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Not Past It

Ever wonder why the world is the way it is? Like, 1000s of years of humanity and this is the version of the world we came up with. This one? Same. Each Wednesday on Not Past It host Simone Polanen will pick a moment from that very same week in history -- and tell you how it shaped our lives today.

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31:43

Japanese Americans Report Behind Barbed Wire

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2023/04/12

On April 11, 1942, the Manzanar Free Press was born. It was a first of its kind newspaper—written by Japanese-Americans incarcerated by their own government at the Manzanar detention center. There, a group of young journalists would try to document their grim new reality amidst censorship and escalating tensions within the camp, all while their faith in America was being tested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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27:22

The Great Big Butter Battle

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2023/04/05

128 years ago this week, news broke of a small-town butter contest turned scandalous. Dairy experts and buttermakers gathered in Meadville, Pennsylvania to award the state’s best butter. Little did they know, there was a cheat in their midst. These treacherous events sparked important questions for Meadvilleans, and for us all: Who can we trust? And what the heck is in our food? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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31:24

‘The Beatles of Prank Calls’

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2023/03/29

In April 1993, thirty years ago this month, two guys from Queens who called themselves The Jerky Boys released a self-titled comedy album. It went on to sell over a million copies, making it one of the most successful comedy records of all time. But almost as soon as they made it big, they crashed. So how did these pranksters come to dominate the comedy scene, and what does their rise and fall tell us about prank comedy itself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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38:11

Bass Reeves: No Master But Duty

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2023/03/22

This week, we’ve got a special episode for you from the new season of Solved Murders: True Crime Mysteries. It's a 4-part mini-series that tells the true story of Bass Reeves—a sharp-shooting deputy marshal in the Wild West. It’s a story with all the classic action—pistols, outlaws, undercover take downs. But it’s also the Wild West like you’ve never heard it before. Because Bass Reeves… is a Black deputy, and he earned his badge after fleeing slavery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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31:53

The Price of Blood

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2023/03/15

On March 15th, 1937—86 years ago this week— a new kind of bank opened in the US. That bank wouldn’t deal out money— it would deal out blood. Blood banks would help to revolutionize medicine, save countless lives, and make complex new surgeries possible. But who could put blood in those banks? Who couldn’t? And why? That has its own complicated history. One that we’ll look at through an event that happened not too long ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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31:48

‘Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party’

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2023/03/08

Hey, Barbie Girls! On March 9th, 1959, the now-legendary Barbie doll debuted at the International Toy Fair. She was controversial from the start; her hot bod scandalized parents and intrigued kids across the country. But while grown-ups were clutching their pearls, a more pointed battle was brewing -- over the purpose of Barbie and the nature of play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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36:32

#OscarsSoWhat?

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2023/03/01

On February 26, 2017, “Moonlight,” won the Oscar for Best Picture. But an envelope mishap nearly overshadowed the indie movie’s big moment. It’s a story from our not so distant past, but it tells us pretty much everything we need to know about Hollywood and awards season. We take a look at the history of the Academy, the famed awards show and expose the cracks hiding behind the movie magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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40:16

Who Let The Underdogs Out

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2023/02/22

On February 25th, 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay shook up the world when he defeated Heavyweight Boxing Champion Sonny Liston in a stunning upset. Clay floated like a butterfly, stung like a bee, and fought like an underdog with something to prove. In honor of that legendary moment, the Not Past It team is telling three more stories about the Davids who punched above their weight to conquer their Goliaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:45

F*** Your Slave Laws

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2023/02/15

172 years ago this week, a new fugitive slave law loomed large over the city of Boston. Southern slave hunters were now empowered to travel up North, catch anyone who’d escaped slavery, and return them to bondage. That’s why, in 1851, they rolled through town looking for Shadrach Minkins, who fled from slavery in Virginia. The Black abolitionists of the city made it their mission to protect Shadrach. And they fought back — even if it meant breaking the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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41:54

Conviction: Who’s 40 Grand Not Tempting To?

