This Day 

<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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Title	Date published
Here Come the AKAs (1908)	2022-01-30
Early Prohibition and The Rise of Weird Liquor Laws (1838)	2022-01-27
The U.S. Almost Nukes Itself (1961)	2022-01-25
Carter Pardons Draft Dodgers (1977)	2022-01-23
Lurleen Wallace, Proxy Governor (1967)	2022-01-20
Silver Shenanigans (1980) w/ Bijan Stephen	2022-01-18
The Great Boston Molasses Flood (1919) w/ Cara Giaimo	2022-01-16
The Hawaii (False) Missile Alert (2018)	2022-01-13
The Harrisburg Seven's Plot to Kidnap Kissinger (1971)	2022-01-11
Declaring "War" on Poverty (1964)	2022-01-09
January 6th, In Context (2021)	2022-01-06
"The Body" Becomes Governor (1999)	2022-01-04
'21 Favorite: The Cussing Parrot (1845)	2021-12-30
'21 Favorite: NYC Slavery Revolt (1712)	2021-12-28
'21 Favorite: Zoot Suit Riots (1943) w/ Emily Spivack	2021-12-26
Favorite: A History of the War On Christmas (Part 2) w/ Michael Hobbes	2021-12-23
Favorite: A History of the War On Christmas (Part 1) w/ Michael Hobbes	2021-12-21
The Calumet Christmas Tragedy (1913) w/ Erik Loomis	2021-12-19
Grant Expels Jews (1860)	2021-12-16
Bush, Meet Shoe (2008)	2021-12-14

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