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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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Getting to Sesame Street (2022)

Aug 3, 2023
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The Hidden War

Jul 27, 2023
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All Wars Are Fought Twice (2022)

Jul 20, 2023
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No Bad Ideas?

Jul 13, 2023
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The Legacy of Henry Kissinger

Jul 6, 2023
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After Roe: A New Battlefield (2022)

Jun 29, 2023
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The Labor Of Love

Jun 22, 2023
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Affirmative Action

Jun 15, 2023
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Before Roe: The Physicians' Crusade (2022)

Jun 8, 2023
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The Ghost in Your Phone

Jun 1, 2023