“This Day” takes you beyond the head-spinning headlines of today and into the unexpected historical moments that have shaped American politics. Hosted... more
It's June 12. This day in 1967, President Johnson nominates Thurgood Marshall as the first Black Supreme Court justice. Jody, NIki,... more
It's June 9th. This day in 1933, the Roosevelt administration is asking Americans to turn their gold into the government... more
Today, as part of our "Some Sunday Context" series, Jody offers some thoughts on the story playing out in Los... more
It's June 5th. This day in 1943, the United States is in the process of deporting Qian Xuesen, a Chinese... more
It's June 3rd. This day in 1913, boxer Jack Johnson is sentenced under the Mann Act, a vice law that... more
Today, another in our "Some Sunday Context" series, where we bring you new conversations and episodes from the archives that... more
It's May 28th. This day in 1830, President Andrew Jackson has signed the Indian Removal Act into law, leading to... more
It's May 26th. This day in 1970, Richard Nixon is hosting a group of labor leaders at the White House,... more
It's May 21st. This day in 1904, a fight over taxing margarine reaches the Supreme Court. It's a key moment... more
It's May 20th. This day in 1775, the town of Mecklenburg, North Carolina went ahead and declared independence from Britain,... more