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Nixon Sneaks Into China (1972)
It’s March 9th. In 1972, President Richard Nixon made a surprise visit to China, meeting with leaders and sending images back home that shocked Ameri…
3 years, 2 months ago
Lincoln's Almost-Assassin (1869)
It’s March 7th. IN 1869, President Andrew Johnson pardoned a man by the name of Samuel Arnold — who had been imprisoned for five years for plotting t…
3 years, 2 months ago
Superman Gets Sold For $130 (1938) w/ Glen Weldon
It’s March 5th. In 1938, the two original creators of Superman sold the character to what would become DC Comics for $130.
Jody, NIki, and Kellie are…
3 years, 2 months ago
Thatcher Meets Reagan (1981) w/ Dan Snow
It’s March 2nd. In 1981, in late February, UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher travelled to the United States to meet with new US President Ronald Re…
3 years, 2 months ago
Clinton In Quebec (1995)
It’s February 27th. This day in 1995, President Bill Clinton is in Canada, where he offers seemingly-bland remarks about the country, but ones that a…
3 years, 2 months ago
Good Sport Week: Aging and Growth
Jody has a new podcast series! It’s called “Good Sport” and all this week we’re featuring episodes. Be sure to find it wherever you get your podcasts…
3 years, 2 months ago
Good Sport Week: What Stadiums Can Teach Us
Jody has a new podcast series! It’s called “Good Sport” and all this week we’re featuring episodes. Be sure to find it wherever you get your podcasts…
3 years, 2 months ago
Fat Tuesday Special: Integrating Mardis Gras (1992) w/ Oliver Thomas
It’s Fat Tuesday, Jody is in New Orleans, and today we’re bringing you an episode we did last year about the integration of Mardis Gras. It’s one of …
3 years, 2 months ago
Good Sport Week: Limbaugh and Sports Talk (2003)
Jody has a new podcast series! It’s called “Good Sport” and all this week we’re featuring episodes. Be sure to find it wherever you get your podcasts…
3 years, 2 months ago
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day (1988)
It’s February 16th — Elizabeth Peratrovich Day!
Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss the life and work of Alaska Native activist Elizabeth Peratrovich.
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3 years, 3 months ago