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Podcasts and videos, live streams of University events, critical discussions, PS roundtables, and other contemporary happenings

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Extremism in Defense of Liberty Is No Vice

April 19, 2023 • by Claire Potter
A conversation with historian Matthew Dallek about his new book, "Birchers: How the John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right"...

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Tennessee’s Attack on Democracy

Past Present Podcast, Episode 370

April 18, 2023 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young
When two Democratic lawmakers were expelled from the Tennessee legislature, discussion turned to the state of democracy there – and in the nation...

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Tennessee’s Attack on Democracy
Past Present

The History of Children’s Story Hour

Past Present Podcast, Episode 369

April 4, 2023 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young
In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the history of children’s story hour....

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The History of Children’s Story Hour
Past Present

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Past Present Podcast, Episode 368

March 28, 2023 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young
In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the politics and political future of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis....

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
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Abortion on Demand

March 27, 2023 • by Claire Potter
Today, in many states, all abortions of viable embryos and fetuses are banned regardless of why are where they occur....

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The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

Past Present Podcast, Episode 367

March 21, 2023 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young
In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank....

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Judith Heumann and the Disability Rights Movement

Past Present Podcast, Episode 366

March 20, 2023 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young
We discuss the life and legacy of disability rights activist Judith Heumann....

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Judith Heumann and the Disability Rights Movement
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Non-compete Agreements and Corporate Subsidies, with Pat Garofalo

Unproductive Labor Podcast, Episode 22

March 20, 2023 • by Pete Sinnott, Luke Mergner and Pat Garofalo
I’m pleased to be speaking with Pat Garofalo about NCAs and corporate subsidies...

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Non-compete Agreements and Corporate Subsidies, with Pat Garofalo
Past Present

Student Loan Debt and the Supreme Court

Past Present Podcast, Episode 365

March 7, 2023 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young
We discuss the SCOTUS deliberation over the cancellation of student loan debt....

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Student Loan Debt and the Supreme Court
Past Present

Jimmy Carter

Past Present Podcast, Episode 364

February 28, 2023 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young
In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy....

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Jimmy Carter
Podcast

Rumor Has It

Why Now? With Claire Potter, Episode 15

February 27, 2023 • by Claire Potter
A conversation with historian Christopher Elias about his book, "Gossip Men."...

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ChatGPT

Past Present Podcast, Episode 363

February 21, 2023 • by Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela and Neil J. Young
Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss ChatGPT....

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ChatGPT
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