August 7, 1934: Ban on “Ulysses” Struck Down
On this day in 1934, after months of deliberation, the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling to remove the federal ban on James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
7 Aug 202014min
August 6, 1993: Louis Freeh Confirmed FBI Director
On this day in 1993, Louis J. Freeh was confirmed by the United States Senate as the 5th director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he would oversee some of the most infamous criminal case...
6 Aug 202012min
August 5, 1992: LAPD Officers Charged
On this day in 1992, four Los Angeles police officers were indicted on civil charges for violating Rodney King’s rights in an act of police brutality. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from the Parcast ...
5 Aug 202012min
August 4, 1944: Anne Frank Arrested
On this day in 1944, Nazi officers raided a spice and jam warehouse in Amsterdam. They discovered eight Jewish civilians and arrested them all, including fifteen-year-old Anne Frank. Learn more about...
4 Aug 202013min
August 3, 1948: Alger Hiss’ Confrontation Day
On this day in 1948, the House Un-American Activities Committee held a highly anticipated congressional hearing, wherein Alger Hiss took to the stand to defend himself against accusations from Whittak...
3 Aug 202012min
August 2, 1980: Bologna Massacre
On this day in 1980, neo-fascists bombed a train station in Bologna, Italy, killing eighty-five people and injuring more than two-hundred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
2 Aug 202013min
August 1, 1921: The Assassination of Sid Hatfield
On this day in 1921, Sid Hatfield and his friend Ed Chambers were assassinated by agents of the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Aug 202014min
July 31, 30 BCE: The Death of Mark Antony
On this day in 30 BCE, 53-year-old Mark Antony defended Egypt against Rome in the bloody Battle of Alexandria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 Jul 202014min
