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Rockefeller Republicans (1974)
It’s August 20th. On this day in 1974, Gerald Ford announced Nelson Rockefeller of New York as his pick for Vice President.
Jody and Niki discuss how…
5 years, 7 months ago
The Dakota War and the Mankato Hanging (1862)
It’s August 18th. On this day in 1862, fighting broke out in southern Minnesota between Dakota Indians and the United States. Later in the year, 38 D…
5 years, 7 months ago
Election Sunday: Adlai and The Always-Rans (1952) w/ Harry Enten
It’s August 16th. On this day in 1956, Adlai Stevenson accepted the nomination for Democratic candidate for president. It was the second election in …
5 years, 7 months ago
Ebola (2014) w/ Andy Slavitt
It’s August 13th. On this day in 2014, deaths from Ebola passed 1,000 in four West African nations. Over the summer and fall fears about Ebola would …
5 years, 7 months ago
RBG Arrives (1993) w/ Dahlia Lithwick
It’s August 11th. On this day in 1993, Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her first full day on the Supreme Court.
Jody and Niki are joined by Dahlia Lithwick…
5 years, 7 months ago
Election Sunday: How Third Parties Happen (1848)
It’s August 9th. On this day in 1848, former President Martin Van Buren was nominated as the presidential nominee for the breakaway Free Soil Party. …
5 years, 7 months ago
The Case Of The Missing Judge (1930)
It’s August 6th. On this day in 1930, NY Judge Joseph Force Crater disappeared after getting dinner and heading to a Broadway show. He was never seen…
5 years, 7 months ago
Braceros (1942)
It’s August 4th. On this day in 1942, the US started an immigration program for “braceros,” agricultural workers from Mexico who came to work on farm…
5 years, 7 months ago
Election Sunday: Reagan's Dog Whistle (1980)
It’s August 2nd. On this day in 1980, Ronald Reagan kicked off his 1980 presidential general election campaign with a speech at the Neshoba County Fa…
5 years, 7 months ago
How We Got "In God We Trust" (1956) w/ Kevin M Kruse
It’s July 30th. On this day in 1956, Congress approved a bill to adopt “In God We Trust” as the official motto of the United States, mandating that i…
5 years, 7 months ago