This Day (An America 250 History Show)

John Brown: The Raid (Part Two)

Our conversation about John Brown continues with a look at how he raised the funds and put together the group that would mount a raid on Harpers Ferry -- and a look at wh

John Brown: Radicalization (Part One)

For the thirty-eighth installment of “50 Weeks That Shaped America” we go to October of 1859, and abolitionist John Brown's raid on the munitions depot in Harpers Ferry,

Introducing "The Speaker: How Nancy Pelosi Changed the Face of Power"

Today we present a show we think you'll love: "The Speaker" from KQED Radio. Before her historic Speakership, even before she got to the House of Representatives, Nancy

FDR And Polio: The Cover-Up (Part 2)

Our conversation about FDR and polio continues with a look at how his public image obscured the fact that he was in a wheelchair -- while the story of his battle with pol

FDR And Polio: The Scourge (Part 1)

For the thirty-seventh installment of “50 Weeks That Shaped America” we go to the 1920s and the moment Franklin Delano Roosevelt contracted polio. We look at how the dise

The Age Of Dark Money w/ Alex Lovit [Some Sunday Context]

Every Sunday during our month-long collaboration with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, Jody Avirgan chats with Alex Lovit, host of the Kettering podcast "The Context.

Citizens United: Corporations Are People Too w/ Celina Stewart (Part Two)

All this month, we're partnering with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation for a series called "Democracy Under Construction." You can find out more about their work at ke

Citizens United: Money Is Speech w/ Celina Stewart (Part One)

All this month, we're partnering with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation for a series called "Democracy Under Construction." You can find out more about their work at ke

Our Dog Whistle Politics w/ Alex Lovit [Some Sunday Context]

Every Sunday during our month-long collaboration with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, Jody Avirgan chats with Alex Lovit, host of the Kettering podcast "The Context.

Southern Realignment: Hunting Where the Ducks Are w/ Eric K. Ward (Part Two)

All this month, we're partnering with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation for a series called "Democracy Under Construction." You can find out more about their work at ke

Southern Realignment: The Impossible Coalition w/ Eric K. Ward (Part One)

All this month, we're partnering with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation for a series called "Democracy Under Construction." You can find out more about their work at ke

Seneca to Prohibition to the 19th w/ Alex Lovit [Some Sunday Context]

Every Sunday during our month-long collaboration with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, Jody Avirgan chats with Alex Lovit, host of the Kettering podcast "The Context.

Seneca Falls: The Legend w/ Deva Woodly (Part Two)

All this month, we're partnering with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation for a series called "Democracy Under Construction." You can find out more about their work at ke

Seneca Falls: The Burnt-Over District w/ Deva Woodly (Part One)

All this month, we're partnering with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation for a series called "Democracy Under Construction." You can find out more about their work at ke

Are We Locked In To Two Parties? w/ Alex Lovit [Some Sunday Context]

Every Sunday during our month-long collaboration with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, Jody Avirgan chats with Alex Lovit, host of the Kettering podcast "The Context.

Bill Of Rights: Factions w/ Dahliah Lithwick (Part Two)

All this month, we’re partnering with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation for a series called “Democracy Under Construction.” You can find out more about their work at ke

Bill Of Rights: We Forgot Freedom w/ Dahliah Lithwick (Part One)

All this month, we’re partnering with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation for a series called “Democracy Under Construction.” You can find out more about their work at ke

Inside A Music Festival w/ Craig Finn [Some Sunday Context]

This past week we talked about Woodstock and the mix of culture, politics, and nostalgia wrapped up in the most famous music festival in U.S. history. Today, Jody chats w

Woodstock: Generation Gap (Part 2)

Our conversation about Woodstock continues with a look at the instant nostalgia for the event, how it captures the mix of culture and politics in the Baby Boomer generati

Woodstock: Before The Mud (Part 1)

For the thirty-second installment of "50 Weeks That Shaped America," we go pehaps the most iconic cultural event in US history -- the Woodstock "Aquarian Exposition" conc