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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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This podcast episode delves into the life and career of Henry Kissinger, a controversial figure who significantly influenced American foreign policy during the 20th century. The discussion covers Kissinger's early life, rise to prominence, role in major historical events, and complex legacy, providing insights into his...

After Roe: A New Battlefield (2022)

29 Jun 2023

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Episodes

Grenada: Nobody's Backyard (2021)

The Supreme Court's Shadow Docket

The Three Faces of Ataturk

The Dance of the Dead (2021)

The Contradictions of Abraham Lincoln

Two Miles Down The Road

Tenochtitlán: A Retelling of the Conquest (2021)

David v Goliath

A Tale of Two Tribal Nations

Silicon Island (2022)

How Korean Culture Went Global (2022)

By Accident of Birth (2022)

The Characters That Built China (2022)

The Lavender Scare

Getting to Sesame Street (2022)

The Hidden War

All Wars Are Fought Twice (2022)

No Bad Ideas?

The Legacy of Henry Kissinger

After Roe: A New Battlefield (2022)