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Same Church, new name! To say Hill City is focused on small groups and equipping individuals in their pursuit of Christ is very true. That's the essence of what we do, but it hardly tells the whole story. For us it's all about connection. Connection to God. Connection to each other. And connection to purpose. From our beginning as a single small group meeting in Adam and Jami McCain's living room in 2005, we've honored the importance of doing life together and authentically knowing Christ mo ...
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We’re living in unprecedented times. Maybe. In this show, Jody Avirgan (538, 30for30, TED) and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt) and Kellie Carter Jackson (Wellesley) take one moment, big or small, from that day in U.S. political history and explore how it might inform our present –– all in about fifteen minutes. New episodes release Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Sign up for the newsletter and more at ThisDayPod.com. We’re also posting about moments from the past @thisdaypod on Threa ...
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Independent Americans is a weekly news show hosted by Paul Rieckhoff. He’s a fighter, a patriot, and an independent political and media force to be reckoned with. After serving as a soldier in Iraq in 2004, Rieckhoff emerged as one of the most dynamic political and social leaders in America. In every episode, he breaks down the most important issues facing our country. And he interviews the most influential and compelling people. He’s taking on Republicans, Democrats—and everyone in between. ...
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How to Beat Anxiety | Adam McCain
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SNL's Political Impact (1974-Present)
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It's October 31st. Happy Halloween! In October 1974, Saturday Night Live premiered and, from the jump, included political satire. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the way that SNL's spoofs have changed, whether their skits have had a political impact -- and why it can be a struggle to do spoofs in the Trump era. This Day In Esoteric Political History…
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305. Election Day is Almost Here. Happy Halloween. Trump The Fascist. Musk’s Secret Meetings With Putin. National Media Finally Focuses on Dan Osborn. North Korean Troops Move Closer to Ukraine. CNN is ...
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Halloween is here and only one thing is scarier than the ghouls and goblins of this year’s elections. Because nothing is scarier than fascists. Or less American. And as we barrel towards the most consequential election of our lifetimes, there is no neutral. No safe space. And there is definitely no sitting this one out. The Washington Post tried an…
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The Harrison-Cleveland Rematch Takes A Pause (1892)
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It's October 29rd. This day in 1892, Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland are locked in a presidential election rematch, but not out on the campaign trail in the final days of the election. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the campaigns both took a pause after Harrison's wife died -- and ask whether we need to do all this campaigning anyway. Th…
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Hamilton's Diss Letter To Adams (1800) w/ Lindsay Chervinsky
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It's October 23rd. This day in 1800, Alexander Hamilton penned a letter titled "The Public Conduct and Character of John Adams." Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Lindsay Chervinsky to talk about why Hamilton wrote the scathing letter, and how it played into the politics of the time, just weeks before that year's election. Lindsay's new book is …
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304. Tom Bowman. Legendary NPR Pentagon Reporter. Will January 6th Happen Again? Gen John Kelly Finally Speaks Out. Hamas Leader Sinwar is Dead. Tulsi Gabbard is No Longer a Self-Proclaimed Independent ...
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This week, as the election draws closer, we’re narrowing the focus on national security. And we’ve got the perfect guest to discuss the topics that keep the watchers up at night and the area that is most likely to produce an October surprise. Tom Bowman is the legendary NPR National Desk reporter who covers the Pentagon along with co-hosting NPR's …
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Mission Sunday | Jason Law
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Reagan's Age and "Youth and Inexperience" Quip (1984)
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It's October 22nd. This day in 1984, Ronald Reagan served up one of the most memorable lines in political history when he said that he would not "exploit, for political purposes, my opponents youth and inexperience." Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why the line was so effective, and how deep the concerns over Reagan's mental fitness really were in t…
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2024 Election Sunday: Trump Is Addled, The New Dark Money
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On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest events -- plus offer some historical perspective. And these will all be video episodes! So if you'd like to watch the conversation, visit our YouTube page. www.youtube.com/@ThisDayPod Today, Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the increasingly addled …
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A Brief History Of Election TV Ads (Part 2)
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We continue our look at the history of television ads in American elections. This episode, how ads got so negative, and who watches TV ads anymore anyway? This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. If you want to support the…
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303. Dan Osborn. The Surging Independent Vet for Senate in Nebraska Returns. Gen Milley Calls Trump a Fascist. Jimmy McCain Endorses Harris. North Korean Troops in Ukraine. Steven Seagal Loves Putin. Helpers ...
