President William Howard Taft became the first Commander-in-Chief to throw the ceremonial first pitch on 14th April, 1910.
Taft's participation cemented baseball as the quintessential American sport, in a period when it was still shedding its dodgy image.
The game’s enduring popularity ensured that the tradition persisted for over a century, with each pre ... Show More
Mar 4
John Lennon's Jesus Controversy
John Lennon's controversial statement that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus was first published in the London Evening Standard on 4th March, 1966. The reporter, Maureen Cleave, documented the eccentricities of Lennon's life and his dissatisfaction with fame and wealth; hi ... Show More
12m 39s
Aug 2025
Fudd Around and Start A Podcast
In the premiere episode of Fudd Around and Find Out, Azzi Fudd and Ashanti Plummer come in hot off WNBA All-Star Weekend with stories, laughs, and zero filter. The duo kick things off with a deep dive into the origins of their friendship and the ‘why’ behind launching this podcas ... Show More
32m 15s
Sep 2025
Ken Burns Believes in our American Experiment
<p>Ken Burns is America’s documentarian: From the Civil War to Vietnam, baseball to the Brooklyn Bridge, his films are gospel for generations of Americans curious about the world and our history. This November, in a new six part, 12-hour documentary series Burns turns his attenti ... Show More
47m 26s
Sep 2022
Florida Preps for Ian, Italy's Historic Election & Rihanna at Super Bowl - Monday, September 26th, 2022
<p><span style= "font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The news to know for Monday, September 26th, 2022!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What to know about another strong storm (this one named Ian), and how Florida is already preparing. Also, early resul ... Show More
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