A History of Menopause
Past Present Podcast, Episode 362
We discuss the history of menopause....
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The History of Advanced Placement
Past Present Podcast, Episode 361
Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the history of the Advanced Placement program.
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A History of the Sleepover
Past Present Podcast, Episode 360
In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the history of the sleepover—and why they have become so complicated for parents today....
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“Nepo Babies” and the History of Nepotism
Past Present Podcast, Episode 359
In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia discuss the “nepo baby” phenomenon....
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How Gas Stoves Became Political
Past Present Podcast, Episode 358
In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the political controversy over regulating gas stoves....
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The Battle over Speak of the House
Past Present Podcast, Episode 357
Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
At the time of our recording, the House of Representatives was still without a Speaker. Niki referred to Timothy Shenk’s new book, Realigners. Natalia cited this National Review article, and Neil drew on this NPR piece.
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Natalia Petrzela’s “Fit Nation”
Past Present Podcast, Episode 356
In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss – and celebrate! – Natalia’s new book Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession....
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ROTC and American Schools
Past Present Podcast, Episode 355
In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the history of ROTC....
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Brittney Griner and the History of Prisoner Exchanges
Past Present Podcast, Episode 354
In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the history of prisoner exchanges.
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Antisemitism’s Resurgence
Past Present Podcast, Episode 353
In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia discuss the resurgence of antisemitism in the United States.
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Weight Loss Drugs
Past Present Podcast, Episode 352
In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the new weight loss drug, Ozempic.
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The 2022 Midterm Elections
Past Present Podcast, Episode 351
In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the results of the 2022 midterm elections....
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