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 147: Brett Kavanaugh, Fraternity Hazing, and the Natural Beauty Industry
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2018-09-25
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Episode 146: Crafting, the 2008 Financial Crisis, and the Marshmallow Test
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2018-09-18
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Episode 145: Nike's Colin Kaepernick Ad, the Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed, and Robin Leach
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2018-09-11
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Episode 144: John McCain, the Catholic Church Scandals, and Loneliness
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2018-09-04
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Bonus Episode 6: Omarosa
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2018-08-21
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Episode 143: LIVE! Latinos in the Hamptons, Grift, and Rosé Wine
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2018-08-14
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Episode 142: Institutionalizing Children, Referees, and Charlottesville
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2018-08-07
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Episode 141: Sacha Baron Cohen, the Yoga Vote, and Middle Children
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2018-07-31
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Episode 140: Treason, Accents, and Outdoor Play
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2018-07-24
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Episode 139: Thai Cave Rescue, Breastfeeding, and Fleece Vests
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2018-07-17
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Episode 138: Democratic Socialists, Court Packing, and Audiobooks
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2018-07-10
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Episode 137: Civility, Gays and Gyms, and Mr. Rogers
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2018-07-03
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Episode 136: Anthony Bourdain, Family Values, and Ageism
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2018-06-26
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Episode 135: U.S.-Canada Relations, Kate Spade, and A.P. History
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2018-06-19
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Episode 134: Masterpiece Cakeshop, Presidential Pardons, and Separated Families
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2018-06-12
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Episode 133: Twinks, a Manhattan Con Artist, and the Ford Mustang
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2018-06-05
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Episode 132: Incels, Mormonism and Race, and Millennials and Personal Finance
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2018-05-29
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Episode 131: The Israeli Embassy, Tom Wolfe, and Sports Gambling
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2018-05-22
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Episode 130: "This is America," NRATV, and Instragramming Museums
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2018-05-15
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Episode 129: the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Golden State Killer, and Remembering the Holocaust
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2018-05-08
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