Past Present11 Syys 2018

Episode 145: Nike's Colin Kaepernick Ad, the Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed, and Robin Leach

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss Nike's controversial signing of Colin Kaepernick as the face of their Just Do It campaign, the anonymous New York Times op-ed written by a senior Trump administration official, and the recent death of Robin Leach.

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Colin Kaepernick, best known for "taking a knee" to protest racism and police brutality in America, is the face of Nike's 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign. Natalia wrote about the announcement in the context of Nike's history of adventurous branding at The Washington Post and referred to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's tweets about the implications of brands capitalizing on political polarization.
The New York Times published a rare, anonymous op-ed from a senior official in the Trump administration. Natalia referenced Dahlia Lithwick's comments on Trumpcast and Jordan Taylor's Washington Post essay about the role of anonymity in American political history.
Robin Leach, best known as host of the 1980s television show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, has died. Niki referred to David Brooks' 2000 book Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There.

In our regular closing feature, What's Making History:

Natalia discussed Ted Cruz' warning that Democrats would bring "tofu, silicon, and dyed hair" to Texas.
Neil reflected on the gendered dynamics in the new film Crazy Rich Asians.
Niki shared Michael Rosenwald's Washington Post article, "Roe v. Wade's forgotten loser: The remarkable story of Dallas prosecutor Henry Wade."

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Episode 406: Neil J. Young's "Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right"

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss – and celebrate! – Neil's new book, Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's ...

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Episode 405: Controversies over Christmas "Classics"

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss controversies over Christmas "classics." Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's show: · Beloved Christmas songs and ...

19 Joulu 202340min

Episode 404: George Santos

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the strange career of now ex-Republican Congressman George Santos. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's show: · Geo...

12 Joulu 202340min

Episode 403: Nikki Haley

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and ref...

5 Joulu 202343min

Episode 402: Home Ownership and the History of Mortgages

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss Americans' attachment to the thirty-year mortgage. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and...

28 Marras 202340min

Episode 401: The History of Drive-Thru Dining

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the history of drive-thru dining. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references menti...

21 Marras 202339min

Episode 400: The History of U.S. Divorce Laws

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the history of divorce law in the United States. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and re...

14 Marras 202342min

Episode 399: Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Chaos

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the drama around the election of the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcas...

7 Marras 202344min