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.

Episoder(416)

Episode 53: Presidential Debates, Stop and Frisk, and Fat Shaming

Episode 53: Presidential Debates, Stop and Frisk, and Fat Shaming

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the presidential debates, the constitutionality of stop and frisk, and obesity and medical care.

4 Okt 201654min

Episode 52: Brangelina, EpiPens, and Dr. Oz

Episode 52: Brangelina, EpiPens, and Dr. Oz

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate the dissolution of the Jolie-Pitt marriage, the price of EpiPens, and Dr. Oz and medical entertainment.

27 Sep 201653min

Episode 51: Presidential Health, Free Pre-K, and Star Trek

Episode 51: Presidential Health, Free Pre-K, and Star Trek

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate secrecy and presidential health, New York City's universal pre-kindergarten, and the legacy of Star Trek.

20 Sep 20161h

Episode 50: Mother Teresa, the Alt-Right, and Taco Trucks

Episode 50: Mother Teresa, the Alt-Right, and Taco Trucks

In this week's episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate the canonization of Mother Teresa, the rise of the alt-right, and the menace of taco trucks.

13 Sep 201652min

Episode 49: Colin Kaepernick, Burkinis, and Crime at Walmart

Episode 49: Colin Kaepernick, Burkinis, and Crime at Walmart

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate Colin Kaepernick's protest against the national anthem, France's burkini ban, and Walmart's high crime rate.

6 Sep 201659min

Episode 48: Baton Rouge, Christian Intellectuals, and Teaching Trump

Episode 48: Baton Rouge, Christian Intellectuals, and Teaching Trump

In this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate flood relief in Louisiana, the disappearance of Christian intellectuals, and teaching Trump in the classroom.

30 Aug 201658min

Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing

We're out on vacation -- see you next week!

23 Aug 20162min

Episode 47: Voting Rights, Olympics Coverage, and Think Tanks

Episode 47: Voting Rights, Olympics Coverage, and Think Tanks

On this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate recent court decisions on voting rights, sexism in Olympics commentary, and corporate influence in think tanks.

16 Aug 201656min

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