Alt-Right Asian Fetish, Temporary Protected Status, and Raw Water
Past Present Episode 114
In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate the Asian fetish of some alt-right white nationalists, President Trump’s plan to revoke protections for Salvadorans, and the raw water craze.
Etiquette Books, a Royal Engagement, and National Monuments
Past Present Episode 111
In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate the resurgence of etiquette books, the announcement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal engagement, and President Trump’s decision to limit the size of two national monuments.
Culture vs. Anti-Culture
What kind of cultural commitment provides constructive alternatives to “Tax Reform,” Access Hollywood Denial and Birther-gate Revival?
Harvey Weinstein, Pumpkin Spice, and the Dove Ad Controversy
Past Present Episode 103
In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate alleged sexual predator Harvey Weinstein and the culture that enables him, the history of the pumpkin spice phenomenon, and the controversy over a Dove soap advertisement.
Antifa, Cultural Appropriation, and Income Inequality – LIVE!
Past Present: Episode 101
In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate the historical origins of Antifa, cultural appropriation, and the role of contract labor in an unequal society.
Truckers, NATO, and Spelling Bees
Past Present: Episode 86
In this week’s episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the decline of the long-haul trucker, the future of NATO, and the national spelling bee.
Class and Culture at the Republican and Democratic Conventions
Class and Culture at the Republican and Democratic Conventions