In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the politics and political future of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
· Speculation about a 2024 presidential run by Governor Ron DeSantis is filling media across the political spectrum. Natalia referred to this POLITICO piece about Trump losing hold on the grass roots and to this New York essay by Jonathan Chait on DeSantis’ relationship to Trumpism. Niki referenced this Reuters report on DeSantis’ foreign policy perspectives. Neil reflected on DeSantis’ popularity in Florida, discussed in this Washington Post essay.
In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:
· Natalia discussed Ben Weingarten’s Real Clear Investigations report, “The Problematic Rise of Media Literacy Education.”
· Neil recommended Jennifer Schuessler’s New York Times article, “For Rare Books Librarians, It’s Gloves Off. Seriously.”
· Niki shared about her CNN column, “Trump’s Visit to Waco is a Provocation of Historic Significance.”
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Episode 325: The End of Roe v. Wade
Episode 324: Elon Musk, Twitter, and the History of Media Oligarchs
Episode 323: Coachella and the History of Music Festivals
Episode 322: The Enormous Popularity of True Crime
Episode 321: The Latest Battles over Marriage
Episode 320: U.S. Demographics and the History of Population Panics
Episode 319: “The Great Resignation”
Episode 318: Netflix's "Love Is Blind" and the History of TV Dating Shows
Episode 317: Gas Prices and the History of Energy Shocks
Episode 316: The Russia-Ukraine War
Episode 315: The Mystery and History of Havana Syndrome
Episode 314: Canada's Freedom Convoy
Episode 313: Women's Activewear and the History of Sports Bras
Episode 312: The History of Emoji
Episode 311: Justice Breyer's Retirement and the Future of the Supreme Court
Episode 310: The Biden Administration's First Year
Episode 309: Wordle and the History of Word Games
Episode 308: The History of Rest and Relaxation
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