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Episode 394: Sen. John Fetterman and the Senate Dress Code

10.03.2023 - By Niki, Neil, and NataliaPlay

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In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the history of political dress codes.  Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:   ·      In the wake of a debate over Senator John Fetterman’s casual style, the Senate voted to set a more formal dress code. Neil drew on this Gentleman’s Gazette article, and Natalia referenced Rhonda Garelick’s New York Times essay. Niki cited this POLITICO piece and this Washingtonian article.     In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: ·      Natalia recommended Jessica Bennett’s New York Times package, “Being 13.” ·      Neil shared about the Deseret News poll, “Republicans See Trump as a ‘Person of Faith’… More So Than Mitt Romney, Mike Pence, and Others” ·      Niki discussed the 1921 New York Times article, “Is the New Woman A Traitor to Her Race?”

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