# Introducing History Daily: "The Launch of MTV"

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Podcast: [Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hit-parade-music-history-and-music-trivia-59900)
Published: 2026-04-24T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/hit-parade/episodes/69ea5b1e1e5fb1ae46b18a05
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## Resource

Hit Parade is on a brief break, but if you need a daily dose of fascinating stories, check out History Daily. Host Lindsay Graham (the history guy! not the senator!) explores what happened "on this day in history," with a broad mix of politics, sports, technology, medicine, and much more. Chris recommends this episode about the genesis of MTV—including the forgotten role played by a former member of the Monkees. Find History Daily's huge archive of quick-hit history at: https://www.historydaily.com/   Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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