This Day In Esoteric Political History

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It’s an old-school teach-in! Join us on the national Mall on October 26 for a day of readings, talks, conversations, and learning, at a teach-in in defense of history and museums. Look at all these amazing people!! And more to come!

March 27, 1976: Schoolhouse Rock debuts “I’m Just a Bill,” an animated look at how legislation gets passed. On @thisdaypod, Jody, Niki, and Kellie talk about how the song came together, the lawmaking process, and what’s changed since. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/43Mo559

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Is @PaulSimonMusic’s album Graceland meant to be the soundtrack for sunny days or cozy, snowy hangs? @gladwell joins @steadycraig and Jody Avirgan to get to the bottom of this debate on Summer Album/Winter Album. apple.co/SAWAPod

I love the @thisdaypod. Today we shared our thoughts about Kamala's loss and Trump's win. I was holding back the tears, but it felt good to talk and be in community with my favorite podcasters: @pastpunditry & Jody Avirgan. I hope it helps you too. youtu.be/Z7p9G_LpG2M?si…

In which @jodyavirgan's cat crashes the podcast just as he's singing the praises of @AsteadWH. From today's video episode on the final days of the election. Up now on our YT page and in the podcast feed.

Supporter of the Republican candidate makes racist remarks in NYC in the final week of a super-close election... yes, we're thinking about the election of 1884, aren't you? (from our October Surprise live show with @joshgondelman)

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What can a moderator do if a candidate is committed to lying? Some thoughts from @jodyavirgan in our episode about the long and weird history of presidential debates.

NYC! Join Jody and our fellow @radiotopia pal @trufelman this Thursday for Ask Roulette! 7pm at @caveatnyc.

Our episode on this -> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

@historyinmemes We did a full episode on this! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

1996 Ohio balloon disaster

It's the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, and while we don't cover much "dad history" here on This Day, big anniversaries like this do provide us with a platform to reflect on our values regarding war, peace, and the world order. @jodyavirgan shares quick thoughts.

Guys! I got to debut #WeRefuse on @CBSMornings. I'm over the moon! I hope this book resonates with every reader. Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make this moment possible. @SealPress @Wellesley @BasicBooks @thisdaypod youtu.be/kJWoCv-vigU?si…

Friends! I am so thrilled to share the glowing review of my book in @nytimes! "We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance" is out tomorrow. THANK YOU to everyone who helped to make this possible! @SealPress @Wellesley @BasicBooks @thisdaypod nytimes.com/2024/06/02/boo…

Our episode on when Eugene Debs ran for president from a federal prison. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi…