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The First Transgender Celebrity (1952)

It's December 8th. This day in 1952, the New York Daily News runs a feature on Christine J... more

09 Dec 2025

25 MINS

25:40

09 Dec 2025

#851

A Big Vaccine Win (Some Sunday Context)

Welcome to Some Sunday Context, where we bring you new conversations and archival episodes... more

07 Dec 2025

22 MINS

22:57

07 Dec 2025

#850

The Vaccine Fights Go Mainstream (Part Two)

It's December 1st. This week, a two-part look at the roots of vaccine skepticism and anti-... more

04 Dec 2025

28 MINS

28:49

04 Dec 2025

#849

The First Vaccine Fights (Part One)

It's December 1st. This week, a two-part look at the roots of vaccine skepticism and anti-... more

02 Dec 2025

24 MINS

24:16

02 Dec 2025

#848

Hippo For Thanksgiving w/ Dan Pashman [Thanksgiving Week]

This Thanksgiving Week, some episodes favorite about community, what binds us -- and food!... more

27 Nov 2025

27 MINS

27:04

27 Nov 2025

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An Aid Ship To Ireland (1847) [Thanksgiving Week]

This Thanksgiving Week, some episodes favorite about community, what binds us -- and food!... more

25 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:41

25 Nov 2025

#846

"Death By Lightning" and Chester Arthur's Rise (Some Sunday Context)

The new Netflix series "Death By Lightning" focuses on the unexpected rise of James Garfie... more

23 Nov 2025

15 MINS

15:36

23 Nov 2025

#845

Evacuation Day: NYC's Forgotten Holiday (1783)

It's the last week in November -- on November 25th, 1783, British troops finally left New ... more

20 Nov 2025

23 MINS

23:07

20 Nov 2025

#844

The Myth of The Myth of Lewis & Clark (1805)

It's November 18th. This day in 1805, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark have re... more

18 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:06

18 Nov 2025

#843

The Penny Is Dead [Some Sunday Context]

Welcome to our Sunday Context series, where we try and bring you new conversations and epi... more

16 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:32

16 Nov 2025

#842

Sesame Street Premieres (1969)

We continue with part two of our look at the birth of Sesame Street. Jody, Niki, and Kelli... more

13 Nov 2025

26 MINS

26:27

13 Nov 2025

#841

The Birth of Sesame Street (1969)

It's November 11th. This day in 1969, a new show for children is on the airwaves -- Sesame... more

11 Nov 2025

24 MINS

24:54

11 Nov 2025

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