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Nostalgia Trap

David Parsons
Vincent Van Gogh
Art History
The Life Of Vincent Van Gogh
Cold War
Counterculture
Consumerism
Automobile History
1952 Cadillac
Volkswagen Beetle
Gun Culture
Country Music
U.S. Military
Mental Health
Trump
Hitchhiking
American Imperialism
Gender and Sexuality In Cars
American Automakers
Consumer Behavior
American Automobile Industry

Deep dive conversations on American history, politics, and pop culture, hosted by history professor and writer David Parsons.

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This week Justin joins me to consider the dialectical nature of our 2025 reality, as we examine the utopian and dystopian properties of Bad Bunny Super Bowl discourse, the rise of Zohran Mamdani, and the accelerated unleashing of AI slop upon a world... more

The Supreme Court is scared of crossing Trump; Stephen Miller wants to declare the Democratic Party a terrorist organization; an ICE raid in Chicago lays the groundwork for a new era of authoritarianism; late night TV says goodbye; microplastics are ... more

This week on the Nostalgia Trap Livestream: Conspiracy theory mind-melt reaches the upper echelons of power, AI-generated savagery plunges further into the toilet, Chuck Schumer and Zohran Mamdani flirt with the limits of liberal possibility, a shock... more

On this week's News Trap update, Justin joins me to discuss the question on everyone's mind: when is the fever gonna break? As the cartoonish reality of Trump's second term takes on increasingly demented dimensions, we game out how larger forces, par... more

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Judd Legum
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Episode: Ep 421 - First They Came for Jimmy Kimmel w/ Judd Legum
Monte Montgomery
Jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist
Episode: Ep 420 - All That Jazz w/ Monte Montgomery
Ross Benes
Author of '1999, The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times'
Episode: Ep 419 - Party Like It's 1999 w/ Ross Benes
Ethan Lascity
Assistant professor and director of the Fashion Media Program at Southern Methodist University.
Southern Methodist University
Episode: Ep 417 - The Abercrombie Age w/ Ethan Lascity
Xaq Frohlich
Associate Professor of the History of Technology at Auburn University
Auburn University
Episode: Ep 416 - America Eats Itself w/ Xaq Frohlich
Nick Marx
Co-author of 'That's Not Funny, How the Right Makes Comedy Work for Them'
University of California Press
Episode: Ep 415 - Own the Libs w/ Nick Marx
Willa Seidenberg
Researcher and historian involved in the GI movement
Episode: Ep 410 - Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam, We've All Been There
Bill Short
Former Infantry Platoon Sergeant and antiwar activist during the Vietnam War
Episode: Ep 410 - Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam, We've All Been There
Justin Rogers-Cooper
Political analyst discussing the implications of constitutional flexibility
Episode: News Trap 4.11.25 - Hard Decoupling w/ Justin Rogers-Cooper (PREVIEW)

Host

David Parsons
Host of insightful conversations on American history, politics, and pop culture. He often weaves personal narratives with critical societal reflections, connecting guests' experiences to broader thematic discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • Amazing Leftist Historical Analysis

    Been listening since the beginning! Excellent analysis. Great guests. Really an unsung gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kai Bye
    United States3 months ago
  • A fountain of social humanity in our inhumane era.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Harold N.
    6 months ago
  • On NETFlIX

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cocodojo
    United States9 months ago
  • Want to keep loving

    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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    NatashaConstance55
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great deep dives

    Interesting guests with eclectic subject matter

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    United States4 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its depth of analysis and the engaging nature of its guests, providing unique insights on American culture and politics.
Listeners appreciate the high-quality, intellectually stimulating discussions that often blend personal stories with historical context.

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Ep 415 - Own the Libs w/ Nick Marx
Q: What was the idea behind writing about comedy and how did you get your arms around this subject?
We wanted to identify and describe the world of right-wing comedy and highlight that those on the left don't monopolize comedy, suggesting a need for shifts in political and comedic strategy.
Ep 410 - Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam, We've All Been There
Q: What key messages did you take from your discussions about the Vietnam War?
David reflects on the moral complexities of decisions made during wars, recognizing the challenges faced by soldiers in navigating their duties and personal convictions.
Ep 410 - Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam, We've All Been There
Q: Why did you become interested in what you study?
David discusses his lifelong obsession with Vietnam, stemming from both personal experiences and cultural influences during his childhood.
Ep 400 - The Disney Revolt w/ Jake S. Friedman
Q: Can you describe how you approached the history of the strike in a way that recognizes all perspectives?
Friedman aimed to tell a human story about the animators and Disney, without vilifying either side, acknowledging the nuances and motivations at play.
Ep 400 - The Disney Revolt w/ Jake S. Friedman
Q: What sparked your interest in writing the book about the Disney Strike?
Jake shared how his fascination grew from learning about the animator strike's intersection with labor history, and his personal connection to art and animation.

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1. Judd Legum
2. Monte Montgomery
3. Ross Benes
4. Ethan Lascity
5. Xaq Frohlich
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