Past Present Future
David RuncimanPast Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the prese... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 274 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNewsPolitics | |||
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Today it’s the first episode in a new series asking why contemporary political philosophy struggles to make sense of the deepest problems of politics and exploring how the history of ideas might help. David talks to political theorist Paul Sagar abou... more
Today’s episode is the second part of David’s conversation with Helen Thompson about what makes living in a world dominated by the United States so strange. What has changed about American power in the twenty-first century? Is Trump a deviation from ... more
The first of a two-part conversation in which David talks to Helen Thompson about how to understand the extraordinary and unlikely power of the United States, from its origins to its current incarnation. How strange would it once have seemed to live ... more
For the final episode in this series David talks to historian and political scientist Glen Rangwala about the trial and execution of Saddam Hussein in 2006. What plans did the Americans have for Saddam before the Iraq war began? How was it decided wh... more
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- Would’ve been so much better without the propaganda
The Farage episode descended into left wing propaganda before long. Shame they couldn’t bring themselves to produce something impartial and succumbed to the left wing hysteria.
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United Kingdoma month ago - Public Good
Thank you for making this podcast! 🙏
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Australiaa month ago - Comments
I am about to listen to the silent majority show, and I am old enough to remember the original meaning, which is that all they did was vote. They didn’t go to town meetings, they didn’t answer opinion surveys or write letters to the editor, but they did always show up and vote.
I am listening to the Ian McEwan show. He mentioned Canada as being a xenophobic place? He’s got his facts wrong there, we’re precisely the opposite. It’s going to be a white minority in the not too distant future. Ther... more
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Canada2 months ago - Great podcast
I’m constantly at awe at how deep, knowledgeable and accessible David Runciman is, thank you so much for this treasure of a podcast.
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United States2 months ago - Erudite but accessible
Really interesting and varied with fascinating expert guests. Highly recommended.
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Apple Podcasts | #93 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #21 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #56 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #40 |  Italy/History |
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Exploring a broad spectrum of ideas, the series engages listeners with intellectually stimulating conversations on topics ranging from politics and philosophy to culture and technology. By featuring diverse guests, including historians and novelists, it offers unique insights into the historical context of contemporary issues and their implications for our future. The engaging discussions approach complex subjects with clarity, making them accessible and thought-provoking for a wide audience. This series is distinctive for its blend of rigorous academic thought and conversational style, appealing to those eager to deepen their understanding of how past ideas shape the present and influence the future.
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Recent guests on Past Present Future include:
1. Glen Rangwala
2. Beeban Kidron
3. Nikhil Krishnan
4. Lee Hall
5. Julian Jackson
6. Ayse Zarakol
7. David Klemperer
8. Alan Renwick
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