In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the life and legacy of comedian Paul Reubens.
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Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
· Paul Reubens, best known for his recurring role as Pee Wee Herman, has died. Natalia referred to this Daily Beast retrospective and Niki drew on this New York Times magazine piece.
In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:
· Natalia discussed Rebecca Jennings’ Vulture article, “Where Is Britney Spears?”
· Neil recommended the BBC podcast, A Very British Cult.
· Niki shared about this episode of the Strict Scrutiny podcast.
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Episode 366: Judith Heumann and the Disability Rights Movement
Episode 365: Student Loan Debt and the Supreme Court
Episode 364: Jimmy Carter
Episode 363: ChatGPT
Episode 362: A History of Menopause
Episode 361: The History of Advanced Placement
Episode 360: A History of the Sleepover
Episode 359: "Nepo Babies" and the History of Nepotism
Episode 358: How Gas Stoves Became Political
Episode 357: The Battle over Speaker of the House
Episode 356: Natalia Petrzela's "Fit Nation"
Episode 355: ROTC and American Schools
Episode 354: Brittney Griner and the History of Prisoner Exchanges
Episode 353: Antisemitism's Resurgence
Episode 352: Weight Loss Drugs
Episode 351: The 2022 Midterm Elections
Episode 350: Affirmative Action
Episode 349: Rats!
Episode 348: Halloween Panics
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