This Day (A History Podcast)
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We're living in unprecedented times -- sort of. A short podcast from Radiotopia. Hosted by Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer, and Kellie Carter Jackson. Join us for our America250 series "50 Weeks That Shaped America" -- every week in 2026. thisdaypod.com
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Next year is America’s 250th birthday, but in many ways the celebration — and the fight over how we frame history — begins right now. On @thisdaypod.com we are launching the America250 Watch newsletter. We plan to be thr home for news, analysis, and more —> open.substack.com/pub/thisdayp...
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The semi-quincentennial is here... here's how you can help us cover it.
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In 1976, the most popular TV program was a re-airing of GONE WITH THE WIND -- in 1977 it was the premiere of ROOTS. That kinda says it all... our two-part look at ROOTS is out this week. First part in the podcast feed, subscribe to the newsletter for full video.
February 10, 2026 at 2:45 PM
In 1976, the most popular TV program was a re-airing of GONE WITH THE WIND -- in 1977 it was the premiere of ROOTS. That kinda says it all... our two-part look at ROOTS is out this week. First part in the podcast feed, subscribe to the newsletter for full video.
Next on "50 Weeks That Shaped America" -- the TV show ROOTS brings the story of American slavery to the masses. Lucky for us, we have @kcarterjackson.bsky.social, who literally wrote a book on ROOTS, as our guide. Paying subscribers to our newsletter get full, ad-free access tomorrow! thisdaypod.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Next on "50 Weeks That Shaped America" -- the TV show ROOTS brings the story of American slavery to the masses. Lucky for us, we have @kcarterjackson.bsky.social, who literally wrote a book on ROOTS, as our guide. Paying subscribers to our newsletter get full, ad-free access tomorrow! thisdaypod.com
So it begins... By the way, fascinating history behind the girl scout cookies! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
February 1, 2026 at 9:39 PM
So it begins... By the way, fascinating history behind the girl scout cookies! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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This week on @thisdaypod.com as part of our "50 Weeks That Shaped America" series we looked at "Axis of Evil" and the response to 9/11. Today, we ran a little bonus episode on the time that someone threw two shoes at George W Bush podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
A Guy Throws His Shoe At George W Bush [Some Sunday Context]
Podcast Episode · This Day · 02/01/2026 · 19m
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February 1, 2026 at 2:41 PM
This week on @thisdaypod.com as part of our "50 Weeks That Shaped America" series we looked at "Axis of Evil" and the response to 9/11. Today, we ran a little bonus episode on the time that someone threw two shoes at George W Bush podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
New "America 250 Watch" newsletter is out. Arnofsky, typos, the NFL, a cool new project from @nprextra.bsky.social and lots more. thisdaypod.substack.com/p/aimerica25...
AImerica250 comes for us all
That's not a typo, unfortunately
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January 30, 2026 at 2:46 PM
New "America 250 Watch" newsletter is out. Arnofsky, typos, the NFL, a cool new project from @nprextra.bsky.social and lots more. thisdaypod.substack.com/p/aimerica25...
First trailer for Darren Aranofsky's new AI animated series 'On This Day... 1776'
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
January 29, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Part one is up in the podcast feed for all to listen --> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Podcast Episode · This Day · 01/27/2026 · 30m
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January 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Part one is up in the podcast feed for all to listen --> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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This turned out really well. A masterclass led by @pastpunditry.bsky.social on how the language evolved after 9/11 from retribution to a forever war. We talk David Frum, the neocons, religion+war, and how just as quickly "axis of evil" gave way to "war on terror."
This week we look at how the phrase "Axis of Evil" changed everything after 9/11. Full, ad-free video is up for paying newsletter subscribers now! thisdaypod.substack.com/p/the-axis-o...
The "Axis Of Evil" | 50 Weeks - Week 4 | Full Video
Tracing the path from 9/11 to the War On Terror
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January 26, 2026 at 6:54 PM
This turned out really well. A masterclass led by @pastpunditry.bsky.social on how the language evolved after 9/11 from retribution to a forever war. We talk David Frum, the neocons, religion+war, and how just as quickly "axis of evil" gave way to "war on terror."
This week we look at how the phrase "Axis of Evil" changed everything after 9/11. Full, ad-free video is up for paying newsletter subscribers now! thisdaypod.substack.com/p/the-axis-o...
The "Axis Of Evil" | 50 Weeks - Week 4 | Full Video
Tracing the path from 9/11 to the War On Terror
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January 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM
This week we look at how the phrase "Axis of Evil" changed everything after 9/11. Full, ad-free video is up for paying newsletter subscribers now! thisdaypod.substack.com/p/the-axis-o...
Coming up next in our "50 Weeks That Shaped America" series...
January 25, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Coming up next in our "50 Weeks That Shaped America" series...
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Every Thursday, we at @thisdaypod.com send out our "America 250 Watch" newsletter. The roundup of all the latest semiquincentennial news is free; paid subscribers get analysis + a list of notable things that happened that week in history... Check it out! thisdaypod.substack.com/p/a-bucket-o...
A Bucket of 250 Bullets
plus freedom train --> freedom plane
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January 22, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Every Thursday, we at @thisdaypod.com send out our "America 250 Watch" newsletter. The roundup of all the latest semiquincentennial news is free; paid subscribers get analysis + a list of notable things that happened that week in history... Check it out! thisdaypod.substack.com/p/a-bucket-o...
