Deep Dive #186: FDR's Court Clash & Hank Aaron's Homerun Legacy + Unforeseen Ripples
Hey there, podcast enthusiasts! Ready to dive into a fascinating piece of history and celebrate a legendary birthday? Today, we're rewinding to February 5, 1937, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt shook things up by proposing a bold plan to expand the Supreme Court. This move stirred quite the political pot and forever altered the dance between the executive and judicial branches. We'll unpack how this pivotal moment shaped the future of American politics. And speaking of game-changers, it's also the birthday of none other than Hank Aaron! Born in 1934, Aaron broke baseball's home run record and left an indelible mark on sports history. Plus, we've got an intriguing fact about a plant that has a rather unusual appetite. Curious? Tune in to this Deep Dive episode—you won't want to miss it!
Hey there, podcast enthusiasts! Ready to dive into a fascinating piece of history and celebrate a legendary birthday? Today, we're rewinding to February 5, 1937, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt shook things up by proposing a bold plan to expand the Supreme Court. This move stirred quite the political pot and forever altered the dance between the executive and judicial branches. We'll unpack how this pivotal moment shaped the future of American politics. And speaking of game-changers, it's also the birthday of none other than Hank Aaron! Born in 1934, Aaron broke baseball's home run record and left an indelible mark on sports history. Plus, we've got an intriguing fact about a plant that has a rather unusual appetite. Curious? Tune in to this Deep Dive episode—you won't want to miss it!
