This Day (An America 250 History Show)
This Day, hosted by Jody Avirgan with historians Nicole Hemmer and Kellie Carter Jackson, covers unexpected moments in U.S. political history through a 50-week America 250 series. The show has 978 episodes with new releases on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, typical length about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Weekly American political history for an engaged, educated audience of 20,000+ listeners
- Three releases per week, with 978 episodes building a long back catalogue
- Hosted by a data journalist and two historians, giving credible, analytical framing
- Radiotopia network membership and a 4.5 Apple rating from 990 ratings
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, interview
- Tone
- analytical, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- RadiotopiaPRX
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
A Radiotopia donation link ('Support the Show!') appears in the feed, and the description names Radiotopia network membership; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'John Brown: The Raid' and 'Citizens United' cover violent and partisan historical and political subjects, though the show is not explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thisdaypod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1502728938 |
| RSS feed | thisday.feed.electionhistory.show/ |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| John Brown: The Raid (Part Two) | 2026-10-15 | 38 min |
| John Brown: Radicalization (Part One) | 2026-10-13 | 44 min |
| Introducing "The Speaker: How Nancy Pelosi Changed the Face of Power" | 2026-10-09 | 43 min |
| FDR And Polio: The Cover-Up (Part 2) | 2026-10-08 | 40 min |
| FDR And Polio: The Scourge (Part 1) | 2026-10-06 | 36 min |
| The Age Of Dark Money w/ Alex Lovit [Some Sunday Context] | 2026-10-04 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
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…
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About This Day (An America 250 History Show)
This Day is a history and politics podcast hosted by Jody Avirgan, with historians Nicole Hemmer and Kellie Carter Jackson, according to the feed and the website thisdaypod.com. The show runs 978 episodes, released on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, with a typical length of about 40 minutes. Each episode explores a moment from a given day in U.S. political history, and a 50-week America 250 series covers the stories that shaped the country.
Apple Podcasts lists 990 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars. Listener figures are estimates rather than published numbers; based on ratings and show age, the show likely reaches around 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 35 and over. The show is a member of the Radiotopia network from PRX and carries a Radiotopia donation link. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Brands interested in civic education, history publishing or politically engaged adults fit this show best. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. This Day (An America 250 History Show) can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about This Day (An America 250 History Show)
How much does This Day charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener estimates and are not published by the show.
What is This Day about?
This Day is a history podcast hosted by Jody Avirgan with historians Nicole Hemmer and Kellie Carter Jackson. Each episode explores a moment from a given day in U.S. political and cultural history.
How do I contact This Day about sponsoring an episode?
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