In many ways the STORY of the Battle of New Orleans mattered as much as the battle itself. From our latest episode in the "50 Weeks That Shaped America" series. thisdaypod.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:41 PM
In many ways the STORY of the Battle of New Orleans mattered as much as the battle itself. From our latest episode in the "50 Weeks That Shaped America" series. thisdaypod.com
Today is MLK Day. It took 20 years after his death -- and overcoming lots of opposition -- for this day to finally get designated in 1986. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
America Drags Its Feet on MLK Day (1986)
Podcast Episode · This Day · 01/14/2024 · 23m
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January 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Today is MLK Day. It took 20 years after his death -- and overcoming lots of opposition -- for this day to finally get designated in 1986. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
This week on "50 Weeks That Shaped America" -- the Battle Of New Orleans. US vs. England round 2... the new American frontier... Andrew Jackson... and an unfortunate dog. Part one on Tuesday, but newsletter subscribers get full early, ad-free video access this afternoon! thisdaypod.substack.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM
This week on "50 Weeks That Shaped America" -- the Battle Of New Orleans. US vs. England round 2... the new American frontier... Andrew Jackson... and an unfortunate dog. Part one on Tuesday, but newsletter subscribers get full early, ad-free video access this afternoon! thisdaypod.substack.com
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It was not a bit! @natedimeo.bsky.social roped me into a very strange and slightly harrowing situation that I reacted to in real time at the top of this week's Memory Palace. Take a listen if you're confused --> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
January 17, 2026 at 9:46 PM
It was not a bit! @natedimeo.bsky.social roped me into a very strange and slightly harrowing situation that I reacted to in real time at the top of this week's Memory Palace. Take a listen if you're confused --> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Our very own Kellie Carter Jackson is on It's Been A Minute with @bmluse.bsky.social this week! www.npr.org/2026/01/16/n...
The difference between losing weight & being "healthy" : It's Been a Minute
What are we missing something in the conversation around obesity and GLP-1s? Oprah Winfrey’s new book, Enough, co-authored by endocrinologist Dr. Ania Jastreboff is one of many new narratives attempti...
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January 17, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Our very own Kellie Carter Jackson is on It's Been A Minute with @bmluse.bsky.social this week! www.npr.org/2026/01/16/n...
Happy birthday wikipedia! The site turns 25 today.
Amen! Here's our @thisdaypod.com episode on the fateful decision by wikipedia many years ago to go non-profit. With special guest @vermontgmg.bsky.social --> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Wikipedia, The Last Good Place On The Internet (2003) w/ Garrett Graff
Podcast Episode · This Day · 06/24/2025 · 31m
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January 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Happy birthday wikipedia! The site turns 25 today.
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As I say on the show, you'd be hard pressed to come up with one story to better reveal the social and political swirl of early 20th century America. Race, class, religion, urban/rural, women's rights... it's all in there. Along with prohies, bootleggers, and rum-runners.
January 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
As I say on the show, you'd be hard pressed to come up with one story to better reveal the social and political swirl of early 20th century America. Race, class, religion, urban/rural, women's rights... it's all in there. Along with prohies, bootleggers, and rum-runners.
This week on "50 Weeks That Shaped America" we head to January 1920. Prohibition arrives. It's chaos. Paying newsletter subscribers can get full, ad-free access, right now. Part 1 will be in the podcast feed Tuesday morning! thisdaypod.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:58 PM
This week on "50 Weeks That Shaped America" we head to January 1920. Prohibition arrives. It's chaos. Paying newsletter subscribers can get full, ad-free access, right now. Part 1 will be in the podcast feed Tuesday morning! thisdaypod.com
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One of the conceits of my account is historical markers say a lot about the people who put them up, and the times in which they did. This is a case where not putting one up also says something. www.npr.org/2026/01/06/n...
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol
Its whereabouts aren't publicly known, though it's believed to be in storage.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
One of the conceits of my account is historical markers say a lot about the people who put them up, and the times in which they did. This is a case where not putting one up also says something. www.npr.org/2026/01/06/n...
Our "50 Weeks That Shaped America" series launches this week with a look at the 1976 bicentennial. Paying subcribers to our newsletter can get early acccess to the full episode, ad-free. Part one will be in the podcast feed as usual tomorrow morning! America250, here we come! thisdaypod.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Our "50 Weeks That Shaped America" series launches this week with a look at the 1976 bicentennial. Paying subcribers to our newsletter can get early acccess to the full episode, ad-free. Part one will be in the podcast feed as usual tomorrow morning! America250, here we come! thisdaypod.substack.com
So it begins. Sign up for America250 Watch here -- we've got a special episode coming for subscribers tomorrow... thisdaypod.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:14 PM
So it begins. Sign up for America250 Watch here -- we've got a special episode coming for subscribers tomorrow... thisdaypod.substack.com
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Excellent piece. FWIW, we just reran our @thisdaypod.com episode about the sanctuary church movement of the 1980s podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
December 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Excellent piece. FWIW, we just reran our @thisdaypod.com episode about the sanctuary church movement of the 1980s podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Our episode on the famous Lumbee showdown with the Klan podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... bsky.app/profile/npr....
December 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Our episode on the famous Lumbee showdown with the Klan podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... bsky.app/profile/npr....
But have we ever seen them in a room together at the same time?...
@kcarterjackson.bsky.social I love @thisdaypod.com and especially the All In the Family episode. However it was Al Bundy on Married With Children, not Ted Bundy
December 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
But have we ever seen them in a room together at the same time?...