The Ocean Gate Submersible and the History of Extreme Travel

By: Nicole Hemmer — June 27^th 2023 at 13:09

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the failed attempt of the Ocean Gate submersible to explore the Titanic wreckage....

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The Duggar Family and “Shiny Happy People”

By: Nicole Hemmer — June 13^th 2023 at 12:37

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil the new documentary about the Duggar family, Shiny Happy People....

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Car Buying and the History of Car Dealers

By: Nicole Hemmer — June 6^th 2023 at 13:14

Car salesmen play an underappreciated role in GOP power politics...

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The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

By: Nicole Hemmer — May 23^rd 2023 at 13:34

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss Martha Stewart’s appearance on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue....

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The Media Meltdown

By: Nicole Hemmer — May 9^th 2023 at 13:43

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the continued cutbacks and collapses of digital media companies....

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Tucker Carlson’s Firing by Fox News

By: Nicole Hemmer — May 2^nd 2023 at 14:14

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss Tucker Carlson’s dismissal from Fox News....

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The History of Children’s Story Hour

By: Nicole Hemmer — April 4^th 2023 at 13:26

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the history of children’s story hour....

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The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

By: Nicole Hemmer — March 21^st 2023 at 15:58

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

By: Nicole Hemmer — March 20^th 2023 at 13:52

We discuss the life and legacy of disability rights activist Judith Heumann....

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Student Loan Debt and the Supreme Court

By: Nicole Hemmer — March 7^th 2023 at 14:23

We discuss the SCOTUS deliberation over the cancellation of student loan debt....

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Jimmy Carter

By: Nicole Hemmer — February 28^th 2023 at 14:12

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy....

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ChatGPT

By: Nicole Hemmer — February 21^st 2023 at 14:56

Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss ChatGPT....

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A History of Menopause

By: Nicole Hemmer — February 14^th 2023 at 14:52

We discuss the history of menopause....

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The History of Advanced Placement

By: Nicole Hemmer — February 7^th 2023 at 16:03

Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the history of the Advanced Placement program. ...

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A History of the Sleepover

By: Nicole Hemmer — January 31^st 2023 at 14:20

In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the history of the sleepover—and why they have become so complicated for parents today....

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“Nepo Babies” and the History of Nepotism

By: Nicole Hemmer — January 24^th 2023 at 14:31

In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia discuss the “nepo baby” phenomenon....

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How Gas Stoves Became Political

By: Nicole Hemmer — January 17^th 2023 at 14:24

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the political controversy over regulating gas stoves....