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History podcast

Throughline

by NPR

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 journalist Rund Abdelfatah. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Throughline.

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  1. Shadows, war, and finding Moomin joy Oct 29, 2026 · 51 min
  2. The dramatic race to discover Insulin Oct 22, 2026 · 37 min
  3. Can the polygraph test really spot a lie? Oct 20, 2026 · 19 min
  4. Is the death penalty cruel and unusual? Oct 15, 2026 · 47 min
  5. Why does everything get a standing ovation now? Oct 13, 2026 · 16 min
  6. Four Seasons of Ceasefire in Gaza Oct 8, 2026 · 43 min
  7. How To Avoid The End of the World Oct 1, 2026 · 52 min
  8. Forty years of what if Sep 29, 2026 · 21 min
  9. Democratic Socialism. Hope or Hopeless? Sep 24, 2026 · 50 min
  10. How two swing states changed American voting Sep 17, 2026 · 50 min

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