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dmgold @dmgold123.bsky.social · 11d

this is great, and am only sorry they didn’t make it Oct. 15, the 56th anniversary of the Moratorium teach-in against the Vietnam War

This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · 12d

Announcing a good ol’ fashioned Teach-In in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26th.

We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.

Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.

See you in DC!

A poster announcing a teach-in in washington DC.

Sunday, October 26th - Sunup to Sundown
Washington, DC - The National Mall
“AMERICA’S FRONT YARD”

FEATURING KELLIE CARTER JACKSON, NICOLE HEMMER, DEREK MUSGROVE, NATE DIMEO, TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM, AMANDA SEALES, JODY AVIRGAN, JAMES FALLOWS, MARTHA JONES, MARCIA CHATELAIN, PAUL BUTLER, NATHAN CONNOLLY, AND MORE

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · 12d

So many great folks already on board to participate: @tressiemcphd.bsky.social @jfallows.bsky.social @drmchatelain.bsky.social @amandaseales.bsky.social @marthasjones.bsky.social and more.

Latest info: linktr.ee/historyteachin

This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · 12d

Announcing a good ol’ fashioned Teach-In in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26th.

We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.

Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.

See you in DC!

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Jody Avirgan @jodyavirgan.com · 12d

Well, here's something we're trying. Thanks to @natedimeo.bsky.social @kcarterjackson.bsky.social @pastpunditry.bsky.social for helping spearhead, and to all the great scholars and storytellers who've already signed up.

More info here: linktr.ee/historyteachin

This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · 12d

Announcing a good ol’ fashioned Teach-In in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26th.

We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.

Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.

See you in DC!

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · 12d

Announcing a good ol’ fashioned Teach-In in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26th.

We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.

Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.

See you in DC!

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · 12d

Oh yes.

Marc Olson @molson.bsky.social · 14d

Dont forget the hot George Washington in the Capitol in DC

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · 14d

First part of our episode on chilled speech is out now for all to listen to. You can still watch the full vide if you subscribe to the newsletter. Find it all at thisdaypod.com. Here are some thoughts from @jodyavirgan.com on searching for historical parallels...

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · 17d

We just recorded a two-part review of other moments in US history where political speech has been policied in culture, academia, govt + more. Focusing on Red Scare blacklists + post-9/11 patriotic fervor. Early access full video is in our newsletter for subscribers. open.substack.com/pub/thisdayp...

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Sep 4

Important Vermont content here. The very fun story of the gentleman farmer who won a Senate primary as a joke. As it happens, we recorded this on the same day as we were recording an episode with @vermontgmg.bsky.social -- whose father covered this race. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Fred Tuttle Goes From Mockumentary to Senate Candidate (1998)

Podcast Episode · This Day · 09/04/2025 · 23m

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Sep 4

We had fun doing this episode too, though we got a few notes from Alaskan listeners gently saying "please don't ever try to pronounce Alaskan names again..."

Seamus @seamus8.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Enjoyed your Denali/McKinley episode. What a long political history for that mountain! Thanks for outlining it.

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Jody Avirgan @jodyavirgan.com · Aug 28

Today in the @thisdaypod.com feed, reprising a story about a time when NYC and American cities really were riddled with crime and disorder (with @leonneyfakh.bsky.social) --> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

The Subway Vigilante Shooting (1984) w/ Leon Neyfakh [Archive Favorite]

Podcast Episode · This Day · 08/28/2025 · 31m

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Jody Avirgan @jodyavirgan.com · Aug 25

Right after we recorded our special episode on Trump vs. museums, the administration released a memo called "Trump Is Right About The Smithsonian" -- we linked to it here, in our regular "America250 Watch" newsletter. thisdaypod.substack.com/p/the-war-on...

The War On History Continues...

Plus, can we 'Tryon' those clothes?

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Jody Avirgan @jodyavirgan.com · Aug 24

Hello Sunday - in case you missed it, I got together with @kcarterjackson.bsky.social @pastpunditry.bsky.social earlier this week to react to the latest attacks on the Smithsonian, and the fact that we are... re-litigating how bad slavery was? thisdaypod.substack.com/p/watch-maga...

Video: Maga Vs. Smithsonian, Was Slavery That Bad, More...

Listen now | An emergency video chat

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 25

We did an episode a couple years ago about the original case of flag burning that led to the SCOTUS defense of it as free speech. With Michael from @fivefourpod.bsky.social --> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Jody Avirgan @jodyavirgan.com · Aug 21

My emergency podcast days are gladly behind me, but when the story of the moment involves the Smithsonian, public history, and re-litigating slavery... I had to get with @kcarterjackson.bsky.social and @pastpunditry.bsky.social to discuss. Watch the full thing now in our newsletter.

This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 21

We just published a video chat about the attacks on the Smithsonian, the whole "was slavery that bad" conversation, and more. For our newsletter subscribers -- check it out and support our efforts to cover the work of history in the Trump era now. thisdaypod.substack.com/p/watch-maga...

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 21

We just published a video chat about the attacks on the Smithsonian, the whole "was slavery that bad" conversation, and more. For our newsletter subscribers -- check it out and support our efforts to cover the work of history in the Trump era now. thisdaypod.substack.com/p/watch-maga...

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 21

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · Aug 20

BREAKING: Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips

www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/20/w...

Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips

THE CITY reported the incident to law enforcement and was promptly contacted by the Brooklyn U.S. attorney’s office.

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 20

The Trump admin has stepped up its attacks on the Smithsonian, including how we teach the history of slavery. Lots to say. Tomorrow we're going to record a special reaction episode and make it available to our newsletter subscribers first. Go ahead and sign up now --> thisdaypod.substack.com

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The newsletter home for This Day, a history podcast. Sign up for America250 watch, the home for news and analysis of America's big birthday. Plus, a tour through notable events that happened that week...

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Jody Avirgan @jodyavirgan.com · Aug 12

This has been ringing in my ears since Garrett shared it on the show.

This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 12

What we lose when we lose historical memory. We've gotten a lot of feedback about this message from @vermontgmg.bsky.social in our recent episode -- he has a new WWII oral history out now, and our full conversation is in the This Day podcast feed.

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 12

What we lose when we lose historical memory. We've gotten a lot of feedback about this message from @vermontgmg.bsky.social in our recent episode -- he has a new WWII oral history out now, and our full conversation is in the This Day podcast feed.

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 7

Just yesterday we did an episode about the lesser-known camps in which people of Japanese descent living in Latin America were brought TO the United States to be put in camps. This is not a history to be proud of. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

WWII Internment: Latin Americans in Texas (1944)

Podcast Episode · This Day · 08/05/2025 · 19m

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 7

Just yesterday we did an episode about the lesser-known camps in which people of Japanese descent living in Latin America were brought TO the United States to be put in camps. This is not a history to be proud of. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 4

Take a listen --> podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Texas Dems Flee To Stop Redistricting (Some Context) w/ Harry Enten

Podcast Episode · This Day · 08/04/2025 · 16m

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 4

This is not the first time that Texas Dems have fled the state to stop a redistricting effort. We just re-published our conversation about a 2003 incident. And here's a bit of @jodyavirgan.com from the intro. Episode is out now wherever you get your podcasts!

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Aug 1

A minor rant from @jodyavirgan.com about all the historical markers for *mills* in New England. So many mills!

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This Day (A History Podcast) @thisdaypod.com · Jul 31

We did an episode on this! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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