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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: December, 2022
Dec 20, 2022

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the history of ROTC.

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In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:

Dec 13, 2022

In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the history of prisoner exchanges.

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In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:

Dec 6, 2022

In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia discuss the resurgence of antisemitism in the United States.

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  • Former president Donald Trump dined at Mar-a-Lago with noted antisemites Kanye West and Nick Fuentes. Niki referred to this Arizona Mirror piece about the Kari Lake’s endorsement of an antisemite in Arizona. Natalia referenced this Washington Post article about the resurgence of an antisemitism many thought a relic of the past.

 

 

In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:

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