Valentine’s Day, Obama & Black History, and Andrew Jackson
Past Present: Episode 70
In this week’s episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the bawdy history of Valentine’s Day, Obama’s role in elevating black history, and the parallels between Andrew Jackson and Donald Trump.
Democrats, Republicans and the Explosive Politics of Health Insurance
Theda Skocpol
Democrats, Republicans and the Explosive Politics of Health Insurance
The Women’s March, Russia, and Obama’s Farewell
Past Present: Episode 66
In this week’s episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate the women’s march on Washington, US-Russian relations, and Obama’s final speech to the nation.
International Adoption, Steve Bannon, and Safety-Pin Politics
Past Present: Episode 60
In this week’s episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the role of citizenship in international adoption, Steve Bannon’s appointment as Trump’s chief strategist, and the place of safety pins in sartorial politics.
The Myths of the Clash between Clinton and Trump
On 26 September 2016, I watched the first presidential debate of my life. I am not an American citizen. I do not have the right to vote. I moved to New York only a few years ago. I have not had enough time to become accustomed to American political culture, and I do not get the excitement of a political campaign that begins years before the actual election. I do not even believe in elections as the culminating moment of a democratic life, so I am three times removed from the debate that unfolded in front of my eyes that evening. I still enjoy, …