The Ocean Gate Submersible and the History of Extreme Travel

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”

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

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

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The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

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

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

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

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

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the politics and political future of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis....

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The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

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

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

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Student Loan Debt and the Supreme Court

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

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Jimmy Carter

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

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ChatGPT

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

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A History of Menopause

We discuss the history of menopause....

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The History of Advanced Placement

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

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A History of the Sleepover

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

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

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How Gas Stoves Became Political

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

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