<p>“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. <br><br>On Sunday episodes, Jody, Niki and Kellie react to current news with their usual mix of humor, analysis, and historical perspective.<br><br>New episodes released Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Lots more on our Instagram page, YouTube, and newsletter. Find it all at thisdaypod.com.</p><p>This Day is a proud member of the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX.</p>

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Paired: The Moton School Strike (w/ Memory Palace) 2022-06-12
Paired: Nuclear Mishaps (w/ Radio Diaries) 2022-06-09
The Oprah-Oz Conundrum (from Oprahdemics) 2022-06-07
Rosey Grier's Needlepoint for Men (1968) 2022-06-05
The Dominion of Melchizedek (1993) 2022-06-02
The Night Of The Johnstown Flood (1889) 2022-05-31
The Randolph Freedpeople (1846) 2022-05-29
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Nellie Taft's Stroke (1909) 2022-05-24
The Potato Beetle Wars (1950) 2022-05-22
Tennessee Finally Teaches Evolution (1967) 2022-05-19
Tuskegee Study Apology (1997) 2022-05-17
Family Jewels Pt 4: Meddling In The Press (1975) w/ Rick Perlstein 2022-05-15
Family Jewels Pt 3: Meddling In Your Mind (1975) 2022-05-12
Family Jewels Pt 2: Meddling At Home (1975) w/ Rick Perlstein 2022-05-10
Family Jewels Pt 1: Meddling Abroad (1975) w/ Rick Perlstein 2022-05-08
Our Bodies, Ourselves (1969) 2022-05-05
Haymarket and the Roots of May Day (1886) 2022-05-03
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