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Welcome back to our groundbreaking “Meet The 2024 Independent Candidates” series—highlighting independent candidates of all kinds, for all levels of office, from all across America. In our last episode we heard from Shelane Etchison, a super badass veteran running for Congress in North Carolina. This episode we have another inspiring veteran. And h…
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A Brief History Of Election TV Ads (Part 1)
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As we wrap up our very informal "media ecosystem week" we take a look at the history of television ads in American elections. This episode, how Madison Avenue execs crafted the first ads for Eisenhower, and how the Johnson "Daisy" ad changed the game in 1964. This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your supp…
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2024 Election Sunday: Obama Scolds, A Podcast Election?
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On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest events -- plus offer some historical perspective. And these will all be video episodes! So if you'd like to watch the conversation, visit our YouTube page. www.youtube.com/@ThisDayPod Today, Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the coin-flip nature of …
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Restoring Relationships | Dr. Keith Brown
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FOX News's First Broadcast (1996) w/ Josh Levin
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We're kicking off a series of episodes about the media environment during the election season. Today, a look at the birth of FOX News Channel. Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Slate's Josh Levin to talk about the launch of FOX News in October 1996. They discuss how the tensions between journalism and partisanship were present in the channel fro…
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302. Shelane Etchison. Independent Vet Making History in North Carolina. Hurricane Milton is Our October Surprise. Dan Osborn Surging in Nebraska. 10/7: One Year Later. Mayor Adams is Killing the Democrats ...
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Welcome back to our groundbreaking “Meet The 2024 Independent Candidates” series—highlighting independent candidates of all kinds, for all levels of office, from all across America. This week, we’re bringing back a powerhouse and fan favorite, Shelane Etchison (@ShelaneEtchison). She’s running for Congress in North Carolina’s 9th District while pre…
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McCain Suspends Campaign To Deal With Financial Crisis (2008)
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It's October 8th. This week in 2008, John McCain announced that he was suspending his campaign in order to focus on dealing with the fallout of the financial crisis. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why McCain felt it was necessary to stop running for president -- and how the move ultimately backfired on him. This Day In Esoteric Political History is…
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2024 Election Sunday: Cross-Party Endorsements, A Race In Stasis
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On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest events -- plus offer some historical perspective. And these will all be video episodes! So if you'd like to watch the conversation, visit our YouTube page. www.youtube.com/@ThisDayPod Today, Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss Liz Cheney's endorsement…
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October Surprise! LIVE w/ Josh Gondelman (Part 2)
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It's the October before a presidential election, which means that some final twists and turns are surely on the way. Jody, NIki, and Kellie were recently joined by comedian Josh Gondelman at This Day's first ever live show, at WBUR's CitySpace in Boston. They talked about the history of October Surprises, from gaffes to unforseen world events, to p…
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301. Travis Endicott. Independent Vet For Mayor of Ridgecrest, Ca. Walz and Vance Clash. #MayorDisaster Indicted. Trump’s Asinine TBI Denial. Israel Gets Nasrallah—and War with Iran. McChrystal Endorses ...
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The Democrats and Republicans are attacking each other on a daily basis. The presidential race is at a fever pitch. And 82% of all new voter registrations are independents. And as both sides try to court the undecideds and pander to their bases, we’ve been busy introducing you to America’s next generation of leaders. Independent leaders that stand …
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Made to Worship | Part 2 | Adam McCain
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October Surprise! LIVE w/ Josh Gondelman (Part 1)
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It's the October before a presidential election, which means that some final twists and turns are surely on the way. Jody, NIki, and Kellie were recently joined by comedian Josh Gondelman at This Day's first ever live show, at WBUR's CitySpace in Boston. They talked about the history of October Surprises, from gaffes to unforseen world events, to p…
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Made to Worship | Part 1 | Adam McCain
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George HW Bush's Pro-Cop Stunt (1988)
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It's September 26th. This day in 1988 George HW Bush holds a rally in Boston featuring police officers who were supporting his campaign -- a stunt meant to rattle his opponent Michael Dukakis, the Governor of Massachusetts. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss the back-and-forth police press conferences that ensued, and the larger question of why Republi…
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300. Nick Batter. Independent Army Vet for Nebraska Legislature. The Cornhusker State is the Epicenter of the Movement. Welcome Back to the US President Zelensky. Independents Will Decide Pennsylvania ...
