We’re living in unprecedented times. Maybe. In this show, Jody Avirgan (538, 30for30, TED) and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt) and Kellie Carter... more
We continue our look at the history of television ads in American elections. This episode, how ads got so negative,... more
As we wrap up our very informal "media ecosystem week" we take a look at the history of television ads... more
On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest... more
We're kicking off a series of episodes about the media environment during the election season. Today, a look at the... more
It's October 8th. This week in 2008, John McCain announced that he was suspending his campaign in order to focus... more
On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest... more
It's the October before a presidential election, which means that some final twists and turns are surely on the way. Jody,... more
It's the October before a presidential election, which means that some final twists and turns are surely on the way. Jody,... more
It's September 26th. This day in 1988 George HW Bush holds a rally in Boston featuring police officers who were... more
It's September 24th. This day in 1881 (actually, September 22nd) Vice President Chester Arthur assumes office after James Garfield dies... more