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Elected While In A Coma (1980)
It’s November 5th. This day in 1980, voters in the Maryland 5th Congressional District have just re-elected Gladys Noon Spellman — despite the fact t…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Unmarked Grave (2019) w/ Joe Richman
It’s November 2nd. This day in 2019, New York City began a process of opening up Hart Island to the public, after centuries of using the space to bur…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Americans Fighting In Spain (1938) w/ Adam Hochschild
It’s October 31st. This day in 1938, hundreds of thousands gather in Barcelona, Spain, to say thanks and bid farewell to the thousands of foreign vol…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Donora Killer Smog (1948)
It’s October 29th. This day in 1948, a heavy, pollutant-laden fog is sitting over the Pennsylvania town of Donora. Over the course of five days, doze…
2 years, 6 months ago
NOW is Next (1966)
It’s October 25th. This day in 1966, a group gathers for the first conference of the National Organization for Women, aka NOW.
Jody, NIki, and Kellie…
2 years, 6 months ago
Colin + Obama (2008) w/ Leah Wright Rigueur
It’s October 24th. This day in 2008, former secretary of state Colin Powell goes on Meet the Press and endorses Barack Obama for president — over his…
2 years, 6 months ago
"The Jazz Singer" and Hollywood Empire (1927) w/ Walt Hickey
It’s October 22nd. This day in 1927, Americans are flocking to the theaters to watch “The Jazz Singer,” the first major “talkie” film.
Jody, Niki, an…
2 years, 6 months ago
Trump Shows Up In New Hampshire (1987) w/ Robert Fleegler
It’s October 19th. This day in 1987, real estate mogul Donald Trump was invited to New Hampshire to give a speech to a local GOP group. He bragged ab…
2 years, 6 months ago
Carter Restores Jefferson Davis's Citizenship (1978)
It’s October 17th. This day in 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a resolution that passed Congress to restore the citizenship of Jefferson Davis, p…
2 years, 7 months ago
"Operation Clark County" Totally Backfires (2004)
It’s October 15th. This day in 2004, voters in the swing region of Clark County, Ohio are receiving letters encouraging them to vote for John Kerry —…
2 years, 7 months ago