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2023/02/08

This week, we’ve got a special episode for you from the new season of Conviction. The folks over at Conviction are bringing you the story of a Harlem rapper – Max B – who’s on the cusp of stardom. But his life changes when he hears about an irresistible score. All episodes of Season 3 are out now, so go take a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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38:26

TV’s Hail Mary Pass

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2023/02/01

On February 1st, 2004— 19 years ago this week— Americans witnessed, live on television, a Super Bowl mishap that would impact our culture and media consumption to this day. So put on your jersey, grab some nachos and gather around for the history of the gridiron. We’re joined by Sam Sanders, host of the Vulture podcast, Into It & co-host of the Stitcher podcast, Vibe Check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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33:38

Real Housewives, Real History!

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2023/01/25

Not Past It Trivia is back! This time, we’re joined by Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry from The Ringer’s ‘Morally Corrupt’ podcast in this special, Real Housewives-inspired game. 17 years ago, Bravo announced a new type of television show, following the lives of five wealthy women. That show – the Real Housewives of Orange County – launched a reality tv empire. So pour yourself a glass of rosé as we tackle questions about Bravolebrities, TV through the ages, and real housewives from history. Learn

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33:05

The Saloon Smasher

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2023/01/18

103 years ago this week, Prohibition went into effect, giving the country a Dry January for the ages. Prohibition was a famous failure, so who got us into that sober decade in the first place? Today, we’re talking about the notorious temperance crusader Carry A. Nation, whose weapon of choice made her a laughingstock -- and an unlikely hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:18

Big Tobacco’s Minty Rebrand

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2023/01/11

On January 11, 1964, the U.S. Surgeon General released a bombshell report detailing the harmful effects of smoking. It was the first time America’s “top doctor” issued such a public warning on the dangers of cigarettes. And with their backs against the wall, tobacco companies got creative and crafted new tactics to target Black communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:13

We’re Off To See The Wiz

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2023/01/04

In the 1970s, amateur theater producer Ken Harper had a vision for an all-Black rendition of the Wizard of Oz. And on January 5, 1975, The Wiz premiered on Broadway. Hollywood came knocking shortly after, packing the film version of the musical with stars like Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. But the Wiz’s success was never a guarantee. In fact, it went through many trials, misses, and near-deaths before becoming the cult classic it is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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39:37

The Glow Down of the Green M&M

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2022/12/28

It’s been a big year for the Green M&M. After a marketing revamp, she lost her signature go-go boots and femme fatale flair. So we thought, what better way to end the year than bringing back our episode all about how Ms. Green got so sexy in the first place. In this history domino classic, we trace how the Spanish American War led to a sugar boom, warring candy families, and eventually, the birth of a pop culture icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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33:05

Undercover at the Debutante Ball

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2022/12/21

On December 22, 1972, St. Louis high society was readying itself for The Veiled Prophet Ball—a debutante ball for the daughters of the city’s most pedigreed families. Inside, thousands of guests at the white tie event settled in for an elegant evening. But just outside, a group of stealth activists was preparing to infiltrate the exclusive party, where they’d attempt to pull off a dramatic stunt and unveil the ugly truth behind the ball’s origins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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34:39

Santa Snafu

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2022/12/14

On this episode, we’ll find out how a 19th-century obsession with the frigid Arctic snowballed into our mythology of Old Saint Nick. We’ll take a sneak peek into Santa’s bag of toys, answer his personal phone calls, and track his sleigh across the starry night sky. We’re joined by comedian and writer Karen Chee (Late Night with Seth Myers, Patchinko). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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52:01

American Terror: The Farm

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2022/12/07

This week we are lending our feed to the folks over at American Terror, a new podcast from Gimlet and Vice News. In this episode they tell the story of how in the 80's one man helped lead a far-right extremist group with planning murders and even the overthrow of the U.S. government. Until he switches sides, and the U.S. government takes on a risky prosecution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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33:33

Wax Heads Will Roll

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2022/11/30

Marie Grosholtz was born in France on December 1st, 1761. 261 years later, she’s better known as Madame Tussaud, the enigmatic woman behind a global wax museum franchise. Before the replicas of Taylor Swift and RuPaul, Madame Tussaud befriended royals and dodged guillotines during the French Revolution. Through her wax figures and eye for fame, she helped create the celebrity machine that still powers our culture all these years later. Plus, we talk to actor and star Danny Trejo about what it’s like

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