Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today
History Podcasts
Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.
Location:
United States
Description:
Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.
Language:
English
Episodes
Trump, trade and tariffs
11/30/2024
President Trump loves tariffs but most economists hate them.We look at how tariffs work and what history can tell us about their impact on economies.And the industries protected by them.
Duration:00:29:08
Treaty of Waitangi
11/23/2024
This week in New Zealand saw one of the biggest protests its seen for decades. A nine-day march ending in the capital Wellington – with a demonstration of around 55,00 people outside parliament house. The protesters are opposing the introduction of a bill which seeks to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document between the British Crown and Māori chiefs and there are fears it will dilute the rights of the Māori. This is the story of the treaty that defines New Zealand.
Duration:00:29:25
Abortion law reform—And the fight for access
11/16/2024
For over a century having or performing an abortion was a crime across Australia – but over the past decade it’s been decriminalised every state and territory. Yet despite being legal - access to an abortion is not equally available to all women. The story of abortion reform in Australia and the fight for access.
Guests
Dr Erica Millar, Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University.
Barbara Baird, Associate Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies at Flinders University.
Caroline DeCosta, Adjunct Professor at the Cairns Institute - James Cook University. She was previously the Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at James Cook University.
Duration:00:29:05
A housing crisis and the battle between millennials and boomers
11/9/2024
The yes in my backyard movement (YIMBY) wants greater density in established suburbs and inner city. Nimbies (NIMBY) are happy with the status quo and object to change.But does the framing of the YIMBY vs NIMBY debate help us understand the complexities of urban planning?
Duration:00:29:04
The 2020 US Presidential election—Lies, Fraud and a Democracy in Trouble
11/2/2024
This week the America goes to the polls to elect its President. It will be close, possibly coming down to a few swing states and a few thousand voters, and if that’s the case, we’re likely to see challenges in courts and accusations of election fraud. But we’ve seen it all before - the story of the 2020 election and scheme to overturn it.
Duration:00:29:00
How Oct 7th shattered the vision for Arab-Israeli normalisation
10/26/2024
In recent years, several Arab nations had begun to normalise relations with Israel. We examine what normalisation meant for the Palestinian cause. And how Arab countries with closer ties to Israel are responding the current conflict.
Duration:00:29:06
What’s the connection between the rise of the far-right party the Alternative for Germany and the Roman Empire?
10/19/2024
The far-right party the Alternative for Germany or AfD has made impressive electoral gains in recent states elections in Germany – but only in East Germany or the former GDR. The story of East Germany from the Romans to the Soviets, through to unification - it’s a history that is defining German politics today.
Duration:00:28:57
The Iranian Revolution__Modern Iran and the United States Role in its creation
10/12/2024
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and its proxy Hezbollah, has escalated over the past month to a point where a region conflict seems almost inevitable. But could it also lead to a broader conflict between Iran and the United States. Part 2 of our series on the role the United States played in the making of Modern Iran - the Iranian revolution of 1979.
Duration:00:28:56
Iran__Oil, democracy and a CIA Coup
10/9/2024
In the early 1950s Iran had a democratic government led by Mohammad Mosaddeq. On 19 August 1953 that government was overthrown by a CIA coup and the young Shah was installed in its place. Part 1 of our series on the role the United States played in the making of Modern Iran - the 1953 CIA Coup in Iran.
Duration:00:27:21
The power play for control of the Murdoch Family Trust
10/5/2024
Rupert Murdoch retired last year but now wants his eldest son to have control of the family trust when he dies. The move would disempower three of his other children and they're fighting the change in court, we examine the story of the Murdoch Family Trust and ask how it all got so messy?
Duration:00:29:06
Hezbollah — Israel the Middle East and threat of war Part 2
9/28/2024
The Middle East teetering on the brink of a war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. While seen by many western nations as a terrorist organisation – Hezbollah is more than that, it plays a critical role in Lebanese politics and a pivotal role in Iran’s network of alliances in the region. It also has around 150 thousand rockets aim at Israel. The story of Hezbollah.
Duration:00:28:59
Hezbollah — Israel the Middle East and threat of war
9/25/2024
The Lebanese Shiite militant group, Hezbollah is seen by many western governments as a terrorist organisation but it’s also much more than that. Hezbollah plays pivotal role in Lebanon both socially and politics, has emerged as a significant regional actor and is a key ally of Iran. Since its creation in 1982 Hezbollah has been engaged in a conflict with Israel and today that conflict threatens to escalate into a full-blown war.
Part 1 of the story of Hezbollah - its creation in 1982 through to its war with Israel in 2006.
Duration:00:25:11
Too crowded? What's behind the backlash against tourism?
9/21/2024
The world's most popular tourist destinations have been having a bumper 2024.But many places are again struggling with over tourism.We look back on the relentless rise of global travel.
Duration:00:29:07
Water Privatisation in England and why it’s failed
9/14/2024
Raw sewage is being pumped into rivers and waterways across England and it’s increasing becoming a political and health issues. What’s going wrong and does it have anything to do with the privatisation of the English water industry 30 years ago. The unexpected consequences of the free market.
Duration:00:29:06
The Space Shuttle to Space X – why NASA turned to the private sector
9/7/2024
We examine the evolution of NASA's human space flight programAnd how past disasters influenced their cautious approach with the two astronauts stuck in space.
Duration:00:29:06
Bangladesh—Politics and the Business of Remembering
8/31/2024
The protests that engulfed Bangladesh last month, that resulted in the removal of the Sheikh Hasina Government, were led by students and sparked by the reintroduction of a quota system for the civil service.
But what were they really about and how were the connected to the Bangladeshi War of Independence from 1971. The second part of our deep dive into Bangladesh history and politics.
Duration:00:28:58
Justice or retribution: the story of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal
8/28/2024
In 1971 a conflict marred by atrocities and war crimes led to the creation of the state of Bangladesh.
After 40 years of inaction the government of Bangladesh established the International Crimes Tribunal to bring those who committed war crimes to justice. This month the war crimes court sentenced a senior Islamic party politician, Mohammad Kamaruzzaman, to death for masterminding the slaughter of at least 120 farmers in one of the bloodiest single episodes of the 1971 independence war. In a ruling likely to further fuel tensions between the secular government and religious hardliners, the special tribunal found Mohammad Kamaruzzaman guilty of mass killing, torture, abduction and crimes against humanity. But is the tribunal really looking for justice and are all those who committed crimes being tried?
Duration:00:30:29
A mini casino in your pocket – how sport became a gambling product
8/24/2024
Australians have always loved to gamble but sports betting apps are making it more accessible to more of us.We look at the history of online sports gambling in Australia and its social impact.
Duration:00:29:06
The Kamala Harris Story
8/17/2024
This week at the Democratic Convention in Chicago - Kamala Harris will become the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. But what do you know about her family, her sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha or her time as a prosecutor and the Attorney general of California.
Duration:00:29:07
When the US Secret Service fails
8/10/2024
The assassination attempt on Trump was a shocking mission failure for the Secret Service. From JFK to Reagan, we examine what the agency’s history and response to past failures.
Duration:00:29:06