History

Throughline

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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  • Origins of the Affordable Care Act

    12 Nov 2026 · 28:38

  • How college football's deadliest year built the NCAA

    10 Nov 2026 · 19:29

  • Health Insurance in America

    5 Nov 2026 · 52:30

  • Remembering Noah Adams

    3 Nov 2026 · 24:08

  • Shadows, war, and finding Moomin joy

    29 Oct 2026 · 51:46

  • The dramatic race to discover Insulin

    22 Oct 2026 · 37:08

  • Can the polygraph test really spot a lie?

    20 Oct 2026 · 19:34

  • Is the death penalty cruel and unusual?

    15 Oct 2026 · 47:51

  • Why does everything get a standing ovation now?

    13 Oct 2026 · 16:22

  • Four Seasons of Ceasefire in Gaza

    8 Oct 2026 · 43:17

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