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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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Apology: The Way Back (2023)

Dec 21, 2023
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Dare to Dissent

Dec 14, 2023
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The Lord Of Misrule

Dec 7, 2023
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A.D.A. Now! (2020)

Nov 30, 2023
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How U.S. Unions Took Flight

Nov 23, 2023
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A History of Hamas

Nov 16, 2023
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Grenada: Nobody's Backyard (2021)

Nov 9, 2023
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The Supreme Court's Shadow Docket

Nov 2, 2023
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The Three Faces of Ataturk

Oct 26, 2023
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The Dance of the Dead (2021)

Oct 19, 2023