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This Day (An America 250 History Show)
by Jody Avirgan & Radiotopia
Today: #151 in History on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 27 | #151 | #145 |
| Oct 26 | #118 | #111 |
| Oct 25 | #164 | #157 |
| Oct 24 | #143 | #135 |
| Oct 23 | #130 | #122 |
| Oct 22 | #171 | #164 |
| Oct 21 | #148 | #141 |
| Oct 20 | #177 | #170 |
| Oct 19 | #142 | #135 |
| Oct 18 | #187 | #181 |
| Oct 16 | #152 | #145 |
| Oct 15 | #173 | #167 |
| Oct 14 | #145 | #138 |
Latest episodes
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The Myth of Lewis & Clark [Some Sunday Context]
October 25, 2026 · 23 minThis past week we looked at the voyage of Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery. Today, we re-run an episode from last fall about how the story of the journey remained in relative obscurity, only to be reframed about 100 years later as ideas…
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Lewis & Clark: What They Found (Part Two)
October 22, 2026 · 46 minOur conversation about the Lewis & Clark expedition continues with a look at Sacagawea's role on the journey, the Native American encounters throughout the journey -- and Lewis's tragic life after returning from the frontier. Join our…
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Lewis & Clark: The Corps Sets Off (Part One)
October 20, 2026 · 34 minFor the thirty-ninth installment of “50 Weeks That Shaped America” we go to the spring of 1804, when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are tapped by Thomas Jefferson to lead an expedition into the northwest territories to map a route to…
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John Brown's Body [Some Sunday Context]
October 18, 2026 · 21 minThis past week we talked about the life of John Brown, and his attempted raid on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Here's an episode from the archives about his death and martyrdom. We'll be back on Tuesday with a brand new episode in our "50…
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John Brown: The Raid (Part Two)
October 15, 2026 · 38 minOur conversation about John Brown continues with a look at how he raised the funds and put together the group that would mount a raid on Harpers Ferry -- and a look at why the raid went so wrong, so fast. Plus, how Brown's legend grew from…
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John Brown: Radicalization (Part One)
October 13, 2026 · 44 minFor the thirty-eighth installment of “50 Weeks That Shaped America” we go to October of 1859, and abolitionist John Brown's raid on the munitions depot in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. First, we trace Brown's upbringing and anti-slavery…
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Introducing "The Speaker: How Nancy Pelosi Changed the Face of Power"
October 9, 2026 · 43 minToday we present a show we think you'll love: "The Speaker" from KQED Radio. Before her historic Speakership, even before she got to the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi worked for years outside the spotlight as an official in the…
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FDR And Polio: The Cover-Up (Part 2)
October 8, 2026 · 40 minOur conversation about FDR and polio continues with a look at how his public image obscured the fact that he was in a wheelchair -- while the story of his battle with polio also him serve as a champion of the downtrodden. Plus: Will we…
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FDR And Polio: The Scourge (Part 1)
October 6, 2026 · 36 minFor the thirty-seventh installment of “50 Weeks That Shaped America” we go to the 1920s and the moment Franklin Delano Roosevelt contracted polio. We look at how the disease terrified the American public, how FDR contracted it, and how it…
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The Age Of Dark Money w/ Alex Lovit [Some Sunday Context]
October 4, 2026 · 44 minEvery Sunday during our month-long collaboration with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, Jody Avirgan chats with Alex Lovit, host of the Kettering podcast "The Context." The story of Citizens United continues with a look at the state of…
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Citizens United: Corporations Are People Too w/ Celina Stewart (Part Two)
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About the show
To mark our 250th birthday, “This Day” presents "50 Weeks That Shaped America," a series of deep dives into the stories that brought us to this moment.
"This Day" takes you beyond the head-spinning headlines of today and into the unexpected historical moments that have shaped American politics and culture. 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. On Sunday episodes, Jody, Niki and Kellie react to current news with their usual mix of humor, analysis, and historical perspective.New episodes released Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Lots more on our Instagram page, YouTube, and newsletter. Find it all at thisdaypod.com.
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