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Carol Moseley-Braun Wears Pants (1992)
It’s November 4th. This day in 1992, Carol Moseley-Braun of Illinois is elected Senator, becoming the first Black woman elected to the Senate, the fi…
4 years, 4 months ago
A Minimum Minimum Wage Increase (1977)
It’s November 2nd. This day in 1977, Jimmy Carter signed legislation to raise the minimum wage to $3.35.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the relativel…
4 years, 4 months ago
Spy vs. Spy in Louisiana (2015)
It’s October 31st. This day in 2015, the campaign of Louisiana Senator David Vitter is in a tailspin after reports of a bungled spying attempt on his…
4 years, 4 months ago
Godless Americans (2008)
It’s October 27th. This day in 2008, an ad endorsed by Elizabeth Dole is running in North Carolina accusing Senate candidate Kay Hagan of being a “go…
4 years, 5 months ago
Central Park's Black Village is Demolished (1857) w/ Bobby Wooten
It’s October 26th. In October of 1857, the residents of Seneca Village, a community mostly comprised of formerly enslaved African-Americans, were for…
4 years, 5 months ago
Lennon's FBI File (1971) w/ Hrishikesh Hirway
It’s October 24th. This day in 1973, former Beatle John Lennon sued the U.S. government, demanding to know whether he was under FBI surveillance.
Jod…
4 years, 5 months ago
Billy Beer (1978)
It’s October 21st. In October 1978, the Falls City Brewing Company ceased production of Billy Beer, a cheap brew endorsed by the younger brother of P…
4 years, 5 months ago
The Textbook Wars Spiral Out of Control (1974)
It’s October 19th. This day in 1974, Kanawha County, West Virginia is embroiled in an increasingly violent battle over a slate of new textbooks being…
4 years, 5 months ago
Why Lincoln Grew A Beard (1860)
It’s October 17th. This day in 1860, in the run-up to the next month’s presidential election, Abraham Lincoln received a letter from an 11-year-old g…
4 years, 5 months ago
The President Who Cried Swine Flu (1976) w/ Jim Hamblin
It’s October 14th. This day in 1976, President Ford invited cameras into the White House as he got his vaccination for the influenza strain that was …
4 years, 5 months ago