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Run Margaret Run (1964)
It’s January 26th. On this day in 1964, Margaret Chase Smith announced that she was running for the GOP nomination for president.
Jody, Niki, and Kel…
5 years, 2 months ago
Fluoride Scare (1945)
It’s January 24th. On this day in 1945, the town of Grand Rapids, Michigan became the first town in the country to add fluoride to its drinking water…
5 years, 2 months ago
"Blood In The Air" at the Capitol (1861)
It’s January 21st. On this day in 1861, Mississippi Senator Jefferson Davis gave a farewell address in the Senate, announcing that his state (along w…
5 years, 2 months ago
Inauguration Day Special (and Kellie's First Show!)
On this Inauguration Day 2021, we look back at some notable other transition ceremonies, and discuss whether the day is pure symbolism or if it actua…
5 years, 2 months ago
The Pets.Com Implosion (2001) w/ Julia Furlan
It’s January 17th. On this day in 2001, the company pets.com was in the process of liquidating its assets, after just 18 months in existence.
Jody an…
5 years, 2 months ago
Ford's (Second) Assassin (1976)
It’s January 14th. On this day in 1976, Sara Jane Moore was sentenced to life for her attempt to assassinate President Gerald Ford.
Jody and Niki dis…
5 years, 2 months ago
Victory Sausages (1943)
It’s January 12th. On this day in 1943, the US announces limits to the amount of meat Americans could eat, as well as a re-working of the meat conten…
5 years, 2 months ago
Vatican Ties (1984)
It’s January 10th. On this day in 1984, the United States and the Vatican established formal diplomatic relations for the first time in 117 years.
J…
5 years, 2 months ago
Bush Vomits on the Japanese PM (1992)
It’s January 8th. On this day in 1992, President George HW Bush, on a diplomatic trip to Japan, ate some bad food and vomited during a state dinner, …
5 years, 2 months ago
The Nixon Recount Committee (1961)
It’s January 5th. On this day in 1961, Vice President Richard Nixon, acting as President of the Senate, certified the electoral college results of th…
5 years, 2 months ago