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War Stories: The Vietnam Draft Lottery Gets Exposed (1970)
In the runup to Memorial Day, we're bringing you some stories from the archives about war and the cost of war. We'll be back with new episodes next w…
1 year, 10 months ago
The "Louie Louie" Freakout (1964)
It's May 16th. This day in 1964, the FBI drops its years-long investigation into the pop song "Louie Louie."
Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why there …
1 year, 10 months ago
Nixon Attacked In Caracas (1958)
It's May 14th. This day in 1958, Vice President Richard Nixon is on a goodwill tour of South America when his motorcade is attacked by a violent mob …
1 year, 10 months ago
The Jefferson Davis Trial That Wasn't (1867)
It's May 12th. This day in 1867, Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederacy, left a courthouse in Richmond after waiting in jail on tre…
1 year, 10 months ago
What Do We Call The President? w/ A.J. Jacobs
Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by author A.J. Jacobs, whose new book "The Year of Living Constitutionally" dives into the weird world of our found…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)
It's May7th. This day in 1882, Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act, aimed at curbing Chinese immigration as fears about Asian immigrants threat…
1 year, 10 months ago
A Deep Dive Into The Cultural Cold War (1960) w/ Benjamen Walker
It's May 5th. This day in 1960, a British theater critic named Kenneth Tynan is hauled before a Senate sub-committee to answer questions about what i…
1 year, 10 months ago
Pepsi Trades Soda For Soviet Warships (1989)
It's May 2nd. This day in 1989, Pepsi cuts a trade deal with the USSR in which it receives 17 submarines, a cruiser, a frigate, and a destroyer.
Jody,…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Columbia Protests (1968)
It's April 30th. This day in 1968, Columbia University asks the NYPD to intervene and break up campus protests. Sound familiar?
Jody, Niki, and Kellie…
1 year, 11 months ago
Veepstakes Week: JFK Picks LBJ (1960)
Welcome to Veepstakes Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that highlight the rhythm of an election cycl…
1 year, 11 months ago