This is Today

di Russ Catanach

Storia Notizie Società e cultura

National Peanut Brittle Day & Spouse Day!

This is Today features the stories that make this day unique.  It’s Tuesday, January 26, 2021 and here is what we talk about today: Spouses Day National Peanut Brittle Day Michigan Louisiana Virginia Banned Songs Dukes of Hazard Help to support this podcast: Become a Patron! Save $5 off Subscriptions on The Beer Connoisseur Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The First Live TV Press Briefing

Today you will get to hear the first episode of our new podcast, "Learning More." In this first episode, we talk with Steven Fagin, the Curator of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza about JFK and the relationship between the president and the press. Before the special sneak peek, we will, of course, tell you about the events of the day. Today's events: National Irish Coffee Day Opposite Day The first Wedding March Payola Charles Manson Conviction Ray Kroc Buying the Padres recording of We are the World Help to support this podcast: Become a Patron! Save $5 off Subscriptions on The Beer Connoisseur Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Swiss Guard, Laugh-In and talking to Cats.

Today, we announce a spinoff of This is Today and return to our roots. Also, on the show, we learn: What it takes to become a member of the Swiss guard Why Ruth Buzzi is awesome Why 1984 was like 1984 We also talk about National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day and National Blonde Brownie Day. Help to support this podcast: Become a Patron! Save $5 off Subscriptions on The Beer Connoisseur Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Children of Vietnam Veterans

Trev Harwood, the founder of Soaring Productions and a child of a Vietnam War veteran, joins me to discuss his short film, Lamentations. We talk about intergenerational PTSD and the effect of Agent Orange on the kids of vets. Show Links: Short Film Link COVVHA on Facebook Crisis text line Text HOME to 741741 (US) C-PTSD Foundation Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families Help to support this podcast: Become a Patron! Save $5 off Subscriptions on The Beer Connoisseur Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

History of the President Elect & The Inauguration

Today we are joined by Mark Satta about the origins of President-Elect's title and the history of inauguration day.  Show Links: https://theconversation.com/profiles/mark-satta-1173820 https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-the-term-president-elect-in-the-united-states-152215 https://founders.archives.gov/ Help to support this podcast: Save $5 off Subscriptions on The Beer Connoisseur Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sedition, Impeachment, and Riots

Today, we see how historical events from hundreds of years ago are eerily similar to the events we are seeing unfold in America.  Professor Martyn Bennett joins us.  Help to support this podcast: Save $5 off Subscriptions on The Beer Connoisseur Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we talk about Martin Luther King Jr. with Dr. Noelle Trent, the Director of Interpretation, Collections, and Education from the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. Show Links: National Civil Right Museum Help to support this podcast: Save $5 off Subscriptions on The Beer Connoisseur Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rosa Parks & Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we are joined by adult education coordinator and curator of the Rosa Parks Museum, Madeline Burkhardt.  We discuss Rosa Parks, the bus boycotts and Martin Luther King Jr. Show Links: The Rosa Parks Museum Email Address for Madeline - For Virtual Tour Videos Help to support this podcast: Save $5 off Subscriptions on The Beer Connoisseur Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marilyn Monroe

Today we talk about Marilyn Monroe with Scott Fortner, a collector who owns the Marilyn Monroe Collection.  Show Links: The Marilyn Monroe Collection Norma Jean: The Life of Marilyn Monroe (Fred Lawrence Guiles Hollywood Collection) Help to support this podcast: Save $5 off Subscriptions on The Beer Connoisseur Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get Organized

Today we talk with organizer, Pamela Will.  She helps me get organized and gives us tips on how to get through our inbox faster. Help to support this podcast: Save $5 off Subscriptions on The Beer Connoisseur Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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