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 159: Classical Statues, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Oklahoma Land Rights

Episode 159: Classical Statues, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Oklahoma Land Rights

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the disputed whiteness of classical statues, the Emmy Award-winning show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Native American claims to land rights in Oklaho...

18 Des 201846min

Episode 158: George H.W. Bush, Exorcisms, and the Squatty Potty

Episode 158: George H.W. Bush, Exorcisms, and the Squatty Potty

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the death of President George Herbert Walker Bush, the resurgence of exorcisms, and the viral popularity of the Squatty Potty. Support Past Present on ...

11 Des 201844min

Episode 157: Inmate Firefighters, China's Social Credit System, and Chanukah

Episode 157: Inmate Firefighters, China's Social Credit System, and Chanukah

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss convict firefighters, China's new social credit system, and the history of Chanukah. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpres...

4 Des 201843min

Episode 156: Segregation Academies, the Death of an American Missionary, and Victoria's Secret

Episode 156: Segregation Academies, the Death of an American Missionary, and Victoria's Secret

In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss segregation academies, the death of an American missionary, and the declining market share of lingerie giant Victoria's Secret. Support Past Present on...

27 Nov 201853min

Episode 155: The 2018 Recounts, Jim Acosta, and Bedtime Stories

Episode 155: The 2018 Recounts, Jim Acosta, and Bedtime Stories

In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia discuss the aftermath of the midterm elections with special guest, Slate senior political correspondent Jamelle Bouie, the revocation of CNN journalist Jim Aco...

20 Nov 201850min

Episode 154: The 2018 Midterm Elections, Gab, and Movember

Episode 154: The 2018 Midterm Elections, Gab, and Movember

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the midterm elections, the alt-right social media platform Gab, and Movember. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodca...

13 Nov 201846min

Episode 153: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting, the Closing of Rural Hospitals, and the Political Mobilization of Orange County Women

Episode 153: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting, the Closing of Rural Hospitals, and the Political Mobilization of Orange County Women

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the massacre of Jews at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue, the closing of rural hospitals, and the political reawakening of women in Orange County, C...

6 Nov 201844min

Episode 152: U.S.-Saudi Relations, Trans Americans, and Horror Movies

Episode 152: U.S.-Saudi Relations, Trans Americans, and Horror Movies

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the history of U.S.-Saudi relations in light of the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Trump administration's policies toward transgender people,...

30 Okt 201844min

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