This Day in Miami History Podcast

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Joe Shaw of "25 for 25: The story of the Miami Fusion from those who lived it," about the team that preceded Inter Miami CF in Major League…

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss the current threat to the Clevelander Hotel on Miami Beach by looking back at its history in shaping America's war effort during World War …

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we acknowledge an icon of Miami-Dade County, Lolita the Orca. We also look at the history of the Miami Seaquarium, her home for more than a century, a…

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we take a look back at the opening of Miami News Tower, which we now know as Freedom Tower. This iconic structure has a fascinating backstory, and we …

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we break format a bit. A momentous event in the history of the United States is taking place in Miami today, as former President Donald J. Trump is be…

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Miami. Her one-day stop was a whirlwind of action, and provided unique insight into how a Queen operate…

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss Barbara Baer Capitman, who was critical in preserving Miami Beach's Art Deco architecture. We talk with Daniel Ciraldo, Executive Director …

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss the Peruvian Havana Embassy Crisis of 1980, which began on April 1 and eventually led to the Mariel Boatlift. Matthew talks with Andrew Bec…

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss the fallout of the 1997 City of Miami mayoral election, an election that was completely invalidated due to massive absentee ballot fraud. X…

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Bob Kealing, author of "Good Day Sunshine State: How the Beatles Rocked Florida." Our discussion covers the band's history in Florida, thei…

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we enjoy a very special collaboration with Casey Piket of Miami History Podcast. Casey and Matthew explore the history of statesmen tourists in Miami,…

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Marshall Jon Fisher, the author of "Seventeen and Oh: Miami, 1972, and the NFL's Only Perfect Season." On the 50th anniversary of the Miami…

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Dr. Chris Wilhelm, the author of "From Swamp to Wetland: The Creation of Everglades National Park." It's a follow-up to our episode on the …

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Everglades National Park. The early history of the Everglades would not necessarily foreshadow …

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we acknowledge one of Miami's most significant figures, Mary Athalie Range. She would rise from PTA chairwoman to statewide administrative office and …

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we acknowledge the 93rd birthday of Airlene Falconer (née Evans), who on this day in 1929 became the first baby born in an airplane over Biscayne Bay.

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In today's bonus episode of This Day in Miami History, Matthew Bunch speaks to Rev. Msgr. Pablo Navarro (pictured in episode artwork, top right), who helped organize Pope John Paul II's visit to Miam…

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we look at Pope John Paul II's visit to Miami in September 1987. The trip was less than 24 hours in length, but its impact is immeasurable. The eventf…

In today's bonus episode of This Day in Miami History, Matthew Bunch speaks to Douglas Laycock, the Robert E. Scott Distinguished Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law and the lawyer …

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we look at the opening of the Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye in Hialeah. The church, which practices ritualistic animal sacrifice, would fight the ci…