48 episodes

This Day in Miami History is a podcast dedicated to short stories of Miami's remarkable history. Most episodes will be focused on bringing primary sources out of library archives and into your ears. It's a region loved by millions, followed by millions more and never devoid of interesting events. The winner of the 2023 Hampton Dunn Digital Media Award from the Florida Historical Society.

This Day in Miami History Podcast Matthew Bunch

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This Day in Miami History is a podcast dedicated to short stories of Miami's remarkable history. Most episodes will be focused on bringing primary sources out of library archives and into your ears. It's a region loved by millions, followed by millions more and never devoid of interesting events. The winner of the 2023 Hampton Dunn Digital Media Award from the Florida Historical Society.

    July 7, 2024: The Death of Merrett R. Stierheim

    July 7, 2024: The Death of Merrett R. Stierheim

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the life of Merrett R. Stierheim and his singular contributions to Miami-Dade County.
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    Merrett Stierheim, former Miami-Dade County manager, dead at 90 | Miami Herald
    Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College


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    • 13 min
    June 28, 1977: Bob Graham announces candidacy for governor, "Workday" tactic

    June 28, 1977: Bob Graham announces candidacy for governor, "Workday" tactic

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the life of Bob Graham by looking back at his first race for governor, and the "Workdays" that were essential in his 1978 statewide victory.
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    Bob Graham in the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program - UF Digital Collections (ufl.edu)
    Bob Graham Timeline of Service & Online Materials - Bob Graham Center for Public Service (ufl.edu)
    Graham House | 20+ Photo | Abandoned Florida


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    • 29 min
    June 12, 1982: The Miami Hurricanes win the College World Series (with David Brauer)

    June 12, 1982: The Miami Hurricanes win the College World Series (with David Brauer)

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we take a look at Ron Fraser, the legendary Miami Hurricanes baseball coach, with David Brauer, the author of "The Wizard of College Baseball: How Ron Fraser Elevated Miami and an Entire Sport to National Prominence." On this day in 1982, Fraser and the Hurricanes won the program's first College World Series title.
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    The Wizard of College Baseball: How Ron Fraser Elevated Miami and an Entire Sport to National Prominence (Hardcover): https://shop.booksandbooks.com/aff/thisdaymiamipod_34958/book/9781496220431
    The Wizard of College Baseball (ronfraserbook.com)
    Ron Fraser Book on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonFraserBook
    Ron Fraser Book on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RonFraserBook/
    Interview with David Brauer about Ron Fraser, Miami Hurricanes baseball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDiV9a_dsR8


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    • 41 min
    May 26 and 27, 1950: The 'Kefauver Commission' begins its investigation of organized crime in Miami

    May 26 and 27, 1950: The 'Kefauver Commission' begins its investigation of organized crime in Miami

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit The United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce, or the 'Kefauver Commission,' which came to Dade County in May 1950 and began a path that would uncover corruption and revolutionize American politics and government.
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    #7 - The Kefauver Committee report on organized crime - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library
    U.S. Senate: Special Committee on Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce
    Kefauver Committee First Hearing - The Mob Museum
    1619-1-19 MIA Herald -Gambling was a safe Bet as early MIA lured tourist (miamibeachfl.gov)
    Organized crime in Miami : Bash, Avi, author : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
    Grand Jury Reports - Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle - Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle (miamisao.com)
    Florida Gubernatorial Politics: The Fuller Warren Years (ucf.edu)
    Magic City | Episode 3 Scene Clip "Secret Six" | STARZ (youtube.com)
    Daniel P. Sullivan, a major figure in Miami's fight... - UPI Archives
    Crime & The Committee - The Kefauver Hearings (1958) (youtube.com)


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    • 27 min
    May 14, 1942: SS Potrero del Llano sunk by U-Boat off Miami Beach

    May 14, 1942: SS Potrero del Llano sunk by U-Boat off Miami Beach

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit the sinking of the SS Potrero del Llano. It represented the arrival of World War II on Miami's doorstep, but also played a pivotal step in changing the international face of the war itself.
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    Potrero del Llano (Mexican Steam tanker) - Ships hit by German U-boats during WWII - uboat.net
    German U-Boats and Battle of the Atlantic (uboataces.com)


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    • 14 min
    March 20, 1970: Roxcy Bolton elected vice president of National Organization for Women

    March 20, 1970: Roxcy Bolton elected vice president of National Organization for Women

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss Roxcy O'Neal Bolton, arguably South Florida's most important feminist. On this day in 1970, Roxcy took her South Florida fight to a national stage.
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    Women's Park - Miami-Dade County (miamidade.gov)
    Florida Memory • Roxcy Bolton: A Force for Equality
    Civic activist, feminist, trailblazer Roxcy Bolton dies at 90 | Miami Herald
    NOW’s Fourth National Conference « National Organization for Women (brynmawr.edu)
    Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College


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    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

PTS3591 ,

Amazing Show!

This show is fantastic. Excellent content, well researched, concise, and a stellar host. Excited for new eps!

Ramme88 ,

Don’t miss it!

I’ve listened to every single episode! Thank you Matthew. I’m a tour guide here in Miami and this is right up my alley! Great work! Please keep them coming! Hagen

Mort St. John ,

Excellent Memory Jogger

Miami History is so short, that it is possible that older listeners may remember many of the events discussed here. For me, the episode on Pope John Paul II’s visit took me right back to riding home in my absolutely drenched clothing after that massive thunder storm! Thanks!

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