The Last Archive
Pushkin IndustriesThe Last Archive is a show about the history of truth, and the historical context for our current fake news, post-truth moment. It’s a show about how we know what we know, and why it seems, these days, as if we don’t know anything at all anymore. The show is written & hosted by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey, and was created by the historian Jill Lepore. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushki... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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Election night 1993 meets election night 2016. The fate of the island and the country converge in the figure of one man: Rudy Giuliani.
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At the height of the secession movement, the Wu-Tang Clan forms on Staten Island. We take a tour of early 1990s hip-hop and reveal the hidden history of the group.
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A group on Staten Island tries to stop secession, squaring off against the secessionists in a heated set of debates and meetings recorded on never-before-seen archival tapes. A set of debates best understood via a detour into the history of a remote ... more
After the Supreme Court takes a close look at New York City government, Staten Island comes out the loser. A local artist begins organizing for secession. We take a deep dive into the psychology of the island, which has a lot to do with the largest g... more
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Elon’s management methods during his 100 day “governmental purge fantasy” were exactly the same that AI currently uses; namely, fabricating lies in order to rationalize its actions and further its agenda. It seems the “intelligence” being created is closer to the current “me first” mindset than the seeking of knowledge. The robots will be us, fighting against each other and lying about anything for the sole purpose of being “right”.
Ms. Lepore, I love your storytelling, though this time I detes... more
Apple Podcasts5Ol’ Bucko
United Statesa year ago Great insights!
Podcast Addict5a year agoJohnMNAm I the only one who thinks about evil mermaids when hearing 'the Siren myth'?
Podcast Addict5a year agoJoost Ringoot- I want to love this show
This is a great show - topics are interesting and well researched. The negative is the overuse of voice actors. The gimmick is too dramatic, takes one out of the moment and, for me, incredibly distracting. This trend seems endemic to Pushkin in general. Wish it would go away.
Apple Podcasts3Uber IrritatedUnited States2 years ago - “It’s Still Alive”
I’ve now listened to this reading by Jill Lepore three times in the last 24 hours or so. I can’t stop thinking about it and I’m going down various rabbit holes online to learn more! The amount of historical context about Frankenstein I never knew before is blowing me away. And then to learn that Lord Byron was Ada Lovelace’s Father?! I will be rereading Frankenstein over the weekend, and I can’t wait!!
Apple Podcasts5knolldkUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #240 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #186 |  Germany/History |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Argentina/History |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  South Africa/History |
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What is The Last Archive about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A history-forward program that examines how truth, evidence, and memory shape current debates. Episodes blend archival research, expert commentary, and narrative storytelling to explore topics like secession movements, island dynamics, Indigenous sovereignty, and media influence on public discourse. Notable for strong historical framing, interdisciplinary guests, and a characterful host/dramatic narration, it often weaves personal testimonies with broader cultural patterns to illuminate how societies construct knowledge and how power and memory interact. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy rigorous history presented with clear storytelling and contemporary relevance, and it often features prominent scholars, journalists, and polic... more
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1. Malcolm Gladwell
2. Donald J. Trump
3. Rudolph Giuliani
4. Catherine Kramer
5. Skiz Fernando
6. Daphne McWilliams
7. Dan Singletary
8. Robert Scamardella
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