Past Present
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 325:51:45
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Synopsis
Past Present brings together three historians to discuss what's happening in American politics and culture today. Natalia, Neil, and Niki bring historical insights to the news of the day, offering listeners an alternative to the reflexive and polarized world of punditry. Interested in the world around you but exhausted by rote reactions and partisan talking points? You've come to the right place.
Episodes
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Episode 71: Paid Protestors, Secondhand Smoke, and Ivanka Trump
21/02/2017 Duration: 51minOn this week’s Past Present podcast, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the history of “paid protestors,” the science of secondhand smoke, and the failing fortunes of Ivanka Trump’s clothing line.
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Episode 70: Valentine's Day, Obama & Black History, and Andrew Jackson
14/02/2017 Duration: 57minIn this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the bawdy history of Valentine's Day, Obama's role in elevating black history, and the parallels between Andrew Jackson and Donald Trump.
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Episode 69: Refugees, Uber, and Dystopian Novels
07/02/2017 Duration: 51minIn this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate American policy toward refugees, the politics of Uber, and the rising sales of dystopian novels.
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Episode 68: Betsy DeVos, Executive Orders, and Playgrounds
31/01/2017 Duration: 56minIn this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate Betsy DeVos and school privatization, the uses of executive orders, and the growing call for more dangerous playgrounds.
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Episode 67: Plagiarism, Ringling Bros., and Sugar & SNAP
24/01/2017 Duration: 01h01minIn this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the dangers of plagiarism, the fate of the circus, and whether sugary drinks should be restricted for SNAP recipients.
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Episode 66: The Women's March, Russia, and Obama's Farewell
17/01/2017 Duration: 55minIn this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate the women's march on Washington, US-Russian relations, and Obama's final speech to the nation.
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Episode 65: North Carolina, Pot Legalization, and Alabama Football
10/01/2017 Duration: 01h04minOn this week's show, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the decline of democracy in North Carolina, the trend toward legalization of marijuana, and the dominance of Alabama football.
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Bonus Episode 3: Michelle Obama
03/01/2017 Duration: 27minIn this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the legacy of departing First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Flashback! David Bowie, Muhammad Ali, and Phyllis Schlafly
27/12/2016 Duration: 38minIn this week's special flashback episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia look back at three historical figures who died in 2016.
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Episode 64: Aleppo, Japanese Internment, and Kwanzaa
20/12/2016 Duration: 59minIn this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate US involvement in Syria, the legacy of Japanese-American internment, and the 50th anniversary of the first Kwanzaa.
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Episode 63: Taiwan, the Oakland Fire, and Black Santa
13/12/2016 Duration: 58minIn this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the future of the One-China policy, the tragedy of the Oakland fire, and the Mall of America's first black Santa.
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Episode 62: Fidel Castro, Liberalism's Future, and Fake News
06/12/2016 Duration: 01h02minIn this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate Fidel Castro's legacy, the future of liberalism, and the rise of fake news.
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Episode 61: Trump University, Pence and Hamilton, and Turkeys Gone Wild
29/11/2016 Duration: 55minIn this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the Trump University fraud settlement, Mike Pence's reception at Hamilton, and the wild turkey's distaste for the wild.
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Episode 60: International Adoption, Steve Bannon, and Safety-Pin Politics
22/11/2016 Duration: 01h04minIn this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the role of citizenship in international adoption, Steve Bannon's appointment as Trump's chief strategist, and the place of safety pins in sartorial politics.
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Episode 59: Second Redemption, Glass Ceilings, and Global Populism
15/11/2016 Duration: 59minIn this week's special election episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the onset of the Second Redemption, the highest and hardest glass ceiling, and the place of Donald Trump in global populism.
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Episode 58: Standing Rock, the FBI, and Political Pundits
08/11/2016 Duration: 54minIn this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate the standoff at Standing Rock, the political role of the FBI, and the role of political pundits.
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Episode 57: The World Series, Texting and Driving, and Vegas, Baby!
01/11/2016 Duration: 53minIn this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate the history of the world series, texting while driving, and the history of Vegas.
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Episode 56: Rigged Elections, Wikileaks, and Self-Care
25/10/2016 Duration: 59minIn this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the history of rigged elections, Wikileaks, and the importance of self-care.
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Episode 55: Sexual Harassment, Scary Clowns, and Pit Bull Bans
18/10/2016 Duration: 55minIn this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Donald Trump and sexual harassment and assault, the great clown scare of 2016, and pit bull bans.
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Episode 54: Transparent, Wells Fargo, and Cable News
11/10/2016 Duration: 53minIn this week's episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate the place of Transparent in the history of LGBTQ representation on television, fraud at Wells Fargo, and the 20th anniversary of Fox News.