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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 lis... more
FAQs about Past Present:How many episodes does Past Present have?The podcast currently has 417 episodes available.
November 28, 2017Episode 109: Bill Clinton, the NYC Subway, and GOP's Tax PlanIn this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the recent reckoning with Bill Clinton's legacy, the state of the New York City subway, and the new tax reform measure. Support Past Present for as little as $1 a month: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast...more57minPlay
November 21, 2017Episode 108: Liz Smith, Interracial Friendships, and Roy MooreIn this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Liz Smith and the history of gossip columns, whether interracial friendships are possible, and evangelical responses to Roy Moore's pedophilia scandal. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast...more1h 1minPlay
November 14, 2017Episode 107: Democratic Wins, Twitter, and The Snowy DayIn this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate the Democratic wins in the recent off-year elections, the doubling of Twitter's character limit, and the release of a postage stamp based on Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast...more1hPlay
November 07, 2017Episode 106: Kevin Spacey, Company Towns, and the ReformationIn this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate Kevin Spacey's coming out amid charges of pedophilia, the 21st century company town, and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Support Past Present on Patreon for as little as $1 a month: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast...more56minPlay
October 31, 2017Episode 105: JFK Files, Joni Mitchell, and AnxietyIn this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the declassification of the JFK files, Joni Mitchell, and our age of anxiety. Support Past Present on Patreon for as little as $1 a month: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast...more1h 2minPlay
October 24, 2017Episode 104: Girl Scouts, #MeToo, and HIV/AIDSIn this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the Girl Scouts in light of the Boy Scouts' recent decision to admit girls, #MeToo activism, and how Michael Friedman's recent death of HIV/AIDS helps us understand the illness in historical context....more1h 5minPlay
October 17, 2017Episode 103: Harvey Weinstein, Pumpkin Spice, & the Dove Ad ControversyIn this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate alleged sexual predator Harvey Weinstein and the culture that enables him, the history of the pumpkin spice phenomenon, and the controversy over a Dove soap advertisement....more1hPlay
October 10, 2017Episode 102: Bronx School Killing, Romance Novels, and Game ShowsIn this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate a fatal stabbing at a Bronx high school, the history of the romance novel and its critics, and the evolution of the game show genre....more58minPlay
October 03, 2017Flashback! HawaiiIn this week's flashback episode, we revisit our segment on the history of Hawaii....more16minPlay
September 26, 2017Bonus Episode 4: The Equifax HackIn this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the Equifax hack....more30minPlay
FAQs about Past Present:How many episodes does Past Present have?The podcast currently has 417 episodes available.