Then & Now
Then & Now connects past to present, using historical analysis and context to help guide us through modern issues and policy decisions. Then & Now is brought to you by the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy. Then & Now is produced by David Myers and Roselyn Campbell, and features original music by Daniel Raijman.
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Then & Now
Latest Episodes
Unpacking the 2024 Election: Trends, Tensions, and Transformations. A Conversation with Lynn Vavreck
In this week’s episode of then & now, we explore the 2024 presidential election and try to understand the enduring impact of a political realignment that began with Donald Trump’s rise in 2016. Joining us is Professor Lynn Vavreck,...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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45:42
Why History Matters: Reproductive Rights and Justice
In this week’s episode of then & now, we present a recording of a recent event hosted by the UCLA History Department, "Why History Matters: Reproductive Rights and Justice." This event brought together experts to explore the far-re...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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Reproductive Justice on the U.S.-Mexico Border: A Conversation With Lina-Maria Murillo
In this week’s episode of then & now, we delve into the complex history of reproductive justice in El Paso, Texas, a key city along the U.S.-Mexico border that has shaped broader conversations around race, health, and community car...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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41:49
Reproductive Healthcare, Religion, and Inequality in Brazil and Beyond: A Conversation with Cassia Roth
The topic of reproductive healthcare and access to abortion has emerged as a pivotal point in the weeks and months leading up to the 2024 presidential election in the U.S. In this week's episode of then & now, our guest interviewer...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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40:26
How Mathematics Shaped the Great Grid of America: A Conversation with Amir Alexander
Welcome back to then & now! To kick off our 5th season, we are joined by Professor Amir Alexander, a historian of mathematics in UCLA’s Luskin Department of History. His latest book, Liberty’s Grid, exami...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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41:40