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Throughline

Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei.

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Everyone Everywhere All At Once

Mar 23, 2023
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Meltdown (2020)

Mar 16, 2023
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A More Perfect Human

Mar 9, 2023
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Dance Yourself Free

Mar 2, 2023
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Of Rats and Men (2022)

Feb 23, 2023
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Throughline Presents: White Lies

Feb 16, 2023
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The Whiteness Myth

Feb 9, 2023
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The Real Black Panthers (2021)

Feb 2, 2023
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When Things Fall Apart

Jan 26, 2023
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Extremist Futures

Jan 19, 2023