Podcast Episodes

Washington's Farewell (Non) Address (1796)

It's September 22nd. This day in 1796, a letter from George Washington appeared in the Philadelphia Daily American Advertiser announcing that he woul…

1 year, 6 months ago

The New York City Pig Wars (1859)

It's September 19th. This day in 1859, New York City declared victory in the war on pigs.

Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why there were so many pigs o…

1 year, 6 months ago

Packwood Sent Packing (1995)

It's September 17th. This day in 1995, Oregon Senator Bob Packwood resigns before he can be expelled for decades of sexual misconduct.

Jody, NIki, and…

1 year, 6 months ago

Georgia's Three Governors Problem (1947)

This day, in 1947, Georgia holds a special election that finally - finally - brings an end to a period in which the state had three people claiming t…

1 year, 6 months ago

Witches (1693) w/ Josh Gondelman [[Archive Episode]]

Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It features comedian Josh Gondelman -- so today we…

1 year, 6 months ago

The "Bra Burner" Myth Is Born (1969) w/ Cristen Conger

Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now!

It's September 8th. This day in 1969, a group calle…

1 year, 6 months ago

Frederick Douglass's Two-Day Escape North (1838)

Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now!

It's September 5th. This day in 1838, Frederick Dou…

1 year, 6 months ago

Roosevelt's "Big Stick" (1901)

Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now!

It's September 3rd. This day in 1901, Vice Presiden…

1 year, 6 months ago

The HIV-Positive Ray Brothers House Is Burned Down (1987) w/ Eric Marcus

Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now!

It's August 29th. This day in 1987, an arson burns …

1 year, 7 months ago

Strom Thurmond's Epic Filibuster -- And Bladder Control (1957)

Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now!

It's August 27th. This day (technically the 28th) i…

1 year, 7 months ago