What is now and then?
Together, they make sense of the week in news by discussing the people, ideas, and events that got us here today. Now and Then is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Who are the hosts of now&then?
The Cafe team is Adam Waller, David Tatasciore, Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, and Jake Kaplan. Now & Then is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Who wrote the now&then theme music?
The Now & Then theme music was composed by Nat Weiner. The Cafe team is Adam Waller, David Tatasciore, Sam Ozer-Staton, Noa Azulai, and Jake Kaplan. Now & Then is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
What is the Henri Nouwen Society podcast?
In these engaging podcasts, Henri Nouwen Society Executive Director Karen Pascal interviews spiritual writers, thinkers and leaders that have all been influenced by Henri Nouwen.
Tuesday Mornings
How can the past help inform today’s most pressing challenges? Every Tuesday, award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman use their encyclopedic knowledge of US history to bring the past to life. Together, they make sense of the week in news by discussing the people, ideas, and events that got us here today.
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson is a Professor of History at Boston College, bestselling author, and co-host of Now & Then.
Joanne Freeman
Joanne Freeman is a Professor of History and American studies at Yale University, award-winning author, and co-host of Now & Then.
Native American Studies, Land, and the Quest for Justice: A Conversation with Mishuana Goeman
This wide-ranging conversation features Professor Mishuana Goeman, Professor of Gender Studies and American Indian Studies, and the inaugural Special Advisor to the Chancellor on Native American and Indigenous Affairs at UCLA.
Is the Age of Roe v. Wade Over? A Conversation on the Long Legal Fight over Abortion with Cary Franklin
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which addresses the constitutionality of a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks. This case is the latest in a decades-long legal battle over the legality of abortion access, which may culminate in the overturning of Roe v.
Deadlock in Israel-Palestine: How to Imagine a Better Future? Part 1
This week's episode features the recording of the three part webinar series organized by the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy in partnership with the USC Casden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role in American Life and the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies.
Revisited - Distinct Histories, Shared Struggles: A Conversation with Prof. Kyle Mays about Indigenous Peoples Day
This revisited episode originally aired on October 12th, 2020, marking Indigenous Peoples Day. Professor Kyle T.
Vaccine Mandates Past and Present: A Conversation with Dorit Reiss
In recent months, there has been a raging debate over whether the state--or private actors--can require vaccine mandates. Some resisters claim that such a mandate stands in opposition to their religious liberty; others maintain that the state should not have this authority.
What is the "Then and Now" podcast?
Then & Now, a podcast of the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy, connects past to present, using historical analysis and context to help guide us through modern issues and policy decisions. Each week we interview historians, policymakers, and thought leaders about what happened then, and what that means for us now.
What episode of Then and Now is the Middle East?
This special three-part episode of Then & Now features three experts in Middle East history and politics who examine multiple dimensions of the recent outbreak of violence in Israel and Palestine. Their incisive analysis provides listeners with a thorough overview of the historical context, political consequences, and potential impact on future peace in Israel-Palestine.
History Podcasts
How can the past help inform today’s most pressing challenges? Every Tuesday, award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman use their encyclopedic knowledge of US history to bring the past to life. Together, they make sense of the week in news by discussing the people, ideas, and events that got us here today.
Bans, Schools, & Power: False Majorities
How do small and extreme groups take over the American political conversation? In this final installment of a three-part series on educating citizens, Heather and Joanne look at how reactionary movements utilize bullying tactics to wrest control from the majority.
Bans, Schools, & Power: Public Education
Why have public schools become a setting for heated political debates? In this second installment of a special three-part series, Heather and Joanne weigh in on the current nationwide tensions over censorship and parental control in American public schools.
Bans, Schools, & Power: Book Panics
Book bans are back.
The Culture of Cash
What has money meant in American society? On this episode of Now & Then, “The Culture of Cash,” Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman look at the culture of American currency & capital.
When Americans Can't Turn Away
What kinds of events have inspired Americans to become activists? On this episode of Now & Then, “When Americans Can’t Turn Away,” Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman highlight moments where everyday people have spoken up to defend their rights and those of their neighbors.
Restitution & Reparations
How should the American government take responsibility for past actions that have caused significant harm? On this episode of Now & Then, “Restitution & Reparations,” Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman discuss the tangled history of restitution, with a specific focus on how the federal government wronged certain classes of people.
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