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 75: The LSAT, George W. Bush, and Corporal Punishment

Episode 75: The LSAT, George W. Bush, and Corporal Punishment

In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate Harvard's decision to drop the LSAT, George W. Bush's newfound popularity, and corporal punishment.

21 Mar 201756min

Episode 74: Wiretapping, Wellness Real Estate, and Late-Night TV

Episode 74: Wiretapping, Wellness Real Estate, and Late-Night TV

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Trump's wiretapping allegations, "wellness real estate," and late-night TV.

14 Mar 201752min

Episode 73: The Women's Strike, Anti-Semitism, and Robots

Episode 73: The Women's Strike, Anti-Semitism, and Robots

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the complicated politics of the women's strike, the rise of anti-Semitism in America, and humanity's relationship to robots.

7 Mar 201757min

Episode 72: Milo & CPAC, Professor Politics, and Momastery

Episode 72: Milo & CPAC, Professor Politics, and Momastery

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate CPAC's decision to disinvite Milo Yiannopoulos, legislation to require political balance in university faculties, and Christian blogger Momastery...

28 Feb 201756min

Episode 71: Paid Protestors, Secondhand Smoke, and Ivanka Trump

Episode 71: Paid Protestors, Secondhand Smoke, and Ivanka Trump

On this week's Past Present podcast, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the history of "paid protestors," the science of secondhand smoke, and the failing fortunes of Ivanka Trump's clothing line.

21 Feb 201751min

Episode 70: Valentine's Day, Obama & Black History, and Andrew Jackson

Episode 70: Valentine's Day, Obama & Black History, and Andrew Jackson

In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the bawdy history of Valentine's Day, Obama's role in elevating black history, and the parallels between Andrew Jackson and Donald Trump.

14 Feb 201757min

Episode 69: Refugees, Uber, and Dystopian Novels

Episode 69: Refugees, Uber, and Dystopian Novels

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate American policy toward refugees, the politics of Uber, and the rising sales of dystopian novels.

7 Feb 201751min

Episode 68: Betsy DeVos, Executive Orders, and Playgrounds

Episode 68: Betsy DeVos, Executive Orders, and Playgrounds

In this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate Betsy DeVos and school privatization, the uses of executive orders, and the growing call for more dangerous playgrounds.

31 Jan 201756min

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