

This Day (An America 250 History Show)
Jody Avirgan & Radiotopia
To mark our 250th birthday, “This Day” presents "50 Weeks That Shaped America," a series of deep dives into the stories that brought us to this moment. "This Day" takes you beyond the head-spinning headlines of today and into the unexpected historical moments that have shaped American politics and culture. 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 episodes released Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Lots more on our Instagram page, YouTube, and newsletter. Find it all at thisdaypod.com.This Day is a proud member of the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the This Day (An America 250 History Show):

#1 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Roots
The Saga of an American Family

#2 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Warmth of Other Suns
The Epic Story of America's Great Migration

#3 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Barn

#4 Mentioned in 2 episodes
When the Sea Came Alive

#5 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Flags of Our Fathers

#6 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Gone with the Wind
#7 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Devil Reached Toward the Sky

#8 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Force and Freedom

#9 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The rediscovery of North America

#10 Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Memory Palace
True Short Stories of the Past

#11 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Oppenheimer

#12 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

#13 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Jaws
#14 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Magic in the Air, The Myth, the Mystery and the Soul of the Slam Dunk

#15 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Undaunted Courage
Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West

#16 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Autobiography of Malcolm X

#17 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Pappy Land
#18 Mentioned in 1 episodes
House of Diggs
The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs Jr.
#19 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Cigarette, A Political History
#20 Mentioned in 1 episodes















