
Deep dive conversations on American history, politics, and pop culture, hosted by history professor and writer David Parsons.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 548 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistoryPolitics | |||

This week Justin and I game out scenarios unfolding from the U.S./Israel attack on Iran. Is it all about Epstein? (LOL) Or might China and Russia have something to do with Trump's latest insane wager? Let's take a look at the imperial chessboard.
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My late night adventures into the local jazz underworld have introduced me to some fascinating new friends, and I wanted to bring two of them into the Nostalgia Trap universe. Monte Montgomery and Alan Burgess are old pals whose frequent conversation... more
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On this week's News Trap Justin and I talk about the delicious crash of the crypto hustle, the sinister promise of "agentic AI," the human wrecka... more
When I was growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, Rolling Stone magazine was an indispensable resource for discovering the hip edge of American pop culture. Of course, I didn't realize at the time that the magazine had its roots in the 1960s countercultu... more
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Been listening since the beginning! Excellent analysis. Great guests. Really an unsung gem.
A fountain of social humanity in our inhumane era.
I was wondering not if it was just me, but I wasn’t motivated to watch NETFLIX. Maybe a few movies few and far. I began to prefer to read, write, practice with musical instruments, listen to a podcast, draw, and learn chess.
I’ve been listening for years and have grown through David’s insight, but lately the News Trap episodes have me worrying about the Alex Jones sort of tone the podcast has taken. Are we seeing a movement away from the measured, skeptical, inquisitive stance that is Nostalgia Trap? I hope not.
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Conversations center around critical themes in American history, politics, and cultural narratives, with an emphasis on exploring the interconnections between these areas. A notable characteristic is the focus on leftist perspectives, reflecting the host's background as a history professor. Episodes frequently tackle contemporary issues, drawing parallels between historical events and current societal challenges, ultimately offering listeners an engaging synthesis of academic depth and accessibility. Guest interviews enrich discussions, contributing varied insights and experiences related to social justice, economics, and cultural criticism, catering well to those interested in intellectual discourse and historical context.
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