It’s December 5th. This day in 1962, comedian Lenny Bruce is arrested in Chicago during a performance at a nightclub. His arrest is ostensibly because of underage patrons at the club, but Bruce had been targeted and arrested a number of times for his use of obscenity, and for making jokes about religion, big business, and more.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discu ... Show More
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Clinton, Lewinsky, FOX & Drudge [Part 1]
This week on “50 Weeks That Shaped America” series, we go to fairly recent history — and the rise of the modern media-driven political scandal. During the government shutdown of 1995, Bill Clinton started a sexual relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. A couple yea ... Show More
42m 46s
Mar 8
The Speech That First Made Lincoln [Some Sunday Context]
For our "Sunday Context" episode, we look at another speech by Abraham Lincoln, one he gave in 1860 at the Cooper Union in New York City. Before the speech, he was relatively unknown and not considered a viable candidate for president in that fall’s election. This speech changed ... Show More
18m 20s
Mar 5
"With Malice Towards None" w/ Jamelle Bouie [Part Two]
We continue our conversation about Lincoln's second inaugural address with a close reading of how it was written and addressed.Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by special guest Jamelle Bouie to break it down, line by line. Be sure to check out his work in the New York Times, on ... Show More
44m 39s
Feb 2021
The Bidens, Bruce Springsteen, Kimye Update, Childhood Dreams and more.
Good morning and welcome to the ride! We stay radio ready. Happy Friday y'all!!! Does The Chief Love Officer have a jealous woman writing in? Bruce Springsteen pleads guilty in a virtual hearing that is tied to tequila shots. Fool #2 reads to us a letter from a runaway slave. A t ... Show More
1h 27m
Sep 2020
Introducing: Blood on the Tracks an iHeartRadio Original
Phil Spector: Murderer. Musical genius. His story is told from the perspective of those who knew him best, his famous so-called friends. Blood On The Tracks is part true crime, part historical fiction, part spoken word lo-fi beat noir brought to you by Jake Brennan, the host of t ... Show More
3m 56s
Apr 2021
Quoi, ma gueule
<p><strong>Colette a une voix sublime, tout le monde le lui dit. </strong>Alors, après 14 ans comme secrétaire bilingue, elle décide de claquer la porte. En décembre 1963, Colette se présente au Petit conservatoire de Mireille, une émission télé à succès, sur les conseils de ses ... Show More
12m 33s