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 7: Benghazi, Ben Carson, and the End of Reality TV

Episode 7: Benghazi, Ben Carson, and the End of Reality TV

On this week's Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil Young discuss Benghazi and the history of Congressional hearings, Ben Carson and black Republicans, and the state...

3 Nov 201548min

Episode 6: Bernie Sanders, Fitbit Corporatism, and Halloween (All Grown Up)

Episode 6: Bernie Sanders, Fitbit Corporatism, and Halloween (All Grown Up)

On this week's Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil Young discuss Bernie Sanders and the history of socialism in America, Fitbit, and why adults are now celebrating ...

27 Okt 201544min

Episode 5: Playboy, Political Parties, and the Whitening of American Cities

Episode 5: Playboy, Political Parties, and the Whitening of American Cities

On this week's Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil Young discuss Playboy magazine's decision to stop publishing nude photos, the strength and stability of the natio...

20 Okt 201546min

Episode 4: Yale's Confederate Past, Selfie Shaming, and Carly Fiorina, Feminist?

Episode 4: Yale's Confederate Past, Selfie Shaming, and Carly Fiorina, Feminist?

On this week's Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil Young discuss Confederate history and memorialization, selfie shaming, and Carly Fiorina and conservative feminis...

13 Okt 201545min

Bonus Episode: The Many Histories of Gun Control in America

Bonus Episode: The Many Histories of Gun Control in America

On this week's Past Present bonus episode, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil Young discuss the history of gun policy and debates over the Second Amendment. Here are some links and ref...

7 Okt 201522min

Episode 3: Pope Francis, Quit Lit, and Donald Trump

Episode 3: Pope Francis, Quit Lit, and Donald Trump

On this week's Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil Young discuss Pope Francis' visit to the US, the "quit lit" phenomenon, and Donald Trump. Here are some links an...

30 Sep 201551min

Episode 2: Planned Parenthood, SoulCycle, and Caring Corporations

Episode 2: Planned Parenthood, SoulCycle, and Caring Corporations

Episode 2, September 21, 2015 Show NotesOn this week's Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil Young discuss the Planned Parenthood video controversy, the IPO of SoulCy...

30 Sep 201546min

Episode 1: Kim Davis, Teacherpreneurs, and Taylor Swift

Episode 1: Kim Davis, Teacherpreneurs, and Taylor Swift

On this week's Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil Young discuss the jailing of Kim Davis and the history of civil disobedience, the new online marketplace called T...

26 Sep 201546min

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