Afghanistan, Plus-Size Clothing, and Swearing
Past Present: Episode 98
On this week’s Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil J. Young debate Trump’s proposal for Afghanistan, plus-size clothing, and why swearing is on the rise.
Stolen Valor, MLMs, and Private Roads
Past Present: Episode 96
In this week’s episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate lying about Vietnam, multi-level marketing companies, and the privatization of public roads.
MS-13, R. Kelly, and Doctor Who
Past Present: Episode 95
In this week’s episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate the place of MS-13 in the history of street gangs, R. Kelly’s sex cult, and the controversy over the first woman actor to play Doctor Who.
LIVE! Libraries, the Hamptons, and the Summer of Love
Past Present Episode 93
In this week’s special live episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate funding cuts for libraries, the history of the Hamptons, and the legacy of the Summer of Love.
Amazon & Whole Foods, Summer Jobs, and Gerrymandering
Past Present: Episode 89
In this week’s episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods, the disappearing teen summer job, and the politics of gerrymandering.
Theresa May, Goop, and Father’s Day
Past Present: Episode 88
In this week’s episode, Niki, Neil and Natalia debate the outcome of the recent British election, Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop, and the history of Father’s Day.
Pride Month, the Paris Accords, and Kathy Griffin
Past Present Episode 87
In this week’s episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the politics of pride marches, the history of climate change, and Kathy Griffin and the politics of offense.
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.
Comey’s Firing, Teeth & Dentistry, and the Bachelorette
Past Present: Episode 84
On this week’s show, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Jim Comey’s firing, teeth and dental care, and the Bachelorette’s first black star.
Fyre Festival, the 1992 LA Uprisings, and North Korea
Past Present: Episode 82
In this week’s episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the causes of the Fyre Festival fiasco, the anniversary of the LA uprisings, and the history of US-North Korea relations.