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Neil J. Young

Neil J. Young
Opinion writer at The Week and co-host of the history podcast Past Present
@neiljyoung17
neiljyoung.com/
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Wiretapping, Wellness Real Estate, and Late-Night TV

Past Present Episode 74

March 16, 2017 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Neil J. Young and Nicole Hemmer

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Trump’s wiretapping allegations, “wellness real estate,” and late-night TV.

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Wiretapping, Wellness Real Estate, and Late-Night TV
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The Women’s Strike, Anti-Semitism, and Robots

Past Present Episode 73

March 9, 2017 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the complicated politics of the women's strike, the rise of anti-Semitism in America, and humanity's relationship to robots.

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The Women’s Strike, Anti-Semitism, and Robots
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Milo & CPAC, Professor Politics, and Momastery

Past Present: Episode 72

March 3, 2017 • by Nicole Hemmer, Neil J. Young and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate CPAC’s decision to disinvite Milo Yiannopoulos, legislation to require political balance in university faculties, and Christian blogger Momastery’s announcement of her lesbian engagement.

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Milo & CPAC, Professor Politics, and Momastery
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Paid Protestors, Secondhand Smoke, and Ivanka Trump

Past Present Episode 71

February 28, 2017 • by Nicole Hemmer, Neil J. Young and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela

On this week’s Past Present podcast, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the history of “paid protestors,” the science of secondhand smoke, and the failing fortunes of Ivanka Trump’s clothing line.

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Paid Protestors, Secondhand Smoke, and Ivanka Trump
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Valentine’s Day, Obama & Black History, and Andrew Jackson

Past Present: Episode 70

February 16, 2017 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young

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.

 

 

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Valentine’s Day, Obama & Black History, and Andrew Jackson
Education

Betsy DeVos, Executive Orders, and Playgrounds

Past Present: Episode 68

February 2, 2017 • by Neil J. Young, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Nicole Hemmer

In this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate Betsy DeVos and school privatization, the uses of executive orders, and the growing call for more dangerous playgrounds.

 
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Betsy DeVos, Executive Orders, and Playgrounds
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Plagiarism, Ringling Bros., and Sugar & SNAP

Past Present: Episode 67

January 27, 2017 • by Nicole Hemmer, Neil J. Young and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the dangers of plagiarism, the fate of the cirucs, and whether sugary drinks should be restricted for SNAP recipients.

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Plagiarism, Ringling Bros., and Sugar & SNAP
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The Women’s March, Russia, and Obama’s Farewell

Past Present: Episode 66

January 19, 2017 • by Neil J. Young, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Nicole Hemmer

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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The Women’s March, Russia, and Obama’s Farewell
Multi Media

North Carolina, Pot Legalization, and Alabama Football

Past Present: Episode 65

January 12, 2017 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young

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.

 
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North Carolina, Pot Legalization, and Alabama Football
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Aleppo, Japanese Internment, and Kwanzaa

Past Present: Episode 64

December 22, 2016 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

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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Aleppo, Japanese Internment, and Kwanzaa
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Taiwan, the Oakland Fire, and Black Santa

Past Present: Episode 63

December 16, 2016 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

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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Taiwan, the Oakland Fire, and Black Santa
Multi Media

Fidel Castro, Liberalism’s Future, and Fake News

Past Present: Episode 62

December 8, 2016 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

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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Fidel Castro, Liberalism’s Future, and Fake News
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