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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.
August 02, 2016Episode 45: Veeps, Beach-Going, and the Olympic Doping ScandalOn this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the changing role of the vice presidency, the history of beach-going, and the Russian doping scandal overshadowing the Rio Olympics....more58minPlay
July 26, 2016Episode 44: Pokemon Go, Turkey's Coup, and the Irony of ReformIn this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the history of Pokemon Go, the near-coup in Turkey, and the unintended consequences of political reform....more55minPlay
July 19, 2016Episode 43: Dallas, Conventions, and VaccinesIn this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate the police shooting in Dallas, the role of conventions in presidential politics, and the rise of anti-vaccine activism. Time stamps Dallas: 4:13 Conventions: 19:33 Vaccines: 35:23 WMH: 46:36...more1hPlay
July 12, 2016Episode 42: Elie Wiesel, Clinton's Emails, and Guns N RosesIn this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Elie Wiesel's impact on Americans' memory of the Holocaust, the place of Clinton's email controversy in presidential scandals, and the legacy of Guns N Roses....more53minPlay
July 05, 2016Episode 41: Pat Summitt, Hellerstedt, and the Democratic Sit-InIn this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the legacy of basketball coach Pat Summitt, the place of Women's Whole Health v. Hellerstedt in America's abortion debate, and the House Democrats' sit-in over gun control. ...more57minPlay
June 28, 2016Episode 40: Brexit, Camps for Grownups, and Trump's Missing CampaignIn this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the politics of Brexit, the growing popularity of adult summer camps, and Donald Trump's missing campaign. Time stamps: Brexit: 3:15 Camps: 15:00 Campaign In Absentia: 30:38 WMH: 44:08 ...more56minPlay
June 21, 2016Episode 39: Orlando - The City Beautiful, Histories of Violence, and Presidential EmpathyIn this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the Orlando shooting, focusing on the city's history, the attack's place in multiple histories of violence, and the role of presidential empathy in response to national crises. Time stamps: Orlando History: 3:10 Histories of Violence: 16:57 Presidential Empathy: 30:49 WMH: 43:20...more54minPlay
June 14, 2016Episode 38: Muhammad Ali, Brock Turner, and the First Woman NomineeOn this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the legacy of Muhammad Ali, the aftermath of the Brock Turner trial, and America's first woman nominated to the presidency by a major party....more55minPlay
June 07, 2016Episode 37: Harambe the Gorilla, Baylor Football, and Peter Thiel's Gawker VendettaIn this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the death of Harambe the gorilla, the coverup of sexual assault in the Baylor football program, and Peter Thiel's legal vendetta against Gawker....more1hPlay
May 31, 2016Episode 36: Trump's Tax Returns, Hiroshima, and High HeelsIn this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the history of presidential candidates and tax returns, Obama's visit to Japan, and feminism and footwear. ...more51minPlay
FAQs about Past Present:How many episodes does Past Present have?The podcast currently has 417 episodes available.