
Deep dive conversations on American history, politics, and pop culture, hosted by history professor and writer David Parsons.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 537 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNewsPolitics | |||

Have you ever seen A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies? It's an epic documentary whose title says it all: a legendary director tells his life story while sharing ideas about the history of cinema. Kind of a two-for-one. I ... more
The latest Jeffrey Epstein email dump brings up some intriguing ideas about the shadowy financier's actual role among all his elite friends, from Donald Trump to Noam Chomsky. Why did so many powerful people seek his advice and companionship, despite... more
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This week Justin and I talk about the Mamdani victory in NYC; the shifting dynamics of the much hyped "civil war" within the Democratic Party; how to read the Trum... more
The US government shits the bed, Trump dumps AI feces on protesters, the East Wing of the White House gets flushed down the toilet, Mamdani squeezes out a floater upon a dying Democratic Party, and something stinks about the US dropping bombs on "dru... 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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The content consists of engaging discussions that explore the intersections of American history, politics, and pop culture. Notable themes include critical analyses of contemporary political figures and movements, cultural phenomena, and the nostalgia surrounding past eras. The insights come from a diverse range of guests including academics, artists, and cultural commentators, offering rich perspectives on both historical contexts and present-day implications. Unique to this show is the emphasis on personal narratives intertwined with broader social and political issues, providing listeners with a multi-dimensional understanding of the topics covered.
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