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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: October, 2016
Episode 56: Rigged Elections, Wikileaks, and Self-Care 0
Oct 25, 2016

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the history of rigged elections, Wikileaks, and the importance of self-care.

 

Episode 55: Sexual Harassment, Scary Clowns, and Pit Bull Bans 0
Oct 18, 2016

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Donald Trump and sexual harassment and assault, the great clown scare of 2016, and pit bull bans.

Episode 54: Transparent, Wells Fargo, and Cable News 0
Oct 11, 2016

In this week's episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate the place of Transparent in the history of LGBTQ representation on television, fraud at Wells Fargo, and the 20th anniversary of Fox News. 

Episode 53: Presidential Debates, Stop and Frisk, and Fat Shaming 0
Oct 4, 2016

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

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