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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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Now displaying: July, 2016
Episode 44: Pokemon Go, Turkey's Coup, and the Irony of Reform 0
Jul 26, 2016

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.

Episode 43: Dallas, Conventions, and Vaccines 0
Jul 19, 2016

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. 

 

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Dallas: 4:13

Conventions: 19:33

Vaccines: 35:23

WMH: 46:36

Episode 42: Elie Wiesel, Clinton's Emails, and Guns N Roses 0
Jul 12, 2016

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 Guns N Roses.

Episode 41: Pat Summitt, Hellerstedt, and the Democratic Sit-In 0
Jul 5, 2016

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 Democrats' sit-in over gun control.

 

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