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For the last four and a half years we’ve brought you some of the most consequential independent voices in America. Celebrities, politicians, athletes. We’ve covered the whole gamut. And it’s all built up to our 2024 Meet The Independent Candidates Series. It’s the only place in media spotlighting independent veteran candidates from around the count…
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Chet Arthur Steps Up (1881)
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It's September 24th. This day in 1881 (actually, September 22nd) Vice President Chester Arthur assumes office after James Garfield dies from an assassination. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how Arthur was really no one's first choice, but nevertheless rose to meet the moment and gravity of the situation. This Day In Esoteric Political History is a …
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Washington's Farewell (Non) Address (1796)
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It's September 22nd. This day in 1796, a letter from George Washington appeared in the Philadelphia Daily American Advertiser announcing that he would not be seeking a third term for president. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the significance of Washington's announcement, how it's often mis-remembered as an actual address -- and why it mattered that…
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The New York City Pig Wars (1859)
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It's September 19th. This day in 1859, New York City declared victory in the war on pigs. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why there were so many pigs on the island of Manhattan, and how the city's expansion created an enormous amount of tension around race, class, health and gentrification. This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of…
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299. Eric Faulkner. Independent Navy Vet for City Council in Temecula, CA. Lara Loomer is Pushing 9/11 Conspiracies on 9/11—and Rolling With Trump. Someone Again Tries to Shoot Him. Jill Stein is Not ...
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It’s 2024 and for some in politics, nothing is sacred. Not Arlington. Not 9/11. Not America. Nothing. And those people have our enemies celebrating. But not Independent Americans. And not on this show. This show is a celebration of the people who put country over party. The people who choose the right way over the easy way. And this show is a celeb…
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Blockbuster Sunday | Part 2 | Adam McCain
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Packwood Sent Packing (1995)
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It's September 17th. This day in 1995, Oregon Senator Bob Packwood resigns before he can be expelled for decades of sexual misconduct. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss Packwood's long record of abuse, which he chronicled in detail in his own diaries -- and why it took so long to finally hold him accountable. This Day In Esoteric Political History is …
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Georgia's Three Governors Problem (1947)
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This day, in 1947, Georgia holds a special election that finally - finally - brings an end to a period in which the state had three people claiming the governor's office. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how Georgia ended up in this constitutional crisis, and the many shenanigans that ensued within the halls of the capitol. This Day In Esoteric Polit…
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298. Reflections on 9/11: 2024 Edition. Harris/Trump Debate Recap. The Taylor Swift Impact on Independents. IVA’s 2024 Independent Veteran Endorsed Candidates. Never Forget, Look for The Helpers & Watch ...
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This year, as we pay respect to the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, your host and 9/11 First Responder, Paul Rieckhoff has a lot to teach us all. About what happened on that day. About what it means. And maybe most importantly, what it will mean for the future. 9/11 was a moment that horrified the world. But in that same moment, it galvanized us. It unif…
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Blockbuster Sunday | Part 1 | Adam McCain
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Correction VS Criticism | Adam McCain
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Witches (1693) w/ Josh Gondelman [[Archive Episode]]
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Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It features comedian Josh Gondelman -- so today we're rerunning and episode with Josh from 2020. This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-wi…
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The "Bra Burner" Myth Is Born (1969) w/ Cristen Conger
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Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's September 8th. This day in 1969, a group called "New York Radical Women" holds a protest at the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the wake of the protest, a very persistent story emerged, despite no evidence to support it: tha…
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Frederick Douglass's Two-Day Escape North (1838)
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Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's September 5th. This day in 1838, Frederick Douglass makes a two-day escape from Maryland to New York City. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how perilous Douglass's trip was, and how he was able to navigate the route from Baltimore to Delaware to Pe…
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297. Damn, Summer is Over Already. Who are the Swing Voters? Trump’s Arlington Controversy Continues. 7 US Troops Injured in…Iraq? Hamas Murders 6 Hostages. Ukraine Hit with Another Massive Rocket Attack ...
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Labor Day weekend was nice–if you got to get away or enjoy it. The weather was lovely in most parts of the country. But summer is now over. School is back in session. The craziest election season of our lifetime is upon us. And damn, summer already seems far away. Trump and Harris are bombing away at full throttle now. And fighting for the coveted …
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Roosevelt's "Big Stick" (1901)
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Come to our first ever live show! In Boston, on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are available now! It's September 3rd. This day in 1901, Vice President Teddy Roosevelt gives remarks in which he refers to his notion that one should "speak softly and carry a big stick." Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss where Roosevelt got that phrase, and how it came t…
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Mountain Top Teachings | Part 4 | Adam McCain
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