We’re living in unprecedented times. Maybe. In this show, Jody Avirgan (538, 30for30, TED) and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt) and Kellie Carter... more
Today, an episode from the archives that may provide some context for the news playing out today. We'll be doing... more
It's February 6th. This day in 1968, 82 crewmembers of the U.S.S. Pueblo have been captured by North Korea, setting... more
It's February 4th. This day in 1980, the story is breaking about the FBI's "ABSCAM" operation -- a bribery sting... more
Today, an episode from the archives that may provide some context for the news playing out today. We'll be doing... more
It's January 29th. In 1964, because of an impasse over redistricting, the state of Illinois held elections in which every... more
It's January 28th. This day in 1888, a new society is formed in Washington D.C. to support the exploration of... more
It's January 25th. This day in 1939, Republicans in Congress are holding hearings to impeach labor secretary Frances Perkins, claiming... more
It's January 23rd. This day, we discuss Donald Trump's first 48 hours, and how other presidents have spent their first... more
It's January 21st. This day in 2017, millions of people marched in Washington, DC and across the United States to... more
It's January 19th. Today, we look at Joe Biden's farewell address, and the history of presidential goodbyes. Sign up for our... more