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Marion Barry Caught Smoking Crack (1990)
This day, January 19th, 1990, at the end of a joint sting operation by FBI agents and District of Columbia Police, DC Mayor Marion Barry is arrested …
2 years, 2 months ago
The Pentagon, The Building (1943)
It’s January 17th. This day in 1943, the U.S. military has a shiny - and massive - new home.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the design of the bui…
2 years, 2 months ago
America's Biggest Slave Rebellion (1811)
It’s January 16th. This day in 1811, the aftermath of what came to be known as the “German Coast” uprising in the Orleans territory.
Jody, NIki, and …
2 years, 2 months ago
America Drags Its Feet on MLK Day (1986)
It’s January 14th. This day in 1986, Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation that January 15th would be a federal holiday recognizing the contributions o…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Children's Blizzard (1888)
It’s January 11th. In 1888, a massive and quick-moving storm swept across the American Midwest, trapping hundreds of school-children in their schoolh…
2 years, 2 months ago
Jefferson's Wall Between Church and State (1802)
It’s January 9th. In 1802, Thomas Jefferson penned a letter in which he referred to a “wall of separation between church and state.
Jody and Niki dis…
2 years, 2 months ago
Vietnam Draft Lottery Is Exposed (1970) w/ Walt Hickey
It’s January 7th. In 1970, the New York Times published an article with the headline “Statisticians Charge Draft Lottery Was Not Random.”
Jody and Ni…
2 years, 2 months ago
Ike vs. Squirrels (1955) [Archive Episode]
**We’ll be back on Sunday with our first new epsiode of 2024. In the meantime, here’s a treat from the archives!**
It’s March 13th. This day in 1955,…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Great Idaho Beaver Parachute Drop (1948) w/ Ian Chillag
** It’s the final day of the Radiotopia fundraiser! Support the show using this link and you’ll get a 20% discount to our new merch store! https://on…
2 years, 3 months ago
A Bombing At LaGuardia Airport (1975)
** It’s the Radiotopia fundraiser! Support the show using this link and you’ll get a 20% discount to our new merch store! https://on.prx.org/46XCf1R …
2 years, 3 months ago