Throughline

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 journalist Rund Abdelfatah.

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Episodios

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Why American public schools are still broken

03 sep. 2026
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The SAT's 100-year grip on higher ed

01 sep. 2026
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The pillage that fueled America's tech booms

27 ago. 2026
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How Korean culture went global

20 ago. 2026
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The blatant betrayal that erased the Tupperware queen from history

13 ago. 2026