Hey there, it's Jody. I host the show that you're listening to right now, which has been going for five years and is gearing up for its biggest year ever next year as we head towards America 250.

And I'm here to tell you that we are only able to do this and grow and be ambitious at a time when public media and radio and podcasting are in a really tough spot.

We've only been able to do this

because we are part of the Radiotopia community. And more specifically, because listeners

to this show and other shows in the Radiotopia Collective have stepped up to become members

and supported Radiotopia directly. Being a part of Radiotopia means not just that we get some support from

Radiotopia, but also that we are in community with other hosts and shows who I deeply

respect and admire, like Nate DeMayo of the Memory Palace, Rishi Hereway of Song Exploder,

the great Avery Truffleman of articles of interest, not to mention all

the new incredible shows like Triheart and Proxy. These are some of the best radio makers in the

world, and we're all in it together. This community spirit also extends to the fundraiser itself.

We split the money that is raised during our annual fundraiser,

which is where you come in. Your generous gifts don't just support our team, but they cast a vote

for this kind of media, independent, plucky, ambitious, which, by the way, is how I describe you.

Yeah, you. Independent, plucky, ambitious. Doesn't that sound nice? It would mean so much if you invest in our

community of creators by making your tax deductible donation very easy at our website, thisdaypod.com.

And two more important things. As a bonus, when you donate before the end of the year,

December 31st, your gift is going to be matched by a generous PRX donor. So double your impact right now.

Also, when you donate, you will be invited to our holiday mixtope on December 4th, where all

the producers, we're all going to get together and share these little audio love letters to each

other and you'll be able to listen in and join in on the community. It's going to be a really

great event. We're very excited to try it,

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