“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 July 14th. This day in 1972, Russian agricultural officials are in New York City cutting deals with American farmers... more
This episode is part of our "Some Sunday Context" series, new conversations and favorites from the archives that give some... more
It's July 10th. This day in 1868, the federal government officially dismantled the Department of Education -- it would be... more
It's July 7th. This day in 1850, a man by the name of James Strang has proclaimed himself the true... more
We continue our conversation about the America250 celebrations planned for 2026 -- which are kicking off in earnest this July... more
Hello and happy 4th of July! (One day early) America's 250th birthday is next year, but the celebration is, in... more
It's July 1st. This day in 1962, six European countries are banding together to impose severe tariffs on imported American... more
This episode is part of our "Some Sunday Context" series where we are bringing you episodes from the archives and... more
It's June 26th. This day in 1968, President Johnson signed what would be his last major act of domestic legislation... more
It's June 24th. In 2003, Jimmy Wales, the owner of Wikipedia, made the decision to put the site under the... more