This Day
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Episodes
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Rating

This Day

by Jody Avirgan & Radiotopia

Category
History
Frequency
Updated Weekly
Language
English
“This Day” takes you beyond the head-spinning headlines of today and into the unexpected historical moments that have shaped American politics. Hosted by Jody Avirgan (538), and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt), and Kellie Carter Jackson (Wellesley), each episode explores a moment from that day in U.S. political history to uncover its lasting impact. On Sunday episodes, Jody, Niki and Kellie react to current news with their usual mix of humor, analysis, and historical perspective.New episod...

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Recent Reviews

Everything is about climate change and racism?

USS Shiloh Veteran5/19/2026

Truths mingled with political slanting.

Favorite!

FashionandFaith5/12/2026

One of my absolute favorite podcasts. I never miss an episode. One thing I’ve noticed lately is that it seems like Kellie is talked over quite a bit. She is cut off or her point isn’t fully taken in…it could be editing, but it isn’t a good look. That said, I’m not going anywhere. Just an observation. Still a 5-star pod.

Excellent & Relevant

cjfranck4/7/2026

I’ve been a day one listener and enjoy the three hosts, their insights, and chemistry. Only two comments that would improve the listener experience: 1) Eliminate the message breaks that occur barely a minute into each episode; and 2) Discontinue recommendation episodes in the podcast feed. Cheers!

Essential listening for me

Jesse Dutton-Kenny12/19/2025

Love these short snippets of history and the “Sunday Context” series. The hosts have great chemistry and communicate nuance in a short span of time so well.

Sure

iioooiutcg10/25/2025

PLLEEEEAAASE TAKE OUT THESE OTHER SUGGESTED PODS they’re sooooo irrelevant to this pod. It’s a good pod I just can’t figure out why I just skipped 4.5 minutes skipping ads in the beginning that’s like 25% of the podcast. Other short form are not this bad. If it’s just cash please say it up front so I know when to skip to we get it our attention is money