Best Nicole J Georges Podcasts (2024)

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Veepstakes Week: JFK Picks LBJ (1960) 17:02

30m ago17:02

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Welcome to Veepstakes Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that highlight the rhythm of an election cycle. This week, we are looking at the process of speculating, vetting, and selecting a Vice Presidential pick. Today: How JFK ended up picking Lyndon Johnson as his VP nominee. Its was an incredibly frau…

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Veepstakes Week: The Legend Of The Sarah Palin Cruise Ship (2007) 25:04

5h ago25:04

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Welcome to Veepstakes Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that highlight the rhythm of an election cycle. This week, we are looking at the process of speculating, vetting, and selecting a Vice Presidential pick. Today: We go to Juneau, Alaska, in the spring of 2007 to discuss the conservative-magazine-s…

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Episode 281-Remembering TRINA ROBBINS. Plus Lee Marrs & Mary Wings 1:13:16

1d ago1:13:16

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Today on the podcast, we are remembering beloved friend to the show Trina Robbins, who passed away April 10th, 2024 at age 85. We are rebroadcasting a solo interview from 2016 (before the rotting pumpkin took office), and a live interview Nicole did in 2017 with Trina, Lee Marrs and Mary Wings at Root Division in San Francisco. Enjoy.…

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Ep. 44: A Meaty 3Way (Alliance) Conquers Argentina (S36, E6) 1:20:29

10h ago1:20:29

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Friend of the pod Kat Spada from Feminist Frequency Radio sits in for Nicole this week, as The Amazing Race moves to Argentina for gaymazing challenges that involve recycling and meat puzzles. Can Ricky & César keep Shane and Juan, aka Brokeback Fannypack from overtaking their top position? The girls who like girls, Yvonne and Melissa, and the othe…

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Veepstakes Week: Does A VP Pick Matter? 28:27

4h ago28:27

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Welcome to Veepstakes Week! From time to time this election year, we're going to do some special series that highlight the rhythm of an election cycle. This week, we are looking at the process of speculating, vetting, and selecting a Vice Presidential pick. Today: What are the main considerations that go into a VP pick? What does a good, and not so…

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I Like to Watch Ep. 62—Boogie Nights (1997) 1:30:04

4d ago1:30:04

1:30:04

Back to basics, the boys bring it with Boogie Nights.By Don Hall

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The Great San Francisco Earthquake (1906) 17:02

15h ago17:02

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It's April 18th. This day in 1906, a massive earthquake devastates San Francisco. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the political impact of the quake -- from how it reshaped housing policy, shifted the demographics of the city, and provided a model for disaster response for years to come. Find out more at thisdaypod.com This Day In Esoteric Political …

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Walter Cronkite's America (1962) 22:05

9d ago22:05

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It's April 16th. This day in 1962, Walter Cronkite takes over as the anchor of CBS's evening news program. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how Cronkite quickly became America's most trusted voice -- not just because he played it straight, but because he was willing to show some emotion. They also look at why there may never be a single voice as trus…

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Ep. 43: I Lost My Nut! (S36, E5) 1:10:48

3d ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Sorry for the delay in getting this episode out! Nicole recorded this mere hours before her own amazing race to a meditation retreat, and our production assistant Corky (Karen's cat) kept pausing the recording to give notes. He's very picky.

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George W. Bush Meets With Gay Voters (2000) w/ Neil J. Young 27:04

5d ago27:04

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It's April 14th. This day in 2000, GOP candidate for president George W. Bush meets with a group of "Log Cabin" Republicans to discuss how the GOP can better do outreach to gay conservatives. Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Neil J. Young to talk about the "Austin Twelve" meeting, the big tent approach of the early 2000s, and how gay conservati…

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Democrats Seize Power In South Carolina (1877) 19:31

7d ago19:31

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It’s April 11th. This day in 1877, Democrat Wade Hampton finally becomes the sole Governor of South Carolina after months of in-fighting and maneuvering following the previous fall's election. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how former confederate Democrats were able to regain political power in the aftermath of the Civil War, through the ballot and…

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Marian Anderson Sings On The Steps Of The Lincoln Memorial (1939) 19:09

10d ago19:09

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It’s April 9th. This day in 1939, singer Marian Anderson performs for 75,000 people outdoors on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial -- after being denied the chance to perform in every indoor venue in Washington, DC. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the concert came together, what Anderson meant to the civil rights movement at the time, and the mix…

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Ep. 42: Mama Rat Took Baby Rat Skiing in Medellin (S36, E4) 1:30:51

