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This Day in Esoteric Political History

We’re living in unprecedented times. Maybe. In this show, Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer and Kellie Carter Jackson (and guests) take one moment, big or small, from that day in U.S. political history and ... Read more

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"Macaca" (2006) w/ Peter Hamby [[Archive Episode]]

"Macaca" (2006) w/ Peter Hamby [[Archive Episode]]

On Sundays this summer, we’re bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We’ll continue to do new epi... Read more

13 Aug 2023

26mins

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Budd Trips Decker at the '84 Olympics (1984)

Budd Trips Decker at the '84 Olympics (1984)

It’s August 10th. In 1984, at the LA Olympics, South African Zola Budd and American Mary Decker are facing off in the in... Read more

10 Aug 2023

17mins

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Clinton Finds Life On Mars (1996)

Clinton Finds Life On Mars (1996)

It’s August 8th. This day in 1996, President Bill Clinton gives a startling announcement about a rock — ALH84001 — that ... Read more

8 Aug 2023

19mins

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The Roots of "Roots" (1976) [[Archive Episode]]

The Roots of "Roots" (1976) [[Archive Episode]]

On Sundays this summer, we’re bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We’ll continue to do new epi... Read more

6 Aug 2023

16mins

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Clean Up After Your Dog! (1978)

Clean Up After Your Dog! (1978)

It’s August 3rd. This day in 1978, dog owners in NYC are dealing with a whole new reality — they are now responsible for... Read more

3 Aug 2023

18mins

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The Subway Vigilante (1984) w/ Leon Neyfakh

The Subway Vigilante (1984) w/ Leon Neyfakh

It’s August 1st. This day in 1996, a judge ruled that Bernie Goetz still owed his victims millions of dollars in damages... Read more

1 Aug 2023

30mins

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The Irish-American Gun-Runners (1973) w/ Nate Lavey [[Archive Episode]]

The Irish-American Gun-Runners (1973) w/ Nate Lavey [[Archive Episode]]

On Sundays this summer, we’re bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We’ll continue to do new epi... Read more

30 Jul 2023

32mins

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Thunderation! The Speaker Demands Bean Soup (1904)

Thunderation! The Speaker Demands Bean Soup (1904)

It’s July 27th. This day in 1904, Speaker of the House Joseph Cannon (IL) goes to the Capitol dining room expecting to h... Read more

27 Jul 2023

10mins

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The Plot To Blow Up Hell Gate Bridge (1942) w/ Rebecca Seidel

The Plot To Blow Up Hell Gate Bridge (1942) w/ Rebecca Seidel

It’s July 24th. This day in 1942, a trial is wrapping up in New York City centered on a Nazi plot to target a number of ... Read more

25 Jul 2023

22mins

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The Beer Summit (2009) [[Archive Episode]]

The Beer Summit (2009) [[Archive Episode]]

On Sundays this summer, we’re bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We’ll continue to do new epi... Read more

23 Jul 2023

19mins

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