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The Great Boston Molasses Flood (1919) w/ Cara Giaimo
It’s January 16th. This day in 1919, the North End neighborhood of Boston is digging out from under 2.3 million gallons of molasses, which flooded ci…
4 years, 2 months ago
The Hawaii (False) Missile Alert (2018)
It’s January 13th. This day in 2018, at 8:07am, residents of Hawaii received a disturbing alert on their phones: BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO …
4 years, 2 months ago
The Harrisburg Seven's Plot to Kidnap Kissinger (1971)
It’s January 11th. This day in 1971, the federal government charged a group of anti-war activists, led by Catholic priest Father Phillip Berrigan, in…
4 years, 2 months ago
Declaring "War" on Poverty (1964)
It’s January 9th. In 1964, in his State of the Union speech, president Johnson declared “war on poverty.” It was part of his ambitious Great Society …
4 years, 2 months ago
January 6th, In Context (2021)
This episode, a conversation about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol one year ago, and how the stories and themes we’ve discussed on this show can…
4 years, 2 months ago
"The Body" Becomes Governor (1999)
It’s January 4th. This day in 1999, former wrestler Jesse Ventura is sworn in as Governor of Minnesota.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss “The Body’s” i…
4 years, 2 months ago
'21 Favorite: The Cussing Parrot (1845)
Heading into 2022, we’re re-airing a couple favorite episodes from the year, and bringing you a couple special episodes. We’ll be back live in the ne…
4 years, 3 months ago
'21 Favorite: NYC Slavery Revolt (1712)
Heading into 2022, we’re re-airing a couple favorite episodes from the year, and bringing you a couple special episodes. We’ll be back live in the ne…
4 years, 3 months ago
'21 Favorite: Zoot Suit Riots (1943) w/ Emily Spivack
Heading into 2022, we’re re-airing a couple favorite episodes from the year, and bringing you a couple special episodes. We’ll be back live in the ne…
4 years, 3 months ago
Favorite: A History of the War On Christmas (Part 2) w/ Michael Hobbes
Part 2 of one of our favorite — and most timely — episodes ever. We’ll be back with live episodes in 2022.
Our guest this episode is Michael Hobbes, …
4 years, 3 months ago