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This Day in Esoteric Political History
This Day in Esoteric Political History
Jody Avirgan & Radiotopia

We’re living in unprecedented times. Maybe. In this show, Jody Avirgan (538, 30for30, TED) and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt) and Kellie Carter... more

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Episodes

Immigration And MAGA (Some Sunday Context)

Today, an episode from the archives that may provide some context for the news playing out today. We'll be doing... more

09 Feb 2025 · 18 minutes
The U.S.S. Pueblo Hostage Crisis (1968)

It's February 6th. This day in 1968, 82 crewmembers of the U.S.S. Pueblo have been captured by North Korea, setting... more

06 Feb 2025 · 19 minutes
ABSCAM Arrives (1980)

It's February 4th. This day in 1980, the story is breaking about the FBI's "ABSCAM" operation -- a bribery sting... more

04 Feb 2025 · 18 minutes
Airline Deregulation (Some Sunday Context)

Today, an episode from the archives that may provide some context for the news playing out today. We'll be doing... more

02 Feb 2025 · 28 minutes
The "Bedsheet Ballot" (1964)

It's January 29th. In 1964, because of an impasse over redistricting, the state of Illinois held elections in which every... more

30 Jan 2025 · 13 minutes
The First Issue Of National Geographic (1888)

It's January 28th. This day in 1888, a new society is formed in Washington D.C. to support the exploration of... more

28 Jan 2025 · 18 minutes
The Push To Impeach Perkins (1939) w/ Rebecca Brenner Graham

It's January 25th. This day in 1939, Republicans in Congress are holding hearings to impeach labor secretary Frances Perkins, claiming... more

26 Jan 2025 · 22 minutes
Trump's First 48 Hours, In Context

It's January 23rd. This day, we discuss Donald Trump's first 48 hours, and how other presidents have spent their first... more

23 Jan 2025 · 29 minutes
The Pussy Hat Protests (2017)

It's January 21st. This day in 2017, millions of people marched in Washington, DC and across the United States to... more

21 Jan 2025 · 20 minutes
Biden's Farewell Address (2025)

It's January 19th. Today, we look at Joe Biden's farewell address, and the history of presidential goodbyes. Sign up for our... more

19 Jan 2025 · 32 minutes
This Day in Esoteric Political History
Immigration And MAGA (Some Sunday Context)
This Day in Esoteric Political History