10d ago1:30:51

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Ajuan Mance, an artist, illustrator and author of many books and comics series joins us on our own megaleg, as The Amazing Race continues in Colombia. A rebus puzzle nearly derails our favorite lady firefighters, Sunny and Bizzy, who at this point are showing more enthusiasm for each other than the girls who like girls who like hiking. Ricky and Cé…

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Wisconsin Tries To Recall Scott Walker (2012) 23:08

11d ago23:08

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It’s April 7th. This day in 2012, there is an effort underway to recall Republican Governor Scott Walker. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the recall effort gained momentum, why this race became a national cause, and why the effort ultimately failed. Find out more at thisdaypod.com This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radio…

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I Like to Watch Ep. 61 — The ‘Burbs (1989) w/ Matt Leslie 1:24:23

20d ago1:24:23

1:24:23

D&D are joined by writer/director Matt Leslie and we get into a heady discussion about The ‘Burbs.By Don Hall

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Why William Henry Harrison Really Died (1841) 16:10

14d ago16:10

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It’s April 4th. This day in 1841, President William Henry Harrison died, just 30 days after his inauguration. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the myth about how Harrison died -- he gave a speech in awful weather - what we really know about his illness; and what kind of president he might have been. Find out more at thisdaypod.com This Day In Esoteri…

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The Richmond Bread Riots (1863) 16:58

21d ago16:58

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It’s April 2nd. This day in 1863, a riot breaks out in the Confederate capitol of Richmond, due to deepening hunger and frustration among residents as the Civil War dragged on. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why the war was so brutal for the residents of Richmond, and how the riots revealed the class dynamic within the city as the confederacy waged…

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Episode 406: Neil J. Young's "Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right" 59:50

19d ago59:50

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In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss – and celebrate! – Neil’s new book, Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Coming Out Republican is now available for order. You can buy Neil’s book here. In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: · Natal…

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Ep. 41: Gays on Top in Colombia (S36, E3) 1:08:46

23d ago1:08:46

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Ricky & César remain strong as they cruise through the first Colombian leg of The Amazing Race, which involves cooking platters of meats, salty abuelas, and squeezing coffee bean baskets between one’s knees. Whither the girls who like girls, Yvonne and Melissa, who get nary an edit in this ep, as the firefighter sheroes prove why they’re shaping up…

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Truman Says He Won't Seek Re-Election (1952) 23:02

18d ago23:02

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It’s March 31st. This day (actually March 29th) President Harry Truman announces that he won’t be seeking the Democratic re-nomination for the election that fall. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why Truman was bowing out in this moment, what that meant for his party’s chances in the fall — and how the story does and doesn’t mirror some of the conver…

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The Slaveowner Executed for Killing His Slave (1839) 17:13

21d ago17:13

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It’s March 27th This day in 1839, a North Carolina man by the name of John Hoover is found guilty and sentenced to be executed for killing a woman he’d enslaved named Mira. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why it was so rare to see slave-owners held accountable in this way, and why the laws around killing enslaved people cut right to the illogic at t…

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DC Plants The Cherry Blossoms (1912) 17:34

23d ago17:34

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It’s March 26th. This day in 1912, First Lady Helen Herron Taft planted two cherry trees in Washington, DC. The trees were a gift from Japan, and have become a staple of spring in the nation’s capital. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the arrival of the trees was the result of a long lobbying campaign, what the trees came to symbolize — and they …

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Ep. 40: Trust, But Verify in the Zona Romantica (S36, E2) 1:10:04

24d ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Melissa, one of the girls who likes girls on The Amazing Race spawns the first lesbian catch phrase of the season. Nicole and KT take bets about whether or not she’s a Virgo or a Scorpio. This season continues to SERVE gaymazingness and intrigue, as Ricky and Cesar, and Yvonne and Melissa finish in the top 5. KT shares more insider gaycation info a…

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Lincoln's Avenger And The Aftermath Of Assassination (1894) [[Archive Episode]] 17:59

25d ago17:59

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Today we’re bringing you a favorite recent episode, in part because there’s a new series on Apple TV about the aftermath of the Lincoln Assassination. Enjoy! /// It’s August 30th. This day in 1894, a man by the name of Thomas H “Boston” Corbett is presumed dead in a fire in Minnesota. Boston Corbett led a troubled life, particularly over the previo…

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I Like to Watch Ep. 60 — The Landlord (1970) w/ J. Nicole Brooks 1:52:23

