Podcast Episodes

The Big Dig's Big Start w/ Ian Coss [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

The Statues That Represent The United States (1864)

It's July 2nd. This day in 1864, President Lincoln signed a law declaring the chamber previously used as the House of Representatives to be a statuar…

1 year, 8 months ago

Reagan Re-Ups The Voting Rights Act (1982)

It's June 30th. This day in 1982, Ronald Reagan signed a bill re-authorizing the Voting Rights Act, among a lot of pressure to pass the civil rights …

1 year, 9 months ago

The Weird History Of U.S. Debates (Part 2)

Ahead of this week's very weird debate, we take a look at the weird history of how political debates have been structured in the U.S. -- from format,…

1 year, 9 months ago

The Weird History Of U.S. Debates (Part 1)

Ahead of this week's very weird debate, we take a look at the weird history of how political debates have been structured in the U.S. -- from format,…

1 year, 9 months ago

Third Parties Week: Ross Perot Crashes The Debate (1992)

Welcome to Third Party Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that highlight the rhythm of an election cyc…

1 year, 9 months ago

Third Parties Week: John Anderson's Middle Path (1980)

Welcome to Third Party Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that highlight the rhythm of an election cyc…

1 year, 9 months ago

Third Parties Week: Ralph Nader, Spoiler? (2000)

Welcome to Third Party Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that highlight the rhythm of an election cyc…

1 year, 9 months ago

Third Party Week: Who Goes Third Party? w/ Dave Weigel

Welcome to Third Party Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that highlight the rhythm of an election cyc…

1 year, 9 months ago

Lift Every Voice And Sing (1900) [Juneteenth Archive Episode]

Today we're reprising an episode we did for Juneteenth last year, as we get ready for this year's holiday!

It’s June 18th. Today, for Juneteenth, we l…

1 year, 9 months ago