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The podcast that brings you closer to history with daily drops that hit different. Tune in Monday - Friday and make learning your new daily habit.Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/Follow us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

  1. 07/03/2025

    June 19, 1865: Freedom Deferred: The Story of Juneteenth

    Today, we’re going back to June 19, 1865. We’re in Galveston, Texas. The Civil War is over. The Confederacy has collapsed. But here, on this island city, thousands of enslaved people still don’t know they’re free. Two years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. But that changes today, a day that would later be known as Juneteenth. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

    6 min

  2. 06/09/2025

    May 28, 2016: The Internet's Wild Grief Spiral: D’s Out for Harambe

    On May 28, 2016, a child fell into the gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo—and within minutes, Harambe, a 17-year-old silverback gorilla, was shot and killed. What followed was a cultural explosion: public outrage, an avalanche of memes, political satire, and a surreal wave of digital mourning that turned Harambe into a global symbol.  Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

    6 min

  3. 05/26/2025

    May 20, 1873: Rivets, Rebellion, and the Rise of Blue Jeans: The Story of Levi’s

    On May 20, 1873, a tailor named Jacob Davis and a dry goods wholesaler named Levi Strauss received a U.S. patent for a pair of rivet-reinforced work pants. Originally built to withstand the grit of frontier life, blue jeans would go on to become a symbol of rebellion, resilience, and global fashion. From railroads to runways, this is the story of how practicality became iconic. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

    7 min

  4. 05/23/2025

    May 12, 1981: The Pope Who Lived: John Paul II Survives an Assassination Attempt

    On May 12, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot in front of thousands in St. Peter’s Square. Against all odds, he survived. In today’s episode, we unravel the story behind the bullets—the gunman, the Cold War suspicions, and the extraordinary grace that followed. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

    8 min

  5. 05/12/2025

    April 28, 1789: Mutiny on the Bounty: A Ship, a Tyrant, and a Crew That Had Enough

    On April 28, 1789, a group of British sailors staged one of the most famous mutinies in history aboard the HMS Bounty. It’s a story of leadership under pressure, paradise that proved too tempting, and choices that echoed for centuries. Today, we trace the path from discipline to defiance—and uncover what became of the men who chose to disappear. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

    7 min

  6. 05/05/2025

    May 5, 1862: Cinco de Mayo: Underdogs, Empires, and Margaritas

    On May 5, 1862, a scrappy group of Mexican defenders pulled off the unthinkable—defeating the mighty French army at the Battle of Puebla. But is Cinco de Mayo really Mexican Independence Day? Today, we bust the myths, tell the real story behind the celebration, and uncover how this gritty battlefield moment turned into a cultural phenomenon north of the border. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

    8 min

  7. 04/21/2025

    Apr. 21, 753 BCE: The She-Wolf and the City: Rome’s Legendary Founding

    On April 21, 753 BCE, Rome was founded—at least, that’s how the story goes. But behind the myths of twin brothers, a wolf, and a murder, lies a tale about how people shape their past to define their future. Today, we’re heading to the banks of the Tiber to find out how the Eternal City began—with blood, legend, and a bit of divine chaos. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

    6 min

  8. 04/14/2025

    Apr. 10, 1971: Ping Pong Diplomacy: How a Game Changed the World

    In April 1971, a simple game of table tennis unexpectedly thawed decades of icy relations between the United States and China. This episode dives into the fascinating story of Ping Pong Diplomacy, how it paved the way for a historic presidential visit, and why it still matters today. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

    6 min
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The podcast that brings you closer to history with daily drops that hit different. Tune in Monday - Friday and make learning your new daily habit.Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/Follow us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod

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  • Creator
    The Daily Hit
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
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