27d ago1:52:23

1:52:23

Introducing to the pod, J. Nicole Brooks (aka Nikki Brooks, aka Docta Slick) and her chosen film, The Landlord, directed by Hal Ashby. This one’s a trip, gang!By Don Hall

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Montana Enshrines a Right To Privacy (1972) 22:56

28d ago22:56

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It’s March 21st. This day in 1972, a group of 100 regular citizens are meeting to re-write Montana’s constitution. Among other provisions, the new document enshrines a “right of privacy.” Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why this right worked its way into the new document — and why the constitutional convention should take place in more states more o…

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The First Government Shutdown Fight (1879) 20:27

1M ago20:27

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It’s March 19th. This day in 1879, a small group of Southern Democrats is holding up budget appropriations bills in order to force a fight over federal troops in the South. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how, for the first time, a government shutdown became a proxy war for a bigger political battle — and how it mirrors the many shutdown battles we …

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Ep. 39: Girls Who Like Girls Who Like the Amazing Race (S36, E1) 1:13:36

1M ago1:13:36

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We are BACK, and both Karen and Nicole have a lot of annoying Puerto Vallarta expertise to share, as they marvel at this season’s gaymazing cast. Which butch daddy are both hosts enamored with in between their distracted chatter about The Traitors US, UK, Australia and New Zealand? And what do they make of this season’s LGBTQ+ abundance? Maya and R…

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The Shamrock Summit (1985) 15:12

1M ago15:12

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s March 16th. This day in 1985, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney met for what came to be known as “The Shamrock Summit,” which started to repair frayed relations between the two countries. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why a shared Irish heritage became the focal point for the meet…

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FDR Says Bottoms Up (1933) 14:04

1M ago14:04

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It’s March 14th. This day in 1933, just over a week after taking office, President Frankin Roosevelt announces that a top priority is legalizing 3.2% alcohol beer. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why FDR was so keen on legalizing beer sales, how it fit into his economic recovery program, and how Americans rejoiced at the return of their low-ABV suds…

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Kennedy's Latin American Marshall Plan (1964) 15:38

1M ago15:38

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It’s March 12th. This day in 1961, President John F Kennedy is hosting a couple hundred Latin American diplomats to lay out his vision for the “Alliance for Progress,” an ambitious plan to support democracy and economic development throughout the region. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how this effort mirrored some of the elements of The Marshall Pl…

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Hoover Almost Takes Over Baseball (1951) 19:43

1M ago19:43

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It’s March 10th. This day in 1951, the owners of Major League Baseball are looking for a new commissioner, and a surprising name appears on the list — FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why Hoover was a candidate, and what these two institutions — the FBI and MLB — meant in the post-war era. Sign up for our newsletter! Get…

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I Like to Watch Ep. 59 — Dead Man (1995) w/ Derek Hayes 1:22:57

1M ago1:22:57

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Joining us today is Derek Hayes and, in addition to plugging his brand new documentary, he chose the 1995 Jim Jarmusch classic Dead Man.By Don Hall

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When "Primary" Became A Verb (2004) 18:27

1M ago18:27

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It’s March 4th. This day in 2004, Pat Toomey is challenging Republican Senator Arlen Specter in the Pennsylvania senate race — trying to outflank him from the right in the state’s primary. Jody, Niki, and Kellie look back at the moment where “to primary someone” became a political phenomenon, and talk to Nick Troiano of Unite America about why the …

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Episode #280-CHICKEN RESCUE! with Cathy de la Cruz. Plus Unsolicited Vegan Food Reviews, pod drama, NEW GLASSES and more. 56:21

1M ago56:21

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We are over the moon to have known Sagittarius Cathy de la Cruz join us to discuss a CHICKEN RESCUE on the streets of Brooklyn. PLUS! Dawn defends her honor, reviews something called Giggles, Morgan & Dawn review CAROB MOLASSES together, Nicole tries it, and talks about getting NEW GLASSES, and MORE. Tune in!…

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The Ask President Carter 1-900 Number (1977) 16:53

1M ago16:53

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It’s March 5th. This day in 1977, President Jimmy Carter and CBS’s Walter Cronkite took phone calls, unfiltered, from Americans all over the country who had dialed into 1-900-242-9611. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss what happened during the Dial-A-President experiment, the logistics of how it all came together, and how it serves as a perfect snapsh…

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Hangers On Week: Al Smith and Remakes The Democratic Party 23:18

