Since the first American newspaper was published in 1690, millions more have been printed. 
Dave Anthony picks a paper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds and the host of the podcast Cautionary Tales, Tim Hartford.
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7 - Tim Harford: The Past Times

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it.

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Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony examine adventurer Francis Birtles. 
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635 - Francis Birtles with Wil Anderson and Ben Russell - Live

Dave Anthony picks a newspaper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds. This week they are joined again by Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe
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76 - The Past Times with Randy Blythe (2)

Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony examine Rupert Murdoch.  Part Two of Two
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634 - Rupert Murdoch - Part Two

Dave Anthony picks a newspaper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds. This week they are joined again by comedian James Fritz
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75 - The Past Times with James Fritz

Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony examine Rubert Murdoch. Part One of Two. 
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7 - Tim Harford: The Past Times

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