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 46: Khizr & Ghazala Khan, Roger Ailes, and Juicing

Episode 46: Khizr & Ghazala Khan, Roger Ailes, and Juicing

On this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate the Khans and the politics of grief, Roger Ailes and sexual harassment at Fox News, and the history of juicing.

9 Aug 201653min

Episode 45: Veeps, Beach-Going, and the Olympic Doping Scandal

Episode 45: Veeps, Beach-Going, and the Olympic Doping Scandal

On this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the changing role of the vice presidency, the history of beach-going, and the Russian doping scandal overshadowing the Rio Olympics.

2 Aug 201657min

Episode 44: Pokemon Go, Turkey's Coup, and the Irony of Reform

Episode 44: Pokemon Go, Turkey's Coup, and the Irony of Reform

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the history of Pokemon Go, the near-coup in Turkey, and the unintended consequences of political reform.

26 Jul 201654min

Episode 43: Dallas, Conventions, and Vaccines

Episode 43: Dallas, Conventions, and Vaccines

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate the police shooting in Dallas, the role of conventions in presidential politics, and the rise of anti-vaccine activism.    Time stamps   Dallas: ...

19 Jul 201659min

Episode 42: Elie Wiesel, Clinton's Emails, and Guns N Roses

Episode 42: Elie Wiesel, Clinton's Emails, and Guns N Roses

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Elie Wiesel's impact on Americans' memory of the Holocaust, the place of Clinton's email controversy in presidential scandals, and the legacy of ...

12 Jul 201652min

Episode 41: Pat Summitt, Hellerstedt, and the Democratic Sit-In

Episode 41: Pat Summitt, Hellerstedt, and the Democratic Sit-In

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the legacy of basketball coach Pat Summitt, the place of Women's Whole Health v. Hellerstedt in America's abortion debate, and the House Democrat...

5 Jul 201656min

Episode 40: Brexit, Camps for Grownups, and Trump's Missing Campaign

Episode 40: Brexit, Camps for Grownups, and Trump's Missing Campaign

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the politics of Brexit, the growing popularity of adult summer camps, and Donald Trump's missing campaign.    Time stamps:    Brexit: 3:15   Camp...

28 Jun 201655min

Episode 39: Orlando - The City Beautiful, Histories of Violence, and Presidential Empathy

Episode 39: Orlando - The City Beautiful, Histories of Violence, and Presidential Empathy

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the Orlando shooting, focusing on the city's history, the attack's place in multiple histories of violence, and the role of presidential empathy...

21 Jun 201653min

Populært innen Historie

rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen
henrettelsespodden
rss-katastrofe
historier-som-endret-norge
rss-benadet
historier-som-endret-verden
sektledere
aftenposten-historie
rss-nadelose-nordmenn-gestapo
rss-frontkjemperne
rss-strid-de-norske-borgerkrigene
med-egne-oyne
rss-gamle-greier
historiepodden
vare-historier
liberal-halvtime
rss-politisk-preik
rss-historiepodden-ww2
rss-historiske-romanser-svik-drap-og-kjarlighet
rss-alt-var-bedre-for