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Veepstakes Week: Does A VP Pick Matter?
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…
2 years ago
The Great San Francisco Earthquake (1906)
It's April 18th. This day in 1906, a massive earthquake devastates San Francisco.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the political impact of the quake -- …
2 years ago
Walter Cronkite's America (1962)
It's April 16th. This day in 1962, Walter Cronkite takes over as the anchor of CBS's evening news program.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how Cronkite…
2 years, 1 month ago
George W. Bush Meets With Gay Voters (2000) w/ Neil J. Young
It's April 14th. This day in 2000, GOP candidate for president George W. Bush meets with a group of "Log Cabin" Republicans to discuss how the GOP ca…
2 years, 1 month ago
Democrats Seize Power In South Carolina (1877)
It’s April 11th. This day in 1877, Democrat Wade Hampton finally becomes the sole Governor of South Carolina after months of in-fighting and maneuver…
2 years, 1 month ago
Marian Anderson Sings On The Steps Of The Lincoln Memorial (1939)
It’s April 9th. This day in 1939, singer Marian Anderson performs for 75,000 people outdoors on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial -- after being deni…
2 years, 1 month ago
Wisconsin Tries To Recall Scott Walker (2012)
It’s April 7th. This day in 2012, there is an effort underway to recall Republican Governor Scott Walker.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the recal…
2 years, 1 month ago
Why William Henry Harrison Really Died (1841)
It’s April 4th. This day in 1841, President William Henry Harrison died, just 30 days after his inauguration.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the myth …
2 years, 1 month ago
The Richmond Bread Riots (1863)
It’s April 2nd. This day in 1863, a riot breaks out in the Confederate capitol of Richmond, due to deepening hunger and frustration among residents a…
2 years, 1 month ago
Truman Says He Won't Seek Re-Election (1952)
It’s March 31st. This day (actually March 29th) President Harry Truman announces that he won’t be seeking the Democratic re-nomination for the electi…
2 years, 1 month ago