Past Present

Past Present

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 listeners an alternative to the reflexive and polarized world of punditry. Interested in the world around you but exhausted by rote reactions and partisan talking points? You've come to the right place.

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Episode 91: Charlie Gard, Xennials, and Trump's New York

Episode 91: Charlie Gard, Xennials, and Trump's New York

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate the case of Charlie Gard and parental rights, the new Xennial generation, and how New York City made Donald Trump.

11 Heinä 201754min

Episode 90: Coconut Oil, Genetic Testing, and Porn

Episode 90: Coconut Oil, Genetic Testing, and Porn

In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate the American Heart Association's denunciation of coconut oil, the growing use of genetic testing for genealogy, and the history of porn.

4 Heinä 201758min

Episode 89: Amazon & Whole Foods, Summer Jobs, and Gerrymandering

Episode 89: Amazon & Whole Foods, Summer Jobs, and Gerrymandering

In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods, the disappearing teen summer job, and the politics of gerrymandering.

27 Kesä 201758min

Episode 88: Theresa May, Goop, and Father's Day

Episode 88: Theresa May, Goop, and Father's Day

In this week's episode, Niki, Neil and Natalia debate the outcome of the recent British election, Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop, and the history of Father's Day.

20 Kesä 201751min

Episode 87: Pride Month, the Paris Accords, and Kathy Griffin

Episode 87: Pride Month, the Paris Accords, and Kathy Griffin

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the politics of pride marches, the history of climate change, and Kathy Griffin and the politics of offense.

13 Kesä 201759min

Episode 86: Truckers, NATO, and Spelling Bees

Episode 86: Truckers, NATO, and Spelling Bees

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the decline of the long-haul trucker, the future of NATO, and the national spelling bee.

6 Kesä 201753min

Episode 85: The Cosby Trial, Wonder Woman, and Fidget Spinners

Episode 85: The Cosby Trial, Wonder Woman, and Fidget Spinners

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate jury selection in the Bill Cosby trial, Wonder Woman and feminism, and the fidget spinner.

30 Touko 201750min

Episode 84: Comey's Firing, Teeth & Dentistry, and the Bachelorette

Episode 84: Comey's Firing, Teeth & Dentistry, and the Bachelorette

On this week's show, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Jim Comey's firing, teeth and dental care, and the Bachelorette's first black star.

23 Touko 201759min

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