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Brett Kavanaugh, Fraternity Hazing, and the Natural Beauty Industry

Past Present Episode 147

September 25, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the drama surrounding Brett Kavanaugh’s upcoming Supreme Court confirmation, fraternity hazing, and the booming natural beauty industry. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: Conservative Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s candidacy is being marred by sexual assault allegations. Natalia ...

Brett Kavanaugh, Fraternity Hazing, and the Natural Beauty Industry

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Crafting, the 2008 Financial Crisis, and the Marshmallow Test

Past Present Episode 146

September 18, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the new reality show Making It, the 2008 financial collapse ten years later, and the death of Walter Mischel, the social psychologist who created the “marshmallow test.” Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: Making It, a crafting competition show hosted ...

Crafting, the 2008 Financial Crisis, and the Marshmallow Test

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Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Ad, the Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed, and Robin Leach

Past Present Episode 145

September 11, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss Nike’s controversial signing of Colin Kaepernick as the face of their Just Do It campaign, the anonymous New York Times op-ed written by a senior Trump administration official, and the recent death of Robin Leach. Here are some links and references mentioned during ...

Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Ad, the Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed, and Robin Leach

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John McCain, The Catholic Church, and The Latest Panic Over Loneliness

Past Present Bonus Episode 144

September 4, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the life and legacy of Senator John McCain, the recent scandals in the Catholic Church, and the latest panic over loneliness. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: Senator John McCain, a leading light of the Republican Party, died last ...

John McCain, The Catholic Church, and The Latest Panic Over Loneliness

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A12 Episode 6

The Aftermath

August 30, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

A12 explores the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville last year, the history behind the conflict, and how the city and its people have dealt with the aftermath. In this episode, Niki investigates "How Charlottesville has dealt with the trauma of August 11 and 12".

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A12 Episode 5

Who Watches the Watchers?

August 29, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

In this episode, Niki investigates "Why law enforcement and the legal system failed to prevent the violence on August 11 and 12".

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A12 Episode 4

The Alt-Right Rises

August 27, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

In this episode, Niki investigates "How the alt-right fits into the history of American white supremacy, and why they chose Charlottesville as the place to make their stand".

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The Statue at the Center of the World

August 24, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

In this episode, Niki investigates "Why Charlottesville's Confederate statues opened up a battle over history and memory".

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Tempest Tossed

‘César’s Choice’: The conditions and decisions facing reunited immigrant families–a conversation with Prof. Lauren Gilbert

August 24, 2018 • by T. Alexander Aleinikoff

Alex Aleinikoff speaks with St.Thomas University of Law, Professor Lauren Gilbert, on the detention of re-united immigrant families and the difficult choices they face: should they return to their home countries together, should the parent return and child stay in the U.S., or should the family remain in ICE detention to pursue ...

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The City Behind the Hashtag

August 23, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

In this episode, Niki investigates "How Charlottesville tells its history — and what it misses".

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The Summer of Hate

August 22, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

In this episode, Niki investigates "How the people of Charlottesville responded to months of white supremacist organizing and violence in the city".

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Omarosa

Past Present Bonus Episode 6

August 21, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia discuss the release of Unhinged: An Insider’s Account of the White House, a new book by former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Former White House Staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman has released a book about her time ...