Nostalgia Trap

David Parsons

parsonsdlp@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

Nostalgia Trap blends American history with politics and pop culture to explain how media narratives shape public life. For PR pros, it’s a strong fit for guests who can connect ideology, culture, and historical/economic context in an accessible way.

Metrics

Episodes: 555

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Contact Information

parsonsdlp@gmail.com

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Host

David Parsons - History professor and writer who hosts in-depth conversations connecting American history, politics, and pop culture. The show’s positioning suggests a research-driven, context-heavy approach aimed...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Commentators, writers, and researchers who can tie contemporary politics and media narratives to historical and economic context—ideally with published work, academic or institutional credibility, or a strong public-facing platform in political/pop-culture analysis.
Required Achievements:  
Published commentary or books/articles on American history, politics, or cultural analysis, Public-facing platform (newsletter, writing, or regular media presence) explaining political/economic trends, Demonstrated ability to contextualize current events with historical frameworks

Recent Guest Discussions

Justin Rogers-Cooper - Historical And Economic Framing Of Contemporary Politics; Intersections Of Ideas Markets, Wars/global Power, And Progressive Political Possibilities.

Justin Rogers-Cooper - Global Economy Contradictions; Impacts Of Wars On Prices And Power; Prospects For Progressive Politics And Leftist Politics.

Justin Rogers-Cooper - Whether Leftist Streamers Belong In Democratic Politics; How Historical And Economic Forces Shape Political Outcomes.

Recent Topics

American History, Politics, Pop Culture, Ideology, Political Economy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Nostalgia Trap
:

News Trap 6.12.26 - Only the Orcas Can Save Us Now w/ Justin Rogers-Cooper (PREVIEW)

June 12, 2026

This is a free preview of a subscribers only episode.  CLICK HERE to hear the full episode with FREE 7-day trial. With news that Elon Musk in the world's first trillionaire after the historic SpaceX IPO, Justin joins me to discuss the financial gamesmanship at work in the AI industry, the planetary limits of this particular phase of capitalism, and the reasons why the #TeslaTakedown moment is long in the past.

News Trap 5.29.26 - This Time It's Different, Charlie Brown w/ Justin Rogers-Cooper (PREVIEW)

May 29, 2026

This is a free preview of a subscribers-only episode. Click here to listen to the whole thing with a free 7 day trial. Since the Iran war began many weeks ago, it feels like we're living in some kind of surreal rhetorical purgatory. Surveying the wider news landscape, though, a wider pattern emerges, and a "Charlie Brown" analogy reveals something a bit darker hidden in our collective basement.  

News Trap 5.15.26 - K Hole w/ Justin Rogers-Cooper (PREVIEW)

May 15, 2026

It's the best of times and the worst of times, as average Americans are paying more for pretty much everything while the stock market breaks records. What's up with that? Justin joins us this week to talk about the contradictions currently bracing up the global economy, as we map out how the Ukraine and Iran Wars are reshaping global power and the outlook for everything from gas and food prices to the "AI bubble." Plus, our usual speculations on the possibilities for progressive politics and ...

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