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This Day
This Day
Jody Avirgan & Radiotopia

“This Day” takes you beyond the head-spinning headlines of today and into the unexpected historical moments that have shaped American politics. Hosted... more

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Episodes

LBJ Puts Thurgood Marshall On The Court (1967)

It's June 12. This day in 1967, President Johnson nominates Thurgood Marshall as the first Black Supreme Court justice.  Jody, NIki,... more

12 Jun 2025 · 23 minutes
FDR Takes Your Gold (1933)

It's June 9th. This day in 1933, the Roosevelt administration is asking Americans to turn their gold into the government... more

10 Jun 2025 · 18 minutes
LA, The National Guard, Immigration and the Zoot Suit Riots (Some Sunday Context)

Today, as part of our "Some Sunday Context" series, Jody offers some thoughts on the story playing out in Los... more

08 Jun 2025 · 27 minutes
The U.S. Deports A Chinese Scientist (1950)

It's June 5th. This day in 1943, the United States is in the process of deporting Qian Xuesen, a Chinese... more

05 Jun 2025 · 19 minutes
Jack Johnson't Big Fight (1913)

It's June 3rd. This day in 1913, boxer Jack Johnson is sentenced under the Mann Act, a vice law that... more

03 Jun 2025 · 21 minutes
Inside Airline Cockpits (Some Sunday Context) w/ Ganesh Sitaraman

Today, another in our "Some Sunday Context" series, where we bring you new conversations and episodes from the archives that... more

01 Jun 2025 · 29 minutes
The Forgotten Resistance To Indian Removal (1830)

It's May 28th. This day in 1830, President Andrew Jackson has signed the Indian Removal Act into law, leading to... more

29 May 2025 · 18 minutes
Hippies vs. Hard Hats (1970)

It's May 26th. This day in 1970, Richard Nixon is hosting a group of labor leaders at the White House,... more

27 May 2025 · 27 minutes
The 100-Year Butter Battle (1904)

It's May 21st. This day in 1904, a fight over taxing margarine reaches the Supreme Court. It's a key moment... more

22 May 2025 · 25 minutes
The MeckDec - North Carolina's Favorite Myth (1775) w/ Jeremy Markovich

It's May 20th. This day in 1775, the town of Mecklenburg, North Carolina went ahead and declared independence from Britain,... more

20 May 2025 · 25 minutes
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LBJ Puts Thurgood Marshall On The Court (1967)
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