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The Lincoln Coup (1865)
It’s April 14th. Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer, and special guest Jamelle Bouie of the New York Times discuss the assasination of Abraham Lincoln, and what parts of the story history tends not to consi…
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The Amendment That Changed The Senate (1913)
It’s April 9th. Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer, and special guest Jamelle Bouie of the New York Times discuss the passage of the 17th amendment. It changed the way that senators are elected, and the fun…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
Obama's "Bitter Clinger" Comments (2008)
It’s April 7th. Jody Avirgan and Nicole Hemmer discuss the scandal that erupted after candidate Barack Obama made comments at a fundraiser ahead of the Pennsylvania primary. His remarks about “bitter…
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Wilson Gets The Flu (1919)
It’s April 2nd. Jody Avirgan and Nicole Hemmer discuss the Influenza pandemic of 1918-1919. In the spring of 1919, President Wilson got sick on his way to Paris for talks to bring a close to World Wa…
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LBJ Isn't Running (1968)
It’s March 31st. Jody Avirgan and Nicole Hemmer discuss President Johnson’s surprise announcement that he isn’t running for re-election, and how politics can be upended in a tumultuous year like 1968…
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Why You Should Listen To This Day
This Day In Esoteric Political History is hosted by Jody Avirgan, with historians Nicole Hemmer and Kellie Carter Jackson. Our researcher and producer is Jacob Feldman.
Find us online at thisdaypod.co…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago