This Day (A History Podcast)
@thisdaypod.com
We're living in unprecedented times -- sort of. A short podcast from Radiotopia. Hosted by Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer, and Kellie Carter Jackson. thisdaypod.com
Announcing a good ol’ fashioned Teach-In in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26th.
We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.
Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.
See you in DC!
We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.
Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.
See you in DC!
September 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Announcing a good ol’ fashioned Teach-In in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26th.
We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.
Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.
See you in DC!
We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.
Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.
See you in DC!
First part of our episode on chilled speech is out now for all to listen to. You can still watch the full vide if you subscribe to the newsletter. Find it all at thisdaypod.com. Here are some thoughts from @jodyavirgan.com on searching for historical parallels...
September 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
First part of our episode on chilled speech is out now for all to listen to. You can still watch the full vide if you subscribe to the newsletter. Find it all at thisdaypod.com. Here are some thoughts from @jodyavirgan.com on searching for historical parallels...
We just recorded a two-part review of other moments in US history where political speech has been policied in culture, academia, govt + more. Focusing on Red Scare blacklists + post-9/11 patriotic fervor. Early access full video is in our newsletter for subscribers. open.substack.com/pub/thisdayp...
September 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We just recorded a two-part review of other moments in US history where political speech has been policied in culture, academia, govt + more. Focusing on Red Scare blacklists + post-9/11 patriotic fervor. Early access full video is in our newsletter for subscribers. open.substack.com/pub/thisdayp...
We just published a video chat about the attacks on the Smithsonian, the whole "was slavery that bad" conversation, and more. For our newsletter subscribers -- check it out and support our efforts to cover the work of history in the Trump era now. thisdaypod.substack.com/p/watch-maga...
August 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We just published a video chat about the attacks on the Smithsonian, the whole "was slavery that bad" conversation, and more. For our newsletter subscribers -- check it out and support our efforts to cover the work of history in the Trump era now. thisdaypod.substack.com/p/watch-maga...
What we lose when we lose historical memory. We've gotten a lot of feedback about this message from @vermontgmg.bsky.social in our recent episode -- he has a new WWII oral history out now, and our full conversation is in the This Day podcast feed.
August 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
What we lose when we lose historical memory. We've gotten a lot of feedback about this message from @vermontgmg.bsky.social in our recent episode -- he has a new WWII oral history out now, and our full conversation is in the This Day podcast feed.
This is not the first time that Texas Dems have fled the state to stop a redistricting effort. We just re-published our conversation about a 2003 incident. And here's a bit of @jodyavirgan.com from the intro. Episode is out now wherever you get your podcasts!
August 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is not the first time that Texas Dems have fled the state to stop a redistricting effort. We just re-published our conversation about a 2003 incident. And here's a bit of @jodyavirgan.com from the intro. Episode is out now wherever you get your podcasts!
A minor rant from @jodyavirgan.com about all the historical markers for *mills* in New England. So many mills!
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A minor rant from @jodyavirgan.com about all the historical markers for *mills* in New England. So many mills!
Are you subscried to Amerca250 Watch? Each week, we're the home for the latest news and analysis heading in next year's big semi-quincentennial. This issue: apron contests, musical celebrations, and how federal cuts are affecting PBS's 250th programming. Plus lots more from our show's team -->
July 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Are you subscried to Amerca250 Watch? Each week, we're the home for the latest news and analysis heading in next year's big semi-quincentennial. This issue: apron contests, musical celebrations, and how federal cuts are affecting PBS's 250th programming. Plus lots more from our show's team -->
Henry Clay Frick just needs a hug...
July 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Henry Clay Frick just needs a hug...
1930s gangsters were basically "doing it for the 'gram" -- our episode about John Dillinger, the outlaw hero, and the birth of the FBI is out now.
July 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
1930s gangsters were basically "doing it for the 'gram" -- our episode about John Dillinger, the outlaw hero, and the birth of the FBI is out now.
New Yorkers will do anything to escape the heat... our full episode about the birth of air conditioning is out now!
July 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
New Yorkers will do anything to escape the heat... our full episode about the birth of air conditioning is out now!
Shoutout to everyone who's been subscribing to the newsletter and leaving nice notes. Each week, we're bringing you the latest news + analysis on America250, fascinating events that happened that week in history, links and more. Plus it's a great way to support our work! thisdaypod.substack.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Shoutout to everyone who's been subscribing to the newsletter and leaving nice notes. Each week, we're bringing you the latest news + analysis on America250, fascinating events that happened that week in history, links and more. Plus it's a great way to support our work! thisdaypod.substack.com
Does it feel easy to be patriotic this Fourth of July? @pastpunditry.bsky.social points out that the vibes around America250 are similar to those around the bicentennial in 1976…
July 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Does it feel easy to be patriotic this Fourth of July? @pastpunditry.bsky.social points out that the vibes around America250 are similar to those around the bicentennial in 1976…
If SINNERS has you intrigued by the history of the MS Delta we've got an episode for you tomorrow on the great flood of 1927. Really fascinating.
May 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
If SINNERS has you intrigued by the history of the MS Delta we've got an episode for you tomorrow on the great flood of 1927. Really fascinating.
Will history remember this as the week Democrats got some energy back? Some thoughts from @jodyavirgan.com from today’s “Sunday Context” episode — in your feeds and on YouTube now!
April 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Will history remember this as the week Democrats got some energy back? Some thoughts from @jodyavirgan.com from today’s “Sunday Context” episode — in your feeds and on YouTube now!
Pettiness! Disaster! Backlash! Here are five big lessons we've learned in five years of doing the show...
March 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Pettiness! Disaster! Backlash! Here are five big lessons we've learned in five years of doing the show...
Heading into our fifth year -- we have a new name! You can keep calling us whatever you want, but we'll officially just be "This Day" from here on out. @jodyavirgan.com laid out some of the thinking behind the shift in today's newsletter, link below.
March 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Heading into our fifth year -- we have a new name! You can keep calling us whatever you want, but we'll officially just be "This Day" from here on out. @jodyavirgan.com laid out some of the thinking behind the shift in today's newsletter, link below.
Coming tomorrow: The Pussy Hat Protests (2017)
January 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Coming tomorrow: The Pussy Hat Protests (2017)
Love this review but also dying to know what the final question on Millionaire was?!
December 24, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Love this review but also dying to know what the final question on Millionaire was?!
Today we released the second part of our conversation with the great Wright Thompson about Emmett Till, his epic book "The Barn," and the art of history. So honored to have him on.
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December 5, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Today we released the second part of our conversation with the great Wright Thompson about Emmett Till, his epic book "The Barn," and the art of history. So honored to have him on.
Pt 1: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Pt 2: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Pt 1: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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