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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It's November 9th. This day in 1970, a Soviet computer scientist named Victor Glushkov pitched to his bosses for a... more
One final episode about the 2024 election, as we gather to discuss Donald Trump's decisive victory on Tuesday night, how... more
Happy Election Day! Today we're bringing you an episode from earlier this year about how we ended up with Tuesday... more
On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest... more
It's October 31st. Happy Halloween! In October 1974, Saturday Night Live premiered and, from the jump, included political satire. Jody, Niki,... more
It's October 29rd. This day in 1892, Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland are locked in a presidential election rematch, but... more
It's October 23rd. This day in 1800, Alexander Hamilton penned a letter titled "The Public Conduct and Character of John... more
It's October 22nd. This day in 1984, Ronald Reagan served up one of the most memorable lines in political history... more
On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest... more
We continue our look at the history of television ads in American elections. This episode, how ads got so negative,... more
As we wrap up our very informal "media ecosystem week" we take a look at the history of television ads... more
On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest... more
We're kicking off a series of episodes about the media environment during the election season. Today, a look at the... more
It's October 8th. This week in 2008, John McCain announced that he was suspending his campaign in order to focus... more
On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest... more
It's the October before a presidential election, which means that some final twists and turns are surely on the way. Jody,... more
It's the October before a presidential election, which means that some final twists and turns are surely on the way. Jody,... more
It's September 26th. This day in 1988 George HW Bush holds a rally in Boston featuring police officers who were... more
It's September 24th. This day in 1881 (actually, September 22nd) Vice President Chester Arthur assumes office after James Garfield dies... more
It's September 22nd. This day in 1796, a letter from George Washington appeared in the Philadelphia Daily American Advertiser announcing... more
It's September 19th. This day in 1859, New York City declared victory in the war on pigs. Jody, NIki, and Kellie... more
It's September 17th. This day in 1995, Oregon Senator Bob Packwood resigns before he can be expelled for decades of... more
This day, in 1947, Georgia holds a special election that finally - finally - brings an end to a period... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It features comedian... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's September 8th. This... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's September 5th. This... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's September 3rd. This... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's August 29th. This... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's August 27th. This... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's August 25th. This... more
**Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now!** Welcome to Conventions Week!... more
**Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now!** Welcome to Conventions Week!... more
**Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now!** Welcome to Conventions Week!... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's August 15th. This... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's August 13th. This... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's August 11th. This... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's August 8th. This... more
Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's August 5th. This... more
Here in 2024, there is a lot of speculation about who Kamala Harris will select as her running mate. And... more
It's August 1st. This day in 2002, Congressman James Traficant of Ohio has been expelled from Congress for bribery and... more
It's July 28th. This day in 1896, residents vote to incorporate the city of Miami, Florida. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss... more
It's July 27th. Today we mark the start of the Olympics by looking at one of the most famous --... more
It's the middle of July. In 1936, much of the country -- especially the Midwest -- is experiencing record heat. Jody,... more
It's July 22nd. This day in 1934, FDR has signed the "Indian Reorganization Act," which provided economic relief to many... more
In 1971, a massive explosion at the Thiokol plant in Woodbine, Georgia shook the small town and killed 29 workers,... more
It's July 18th. This day in 1980, Ronald Reagan accepted the Republican nomination for president. His speech included the phrase... more
It's July 15th. This day in 1863, photographer Timothy O'Sullivan has taken a photo of dead soldiers at Gettysburg called... more
[[It's the heart of the summer, which means that our crew is taking some breaks here and there. In the... more
[[It's the heart of the summer, which means that our crew is taking some breaks here and there. In the... more
[[It's the heart of the summer, which means that our crew is taking some breaks here and there. In the... more
It's July 2nd. This day in 1864, President Lincoln signed a law declaring the chamber previously used as the House... more
It's June 30th. This day in 1982, Ronald Reagan signed a bill re-authorizing the Voting Rights Act, among a lot... more
Ahead of this week's very weird debate, we take a look at the weird history of how political debates have... more
Ahead of this week's very weird debate, we take a look at the weird history of how political debates have... more
Welcome to Third Party Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that... more
Welcome to Third Party Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that... more
Welcome to Third Party Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that... more
Welcome to Third Party Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that... more
Today we're reprising an episode we did for Juneteenth last year, as we get ready for this year's holiday! It’s June... more
It's June 11th. This day (actually June 18th) in 1953, Coretta Scott married Martin Luther King, Jr. on the front... more
It's June 9th. This day in 1953, police in Washington, DC have arrested Lester "Buddy" Hunt, Jr on charges of... more
Our very own Kellie Carter Jackson has a brand new book! You can get "We Refuse" now wherever you get... more
Our very own Kellie Carter Jackson has a brand new book! You can get "We Refuse" now wherever you get... more
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It's June 9th. This day in 1953, police in Washington, DC have arrested Lester "Buddy" Hunt, Jr on charges of soliciting sex... more