Podcast Episodes

An Aid Ship To Ireland (1847) [Thanksgiving Week]

This Thanksgiving Week, some episodes favorite about community, what binds us -- and food!

It’s May 2nd. In 1847, a US military ship, the USS Jamestow…

4 months ago

"Death By Lightning" and Chester Arthur's Rise (Some Sunday Context)

The new Netflix series "Death By Lightning" focuses on the unexpected rise of James Garfield in the 1880 election, and his assassination by Charles G…

4 months ago

Evacuation Day: NYC's Forgotten Holiday (1783)

It's the last week in November -- on November 25th, 1783, British troops finally left New York City, which had suffered a brutal two years since the …

4 months, 1 week ago

The Myth of The Myth of Lewis & Clark (1805)

It's November 18th. This day in 1805, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark have returned back east to report on their trip to President Jeffe…

4 months, 1 week ago

The Penny Is Dead [Some Sunday Context]

Welcome to our Sunday Context series, where we try and bring you new conversations and episodes from the archives to give a little context for the ne…

4 months, 1 week ago

Sesame Street Premieres (1969)

We continue with part two of our look at the birth of Sesame Street. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the show's premier, how it was received -- and wh…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Birth of Sesame Street (1969)

It's November 11th. This day in 1969, a new show for children is on the airwaves -- Sesame Street.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie dive into a two-part look at…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Utah's Revolutionary Senator (1868)

It's November 6th. This day in 1868, Martha Hughes Cannon becomes the first female state senator in US history, when she beats her husband in a Utah …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sewer Socialist Mayor (1916)

It's Election Day in many parts of the country, including in New York City, which may elect a Democratic Socialist mayor. 100 years ago, many cities …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Japanese Cars, Made In America (1982)

It's October 30th. This day (technically November 2nd) in 1982, a Honda Accord rolls off the assembly line at a new plant in Marysville, Ohio -- the …

5 months ago