Podcast Episodes

Jim Traficant Heads To Jail, Toupee And All (2002)

It's August 1st. This day in 2002, Congressman James Traficant of Ohio has been expelled from Congress for bribery and corruption, only the second me…

1 year, 7 months ago

The Mother Of Miami (1896)

It's July 28th. This day in 1896, residents vote to incorporate the city of Miami, Florida.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the birth of Miami was …

1 year, 8 months ago

Jesse Owens v Hitler, Behind The Scenes (1936)

It's July 27th. Today we mark the start of the Olympics by looking at one of the most famous -- and perhaps apocryphal -- moments in Olympics history…

1 year, 8 months ago

A Record Election-Year Heat Wave (1936)

It's the middle of July. In 1936, much of the country -- especially the Midwest -- is experiencing record heat.

Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why the…

1 year, 8 months ago

"Pretendians" And The Politics Of Native Identity (1934) w/ Angel Ellis and Robert Jago

It's July 22nd. This day in 1934, FDR has signed the "Indian Reorganization Act," which provided economic relief to many tribes, but also came with p…

1 year, 8 months ago

The Thiokol Weapons Plant Explosion (1971) w/ Patrick Longstreth

In 1971, a massive explosion at the Thiokol plant in Woodbine, Georgia shook the small town and killed 29 workers, injuring dozens of others.

Jody, Ni…

1 year, 8 months ago

Reagan says "MAGA" (1980)

It's July 18th. This day in 1980, Ronald Reagan accepted the Republican nomination for president. His speech included the phrase "let's make American…

1 year, 8 months ago

'A Harvest Of Death' And The Power Of Photography (1863) w/ Robert Sullivan

It's July 15th. This day in 1863, photographer Timothy O'Sullivan has taken a photo of dead soldiers at Gettysburg called "A Harvest of Death." It wo…

1 year, 8 months ago

The Real Free State of Jones (1863) [Archive Favorite]

[[It's the heart of the summer, which means that our crew is taking some breaks here and there. In the meantime, we'll bring you some favorite episod…

1 year, 8 months ago

A Bombing At LaGuardia Airport (1975) [Archive Favorite]

[[It's the heart of the summer, which means that our crew is taking some breaks here and there. In the meantime, we'll bring you some favorite episod…

1 year, 8 months ago