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Multi Media

Universal Basic Income, Scientific Racism, and Malls

Past Present: Episode 80

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

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the push for universal basic income, the rising visibility of scientific racism, and the disappearance of shopping malls. 

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Universal Basic Income, Scientific Racism, and Malls
Multi Media

The Unfriendly Skies, Trump & Syria, and the Easter Egg Roll

Past Present: Episode 79

April 20, 2017 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Neil J. Young and Nicole Hemmer

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate United's rough treatment of its passengers, Trump's missile attack on Syria, and the White House Easter egg roll.

 
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The Unfriendly Skies, Trump & Syria, and the Easter Egg Roll
Multi Media

The Graham Rule, the Nuclear Option, and Pepsi Protesting

Past Present Episode 78

April 13, 2017 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Neil J. Young and Nicole Hemmer

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate Mike Pence's rules for women colleagues, the end of the Senate filibuster, and Pepsi's attempt to coopt Black Lives Matter.

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The Graham Rule, the Nuclear Option, and Pepsi Protesting
Multi Media

The AHCA, Children’s Sleep, and Planets

Past Present Episode 77

April 7, 2017 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Neil J. Young and Nicole Hemmer

In this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the fate of the American Health Care Act, the constructed nature of children's sleep, and Pluto's place among the planets.

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The AHCA, Children’s Sleep, and Planets
Multi Media

Intersectionality, Beauty & the Beast, and Defunding the NEH & NEA

Past Present Episode 76

March 31, 2017 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Neil J. Young and Nicole Hemmer

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate whether intersectionality is a religion, the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast, and Trump's plan to defund the NEA and NEH.

Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:

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Intersectionality, Beauty & the Beast, and Defunding the NEH & NEA
Multi Media

The LSAT, George W. Bush, and Corporal Punishment

Past Present Episode 75

March 24, 2017 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Neil J. Young and Nicole Hemmer

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.

 
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The LSAT, George W. Bush, and Corporal Punishment
Multi Media

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
Multi Media

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
Multi Media

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
Multi Media

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
Multi Media

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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