2M ago23:18

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Throughout this election year, we’re going to be doing a few special series tied to the notable stretches in an election cycle, from primaries to conventions and October surprises and more. This is “Hangers-On Week” our look at the point in the primary calendar where candidates are, for one reason or another, still hanging around. For our final epi…

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Hangers On Week: Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition 21:40

2M ago21:40

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Throughout this election year, we’re going to be doing a few special series tied to the notable stretches in an election cycle, from primaries to conventions and October surprises and more. This is “Hangers-On Week” our look at the point in the primary calendar where candidates are, for one reason or another, still hanging around. For the third epi…

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Hangers On Week: Sowing The Seeds of Trump 17:03

2M ago17:03

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Throughout this election year, we’re going to be doing a few special series tied to the notable stretches in an election cycle, from primaries to conventions and October surprises and more. This is “Hangers-On Week” our look at the point in the primary calendar where candidates are, for one reason or another, still hanging around. For the second ep…

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Hangers On Week: Why Candidates Stick Around w/ Amy Walter 30:11

2M ago30:11

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Throughout this election year, we’re going to be doing a few special series tied to the notable stretches in an election cycle, from primaries to conventions and October surprises and more. This is “Hangers-On Week” our look at the point in the primary calendar where candidates are, for one reason or another, still hanging around. For the first epi…

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I Like to Watch Ep. 58 —George Gallo—The Taking of Pelham 123 (1974) 1:23:29

2M ago1:23:29

1:23:29

Donnie and Don bring on the legendary George Gallo (Midnight Run, Bad Boys, Trapped in Paradise) and have conversation about a movie he likes to watch—The Taking of Pelham 123 among a lot of great deviations.By Don Hall

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Malcolm X Is Assassinated (1965) 19:22

2M ago19:22

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It’s February 22nd. This day (February 21st, in fact) in 1965, Malcolm X is assassinated as he’s giving a speech at a Harlem ballroom. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why X felt as if his killing was almost an inevitability, why the details of that day remain murky — and how two of the accused were exonerated decades later. Sign up for our newslette…

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Dick Cheney Shoots His Friend In The Face (2006) 19:12

2M ago19:12

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It’s February 20th. This day in 2006, the news — and the jokes — are swirling about the incident that took place earlier in the month, when Vice President Dick Cheney shot his hunting partner Harry Whittington on a Texas ranch. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why it took so long for the news of the incident to come out, why Whittington apologized to…

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NJ Law Calls For "Gradual Emancipation Of Slaves" (1804) 18:21

2M ago18:21

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It’s February 18th. This day in 1804, the Northern state of New Jersey passed a law that included a call for a “gradual emancipation of slaves.” Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the laws around abolition and the reality on the ground often differed considerably — but how in cases like this, you also had the law codifying the slow transition away …

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The FDR Assassination Attempt (1933) 17:11

2M ago17:11

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It’s February 15th. This day in 1933, in Miami, Giuseppe Zangara pulled out a pistol and, while yelling “too many people are starving!” fired at President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why Zangara was trying to kill FDR, the others who were hurt in the incident — and the true “what if” in American history had Zanga…

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Mandela Released From Prison (1990) 23:20

2M ago23:20

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It’s February 13th. This day — actually, February 11th — in 1990, South African leader Nelson Mandela emerges from prison after 27 years. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how attempts to keep Mandela out of the limelight backfired during his imprisonment, and how he once again picked up the freedom cause. Sign up for our newsletter! Get your hands on…

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The First Execution By Gas Chamber (1924) 18:59

2M ago18:59

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It’s February 11th. This day in 1924, the State of Nevada executed a man named Gee Jon, using the gas chamber for the first time as capital punishment. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how the adoption of gas reflected the Progressive Era, and how the way we kill people often tells us a lot about the time we’re living in. Sign up for our newsletter! …

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I Like to Watch Ep. 57 — Kill Bill 1 & 2 (2003/2004) 1:24:15

2M ago1:24:15

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The two D’s dive into Tarantino’s opus to the king fu movies of the 60’s and 70’s with the tale of The Bride on a mission to Kill Bill (2003/2004).By Don Hall

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Lockheed Caught Bribing The Japanese Government (1976) 19:23

2M ago19:23

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It’s February 8th. This day in 1976, officials for defense and airline manufacturer Lockheed Martin admit to spending millions of dollars to bribe Japanese government officials. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how the Lockheed bribes were exposed, and how they were part of a larger era of multinational corporate meddling and corruption — as companie…

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