January 17th, 2025

Today we explore pivotal moments when outside forces reshape societies, from colonial interests toppling Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani to Eisenhower's prescient warning about the military-industrial complex's influence on democracy. Against this backdrop of power and control, we'll lighten the mood with how a spinach-loving sailor became an enduring symbol of standing up to bullies.

What is Today in History by PocketPod?

A brief roundup of some important events and birthdays that happened each day. This podcast is created entirely with AI by PocketPod. Head over to https://pocketpod.app to learn more.