<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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Election Sunday: The Stars and Stripes and Sports (1918) w/ Jason Concepcion 2020-09-06
Recy and Rosa (1944) w/ Danielle McGuire 2020-09-03
Tax The Rich (1862) 2020-09-01
Election Sunday: Carter and the Killer Rabbit (1979) w/ Sam Sanders 2020-08-30
Obama's Tan Suit (2014) w/ Sam Sanders 2020-08-27
The 19th (1920) w/ Kellie Carter Jackson 2020-08-25
Election Sunday: Fannie Lou Hamer vs Lyndon B Johnson (1964) 2020-08-23
Rockefeller Republicans (1974) 2020-08-20
The Dakota War and the Mankato Hanging (1862) 2020-08-18
Election Sunday: Adlai and The Always-Rans (1952) w/ Harry Enten 2020-08-16
Ebola (2014) w/ Andy Slavitt 2020-08-13
RBG Arrives (1993) w/ Dahlia Lithwick 2020-08-11
Election Sunday: How Third Parties Happen (1848) 2020-08-09
The Case Of The Missing Judge (1930) 2020-08-06
Braceros (1942) 2020-08-04
Election Sunday: Reagan's Dog Whistle (1980) 2020-08-02
How We Got "In God We Trust" (1956) w/ Kevin M Kruse 2020-07-30
A Major Watergate Vote (1974) w/ Leon Neyfakh 2020-07-28
Election Sunday: Chappaquidick (1969) 2020-07-26
Why Wyoming (1890) w/ Maeve Higgins 2020-07-23
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