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 22: Antonin Scalia, Samantha Bee, and the Grammys

Episode 22: Antonin Scalia, Samantha Bee, and the Grammys

In this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate Scalia's legacy, women in comedy, and Kendrick Lamar's Grammy performance.

23 Feb 201651min

Episode 21: The Zika Virus, Beyonce's Formation, and Hillary Clinton's Feminism Problem

Episode 21: The Zika Virus, Beyonce's Formation, and Hillary Clinton's Feminism Problem

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the Zika virus and public health, Beyonce's Formation, and Hillary Clinton's feminism problem.

16 Feb 201644min

Episode 20: Clinton & Reconstruction, Curvy Barbie, and Bernie Sanders's (Un)Religion

Episode 20: Clinton & Reconstruction, Curvy Barbie, and Bernie Sanders's (Un)Religion

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate Hillary Clinton's comments on Reconstruction, Mattel's release of a curvy Barbie doll, and Bernie Sanders's religious (non)affiliation.

9 Feb 201650min

Episode 19: #OscarsSoWhite, Oprah & Weight Watchers, and the Iowa Caucuses

Episode 19: #OscarsSoWhite, Oprah & Weight Watchers, and the Iowa Caucuses

In this week's episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate racism and the Oscars, Oprah and the history of Weight Watchers, and why Iowa comes first.

2 Feb 201646min

Episode 18: Flint's Water, New York Values, and Wheaton College

Episode 18: Flint's Water, New York Values, and Wheaton College

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the origins of Flint's water crisis, Ted Cruz and New York values, and Wheaton College and evangelical higher education.

26 Jan 201652min

Episode 17: David Bowie, Bikini Bodies, and Natural Born Citizens

Episode 17: David Bowie, Bikini Bodies, and Natural Born Citizens

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate David Bowie's legacy, the history of bikini bodies, and Ted Cruz's citizenship.

19 Jan 201651min

Episode 16: The Oregon Standoff, Executive Orders, and Downton Abbey

Episode 16: The Oregon Standoff, Executive Orders, and Downton Abbey

12 Jan 201646min

Episode 15: Star Wars, Marriage Inequality, and Tamir Rice

Episode 15: Star Wars, Marriage Inequality, and Tamir Rice

On this week's Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil Young discuss Star Wars, marriage and income inequality, and Tamir Rice. Here are some links and references men...

5 Jan 201648min

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