The LSAT, George W. Bush, and Corporal Punishment
Past Present Episode 75
In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate Harvard's decision to drop the LSAT, George W. Bush's newfound popularity, and corporal punishment.
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2017: Something old, something new, much was borrowed, nothing blue
Women all over the world marched, rallied, and demonstrated in solidarity to commemorate International Women's Day. While the tradition was established a century ago, never before have so many women demonstrated in so many places in so many countries. To show solidarity, women wore red, whether they were demonstrating or ...
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Critical Design
By Tony Dunne & Fiona Raby
Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby are professors of Design and Emerging Technology at The New School and partners in the design studio Dunne & Raby. They use design as a medium to stimulate discussion and debate amongst designers, industry and the public about the social, cultural and ethical implications of existing ...
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Wiretapping, Wellness Real Estate, and Late-Night TV
Past Present Episode 74
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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Democrats, Republicans and the Explosive Politics of Health Insurance by Theda Skocpol
Part II Q&A Session
For the Part I please visit:
https://publicseminar.org/2017/02/democrats-republicans-and-the-explosive-politics-of-health-insurance/#.WLWpRhIrK2w
The current debate on the repeal of the Affordable Care Act has once again highlighted healthcare as a divisive issue at the national level. In this climate, healthcare is framed in a variety of ways that escape easy categorization. This national debate cannot be addressed ...
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Not My President’s Day
Monday February 20th
Over two dozen US cities saw anti-Trump protestors hit the streets for "Not My President's Day" demonstrations. In Trump's new home in Washington D.C. several hundred people rallied at Dupont Circle, then walked two miles to the White House.
While the rally was in process a motorcyclist flying a Trump flag ...
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The Women’s Strike, Anti-Semitism, and Robots
Past Present Episode 73
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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Everything Has a History
A Conversation between Jim Grossman and Tyler Stovall
Watch American Historical Association executive director Jim Grossman and new 2017 AHA president Tyler Stovall discuss the role of historical thinking in today's public culture. First published in the AHA Fortnightly Newsletter, February 2017. Republished with the permission.
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Milo & CPAC, Professor Politics, and Momastery
Past Present: Episode 72
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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Paid Protestors, Secondhand Smoke, and Ivanka Trump
Past Present Episode 71
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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No Ban on Muslims
Protests from D.C. on February 4th
Roughly five thousand people gathered at the edge of Lafayette park across from the White House on Sunday afternoon, February 4. They were protesting the ban on Muslims and refugees proposed by President Trump January 27. "No hate no fear, refugees are welcome here!" was the most popular chant. Most ...
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