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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Bonus Episode 6: Omarosa

Bonus Episode 6: Omarosa

In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia discuss the release of Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the White House, a new book by former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman. Support Past Prese...

21 Aug 201821min

Episode 143: LIVE! Latinos in the Hamptons, Grift, and Rosé Wine

Episode 143: LIVE! Latinos in the Hamptons, Grift, and Rosé Wine

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the history of Latinos in the Hamptons, the problem of grift in Washington, and the sudden popularity of rosé wine. Support Past Present on Patreon: h...

14 Aug 201846min

Episode 142: Institutionalizing Children, Referees, and Charlottesville

Episode 142: Institutionalizing Children, Referees, and Charlottesville

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate the history of the institutionalization of children, the thankless job of refereeing youth sports, and the legacy of the violence in Charlottesville, Vi...

7 Aug 201844min

Episode 141: Sacha Baron Cohen, the Yoga Vote, and Middle Children

Episode 141: Sacha Baron Cohen, the Yoga Vote, and Middle Children

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Sacha Baron Cohen's new show, the viability of a "yoga vote," and the demographic shift bringing about the disappearance of the middle child. Support Pa...

31 Jul 201855min

Episode 140: Treason, Accents, and Outdoor Play

Episode 140: Treason, Accents, and Outdoor Play

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the definition of treason, the significance of linguistic accents, and a new practice of prescribing outdoor play. Support Past Present on Patreon: http...

24 Jul 201854min

Episode 139: Thai Cave Rescue, Breastfeeding, and Fleece Vests

Episode 139: Thai Cave Rescue, Breastfeeding, and Fleece Vests

In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the children rescued from a Thai cave, the Trump administration's approach to breastfeeding policy, and the fleece vests that have become a staple unif...

17 Jul 201849min

Episode 138: Democratic Socialists, Court Packing, and Audiobooks

Episode 138: Democratic Socialists, Court Packing, and Audiobooks

In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the rise of Democratic Socialists, plans for packing the Supreme Court, and the increasing popularity of audiobooks. Support Past Present on Patreon: ht...

10 Jul 201852min

Episode 137: Civility, Gays and Gyms, and Mr. Rogers

Episode 137: Civility, Gays and Gyms, and Mr. Rogers

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate recent claims that the Left is destroying civility in politics, the LGBTQ+ history of American gym culture, and a half-century of Mister Rogers' Neighbo...

3 Jul 201850min

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