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Incels, Mormonism and Race, and Millennials and Personal Finance

Past Present Episode 132

May 30, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: In the wake of a Toronto terrorist attack, “incels,” or involuntary celibates, are gaining attention. Niki referred to this New York Times article about Jordan Peterson. Natalia cited Jia Tolentino’s New Yorker article on the origins of incel rage, Ross Douthat’s New York Times op-ed raising the possibility of the redistribution ...

Incels, Mormonism and Race, and Millennials and Personal Finance

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The Israeli Embassy, Tom Wolfe, and Sports Gambling

Past Present Episode 131

May 23, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: President Trump officially moved the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and violence in Gaza ensued. Neil wrote about Trump’s stance in his Huffington Post column this week. Natalia recommended this Tablet article breaking down the context for the violence in Gaza. “New Journalism” pioneer Tom Wolfe ...

The Israeli Embassy, Tom Wolfe, and Sports Gambling

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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the Golden State Killer, and Remembering the Holocaust

Past Present Episode 129

May 9, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the Golden State Killer, and the news that Americans are forgetting the Holocaust.

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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the Golden State Killer, and Remembering the Holocaust

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Sean Hannity, Gayborhoods, and Running Tutus

Past Present Episode 128

May 2, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the Sean Hannity phenomenon, battles over the “gayborhood,” and the popularity of running tutus.

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Sean Hannity, Gayborhoods, and Running Tutus

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Barbara Bush, Starbucks, and the U.S. Census

Past Present Episode 127

April 24, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the life and legacy of Barbara Bush, Starbucks’ race problem, and the U.S. Census.

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Barbara Bush, Starbucks, and the U.S. Census

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Sinclair Broadcasting, Tony Robbins, and Early Admissions

Past Present Episode 126

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

In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the rise of Sinclair Broadcasting, life coach Tony Robbins’ dismissal of the #MeToo movement, and the fraught history of college early admissions.

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Sinclair Broadcasting, Tony Robbins, and Early Admissions

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Roseanne, NFL Cheerleaders, and Instant Pot

Past Present Episode 125

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

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate the return of the television series Roseanne, the unfair treatment of NFL cheerleaders, and the sudden popularity of the Instant Pot.

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Roseanne, NFL Cheerleaders, and Instant Pot

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Stormy Daniels

Past Present Bonus Episode 5

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

In this week's episode, Niki and Natalia debate the Stormy Daniels scandal.

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Cambridge Analytica, the Austin Serial Bomber, and Stanford’s “Manel”

Past Present Episode 124

March 28, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the historical significance of Cambridge Analytica and its relationship with Facebook, a serial bomber in Austin, and an all-white, all-male history conference at Stanford.

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Cambridge Analytica, the Austin Serial Bomber, and Stanford’s “Manel”

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Rex Tillerson, Women’s Obituaries, and National Geographic

Past Present Episode 123

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

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Donald Trump’s firing of Rex Tillerson, the New York Times publishing obituaries for women it overlooked historically, and National Geographic’s self-study of its past racist coverage.

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Rex Tillerson, Women’s Obituaries, and National Geographic

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Trump’s Tariffs, Weight Watchers for Teenagers, Disneyland Workers

Past Present Episode 122

March 17, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate President Trump’s proposed tariffs, Weight Watchers’ bid for teenage dieters, and Disneyland’s underpaid workers.

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Trump’s Tariffs, Weight Watchers for Teenagers, Disneyland Workers

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Billy Graham, High School Activism, and Teachers’ Strikes

Past Present Episode 121

March 14, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the life and ministry of Billy Graham, youth activism after the Parkland shootings, and the West Virginia teachers’ strike.

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