Historian's Take
In each episode, our favorite historians and their friends give their take on a piece of pop culture to add context and perspective to our favorite media. We’ll unpack an iconic moment or phenomenon in movies, music, television, and more, from show business’s love of Blaccent to deep cuts from our favorite childhood cartoons.
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What Does Dirty Dancing Have To Do With Abortion?
Ep6 | 10m 1s
What Is The Asian Himbo And Why Is This Character So Popular
Ep3 | 10m 30s
How Black and Asian Audiences Found Justice in 1970s Films
Ep2 | 10m 23s
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