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Past Present Podcast: Milo & CPAC, Professor Politics, and Momastery

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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. Milo & CPAC The conservative organization CPAC disinvited Milo Yiannopoulos from speaking at its annual conference after tapes surfaced showing him celebrating sex with […]

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Protest

Past Present Podcast: Paid Protestors, Secondhand Smoke, and Ivanka Trump

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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. “Paid Protestors” Donald Trump and his supporters have argued “paid protestors” are rallying against him. Niki recommended a recent Jacobin article that noted the history of paid protestors in

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Victorian Valentine

Past Present Podcast: Valentine’s Day, Obama & Black History, and Andrew Jackson

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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. Valentine’s Day It’s Valentine’s Day! We discussed the long history of this holiday and some of its offshoots, including Galentine’s Day. Niki recommended Annebella Pollen’s history of

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Dystopian

Past Present Podcast: Refugees, Uber, and Dystopian Novels

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In this week’s episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate American policy toward refugees, the politics of Uber, and the rising sales of dystopian novels. Refugees We discussed Donald Trump’s executive order that severely restricts immigration from seven Muslim countries. Uber The ride sharing app Uber fell into controversy when it dropped surge pricing from rides leaving JFK airport during

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Narrative Harmony

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Brittanie Richardson is an artist and activist working to abolish sex slavery. Her latest project is the Art and Abolition Movement. My ability to believe pretty much anything is probably biggest asset as well as my greatest flaw. It’s great because I am the best at “Your dreams are valid. You can be anything you want

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Staying Sane in a Sh*t Show

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In the latest podcast from Dharma Punx NYC, Josh Korda, Buddhist teacher and lifelong activist, shares practical approaches for staying sane while politically engaged. In the 2,500 year old tradition I teach entirely by dana: scraping by entirely on the generous donations of those who listen and get something from the teaching. Please check out

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Your CFO: How Will Donald Trump’s Tax Plan Affect You?

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If you’re like myself and millions of Americans, you’re concerned about the future of our country and the welfare of our citizens more than ever. The least-popular President in modern history has made many promises to the American people, and few (non-divisive) promises have been fulfilled. Today, we’re going to take a look at the

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