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Wednesday January 22, 2020

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The Rise Of Putin

January 22, 2020 • Our friends at Throughline dive into the life of Vladimir Putin and try to understand how he became Russia's new "tsar." | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

The Rise Of Putin

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Thursday October 31, 2019

A History Of Zombies In America

October 31, 2019 • We look at the history of zombies and the American obsession with them.

A History Of Zombies In America

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Thursday August 22, 2019

Looking Back At Jazz Singer Billie Holiday's Influence On American Music

August 22, 2019 • NPR Music is paying tribute to eight women who stand as pillars of American music. Throughline, NPR's history podcast, takes a look at Billie Holiday's life and influence.

Looking Back At Jazz Singer Billie Holiday's Influence On American Music

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Thursday August 15, 2019

'Throughline': Boer War Gave Rise To Some Of The First Concentration Camps

August 15, 2019 • Detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border have been likened to concentration camps. What is a concentration camp? NPR's history podcast Throughline examines one of the first modern examples.

'Throughline': Boer War Gave Rise To Some Of The First Concentration Camps

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Thursday August 1, 2019

Remembering The 'Tanker War' Of The 1980s

August 1, 2019 • Recent skirmishes in the Persian Gulf and escalating tension between the U.S. and Iran evoke memories of the Tanker War from more than 30 years ago.

Remembering The 'Tanker War' Of The 1980s

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Thursday June 20, 2019

'Throughline' Traces Evangelicals' History On The Abortion Issue

June 20, 2019 • NPR's history podcast, Throughline, examines how the issue of abortion became a defining political issue for evangelicals.

'Throughline' Traces Evangelicals' History On The Abortion Issue

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Thursday June 13, 2019

'Throughline' Examines An American Who Became A Chinese Revolutionary

June 13, 2019 • NPR's history podcast Throughline, profiles Sidney Rittenberg, an American who became a Chinese revolutionary and encountered both acceptance and suspicion from Chinese leaders.

'Throughline' Examines An American Who Became A Chinese Revolutionary

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Friday June 7, 2019

Sun Yat-sen's Connection To China And The U.S.

June 7, 2019 • We look at the life of Sun Yat-sen, a founder of modern China, who spent time in exile in the United States.

Sun Yat-sen's Connection To China And The U.S.

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Tuesday May 21, 2019

'Throughline' Examines The Rise And Fall Of Venezuela

May 21, 2019 • The latest episode of NPR's podcast Throughline looks back on the influence of two Venezuelan revolutionaries, turned authoritarian leaders, and their policies that led us to where we are today.

'Throughline' Examines The Rise And Fall Of Venezuela

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Thursday April 4, 2019

A History Of Opioids In America

April 4, 2019 • We look at the long history of opioid abuse in the U.S. and the first crisis in the 19th century with morphine.

A History Of Opioids In America

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Wednesday March 27, 2019

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Episode 902: The Phoebus Cartel

March 27, 2019 • The story behind two sneaky forces that drive us to buy more products, more often: Planned obsolescence and psychological obsolescence.

Thursday March 7, 2019

'Throughline': How Conspiracy Theories Helped To Create The U.S.

March 7, 2019 • The latest installment of NPR's new history podcast examines the persistence of conspiracy theories in American political life, and how they're fueled by real life events in the past.

'Throughline': How Conspiracy Theories Helped To Create The U.S.

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Sunday July 20, 2014

The Fasting 5K: No Food, No Water, No Problem For Muslim Runners

Runners form a human bridge at the finish line to cheer fellow racers. Participants completed a 3-mile loop around the National Mall — without food or water since sunrise. Rund Abdelfatah/NPR hide caption

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The Fasting 5K: No Food, No Water, No Problem For Muslim Runners

July 20, 2014 • It might sound crazy to run while fasting, but runners in five U.S. cities joined the Fasting 5K, held during Ramadan, to share their commitment to their faith.