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.
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North Carolina, Pot Legalization, and Alabama Football
Past Present: Episode 65
On this week's show, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the decline of democracy in North Carolina, the trend toward legalization of marijuana, and the dominance of Alabama football.
Aleppo, Japanese Internment, and Kwanzaa
Past Present: Episode 64
In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate US involvement in Syria, the legacy of Japanese-American internment, and the 50th anniversary of the first Kwanzaa.
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Taiwan, the Oakland Fire, and Black Santa
Past Present: Episode 63
In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the future of the One-China policy, the tragedy of the Oakland fire, and the Mall of America's first black Santa.
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Fidel Castro, Liberalism’s Future, and Fake News
Past Present: Episode 62
In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate Fidel Castro's legacy, the future of liberalism, and the rise of fake news.
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Trump University, Pence and Hamilton, and Turkeys Gone Wild
Past Present: Episode 61
In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the Trump University fraud settlement, Mike Pence's reception at Hamilton, and the wild turkey's distaste for the wild.
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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.
Second Redemption, Glass Ceilings, and Global Populism
Past Present Episode 59
In this week's special election episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the onset of the Second Redemption, the highest and hardest glass ceiling, and the place of Donald Trump in global populism.
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We debated Jamelle Bouie’s argument that the 2016 ...
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Politicizing and Practicing Motherhood
Why We Should Care What Phyllis Schlafly Served Her Kids for Breakfast
This article was originally posted at Process, the OAH blog, on October 18, 2016.
“I’d like to burn you at the stake,” pioneering feminist Betty Friedan famously spat at conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly during a 1973 debate about the Equal Rights Amendment. Her loathing reflected the recognition of a formidable opponent. Though ...
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Standing Rock, the FBI, and Political Pundits
Past Present Episode 58
In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate the standoff at Standing Rock, the political role of the FBI, and the role of political pundits.
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The Standing Rock Sioux and activists are protesting the possible construction of the Dakota ...
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Rigged Elections, Wikileaks, and Self-Care
Past Present Episode 56
In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the history of rigged elections, Wikileaks, and the importance of self-care.
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Donald Trump has already declared the 2016 presidential race a rigged election. We discussed the history of claiming rigged elections.
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Sexual Harassment, Scary Clowns, and Pit Bull Bans
Past Present Episode 55
In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Donald Trump and sexual harassment and assault, the great clown scare of 2016, and pit bull bans.
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A growing list of women have accused Donald Trump of sexual harassment. Natalia commented ...
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