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A History of Current Events

Nathan Dettlebach·7 episodes

HistorySolo narratorShort history briefingsCurrent events contextGeopoliticsBeginner-friendlyInactive archive

Podcast by Nathan Dettlebach

Why listen

A History of Current Events gives you short, plainspoken historical briefings on issues that show up in the news, from Ukraine and Taiwan to Israel and Palestine. Nathan Dettlebach uses a solo narrator format, so each episode feels like a concise context lecture rather than a debate show. It is a good fit for listeners who want enough background to understand a conflict or policy issue without committing to a multi-hour deep dive.

Episodes

17 min
Dec 8, 2023
Israel Part II: A Century of Conflict

This episode of A History of Current Events is the second of a two-part series on the history of Israel and Palestine. In Part 2, I discuss the notable events concerning the Israeli and Palestinian peoples from the First Arab-Israeli War to the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. If you have any questions or have an area you want me to explore in later episodes, let me know in the comments or shoot me an email at [email protected]!

17 min
Nov 9, 2023
Israel Part I: The Question of Palestine

This episode of A History of Current Events is the first of a two-part series on the history of Israel and Palestine. In Part 1, I discuss the historical developments in Palestine from the Jewish-Roman Wars to the 1948 establishment of the state of Israel, including the origins of the Jewish diaspora, Zionism and the return of Jews to Palestine, and the dilemma created by the British Mandate of the region. If you have any questions or have an area you want me to explore in later episodes, let me know in the comments or shoot me an email at [email protected]!

26 min
Feb 9, 2022
Ukraine Part II: From the Soviet Union to the War in Donbas

A History of Current Events is a podcast dedicated to providing listeners with a brief summary of the contextual history behind particular events in today's news. This fifth episode is the second of a two-part series on Ukraine. Part II covers Ukraine from its time in the Soviet Union, through the Orange and Euromaidan Revolutions, to the War in Donbas. If you have any questions or have an area you want me to explore in later episodes, let me know in the comments or shoot me an email at [email protected]!

22 min
Jan 31, 2022
Ukraine: Part I (From the Kyivan Rus to the Foundation of the Soviet Union)

A History of Current Events is a podcast dedicated to providing listeners with a brief summary of the contextual history behind particular events in today's news. This fourth episode is the first of two parts dealing with the history of Ukraine. Part I covers Ukraine from its origins in the Kyivan Rus, through the era of the Cossacks and the Russian Empire, to the Ukrainian Civil War and the establishment of the Soviet Union. If you have any questions or have an area you want me to explore in later episodes, let me know in the comments or shoot me an email at [email protected]!

22 min
Dec 28, 2021
A History of Current Events: Taiwan

A History of Current Events is a podcast dedicated to providing listeners with a summary of the historical context behind particular events in today's news. This episode deals with the history of Taiwan, its relationship with China, its transition from a dictatorship to a democracy, and its place in international politics.

22 min
Nov 5, 2021
A History of Current Events: The National Debt

A History of Current Events is a podcast dedicated to providing listeners with a summary of the historical context behind particular events in today's news. This episode deals with the National Debt of the United States and the Debt Ceiling.

27 min
Oct 12, 2021
A History of Current Events: Afghanistan

A History of Current Events is a podcast dedicated to providing listeners with a summary of the historical context behind particular events in today's news. This episode deals with Afghanistan and what led to American involvement there.

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Casual listening
Best for: commutes, walks, housework, quick context before reading the news
Tone: informative, concise, educational, measured

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