Episode 113: African-American Intellectuals, Southern Democrats, and LaCroix Sparkling Water
In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss a feud between African-American intellectuals Cornel West and Ta-Nehisi Coates, the electoral prospects for southern Democrats, and why LaCroix ...
26 Des 20171h 7min
Episode 112: "Cat Person," Black Maternal Mortality, and Elf on the Shelf
In this week's episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate the viral New Yorker short story "Cat Person", the disproportionately high maternal death rate among black women, and the Elf on the Shelf phenom...
19 Des 201755min
Episode 111: Etiquette Books, a Royal Engagement, and National Monuments
In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate the resurgence of etiquette books, the announcement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal engagement, and President Trump's decision to limit...
12 Des 201756min
Episode 110: Time Inc., Massage Envy, and Net Neutrality
In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the purchase of Time Inc. by the Meredith Corporation, sexual assault claims at a chain of massage spas, and net neutrality. Support Past Present on P...
5 Des 201755min
Episode 109: Bill Clinton, the NYC Subway, and GOP's Tax Plan
In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the recent reckoning with Bill Clinton's legacy, the state of the New York City subway, and the new tax reform measure. Support Past Present for as litt...
28 Nov 201756min
Episode 108: Liz Smith, Interracial Friendships, and Roy Moore
In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Liz Smith and the history of gossip columns, whether interracial friendships are possible, and evangelical responses to Roy Moore's pedophilia scandal. ...
21 Nov 20171h
Episode 107: Democratic Wins, Twitter, and The Snowy Day
In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate the Democratic wins in the recent off-year elections, the doubling of Twitter's character limit, and the release of a postage stamp based on Ezra Jack K...
14 Nov 201759min
Episode 106: Kevin Spacey, Company Towns, and the Reformation
In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate Kevin Spacey's coming out amid charges of pedophilia, the 21st century company town, and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Support Past Present ...
7 Nov 201755min
