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MLK at Riverside (1967) w/ Peniel Joseph
It’s April 4th. This day in 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr delivers his “Beyond Vietnam” speech at Riverside Church in New York City.
Jody, Niki, and K…
5 years, 1 month ago
Blowing Smoke
It’s April 1st. This day in the early 1980s, a surprising discovery at Mt Vernon.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie talk about George Washington, conspiracy the…
5 years, 1 month ago
The Rosenbergs (1951) w/ Jamelle Bouie
It’s March 30th. This day in 1951, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg are convicted of spying in order to share nuclear secrets with the U.S.S.R. They would …
5 years, 1 month ago
Three Mile Meltdown (1979)
It’s March 28th. This day, in 1979, a partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear facility outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Jody, Niki, and Ke…
5 years, 1 month ago
I'm On A Boat (1933)
It’s March 25th. This day in 1933, the USS Sequoia is commissioned as a presidential yacht.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the long and strange histo…
5 years, 1 month ago
Illinois Blazes A Trail (1872)
It’s March 23rd. This day in 1872, the Illinois becomes the first state to pass a law guaranteeing equal employment for women.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie…
5 years, 1 month ago
La Masacre de Ponce (1937) w/ Alana Casanova-Burgess
It’s March 21st. On Palm Sunday, 1937, a peaceful march in Ponce. Puerto Rico was attacked by police who shot and killed 19 Puerto Ricans, including …
5 years, 1 month ago
Terri Schiavo's Right To Die (2005)
It’s March 18th. This day in 2005, a feeding tube was removed from Terri Schiavo for the final time. She would die later that month.
Jody, Niki, and …
5 years, 1 month ago
3000 Troops To Honduras (1988)
It’s March 16th. This day in 1988, President Reagan ordered 3000 US troops to Honduras, along the border with Nicaragua.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discu…
5 years, 1 month ago
The Newburgh Conspiracy (1783)
It’s March 14th. This day in 1783, George Washington gave an address to his troops camped in Newburgh, NY, that averted a possible coup attempt.
Jody…
5 years, 2 months ago