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A Symphony of Resistance (Throwback)
In 2011, the world was shaken by the Arab Spring, a wave of "pro-democracy" protests that spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The eff…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Rise of the Right Wing in Israel
For most of its early history, Israel was dominated by left-leaning, secular politicians. But today, the right is in power. Its politicians represent…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Right to An Attorney
Most of us take it for granted that if we're ever in court and we can't afford a lawyer, the court will provide one for us. And in fact, the right to…
2 years, 3 months ago
Dance Yourself Free (Throwback)
Beyonce's Renaissance brought house music back to mainstream audiences. But even when it wasn't gracing the Grammys, house never went away. Born from…
2 years, 3 months ago
Love, Throughline
We asked you to call us with your stories of looking for love in the 21st century — and man, did you come through. We heard the whole range of human …
2 years, 3 months ago
The Scent of History
What if we told you that the key to time travel has been right in front of our eyes this whole time? Well, it has: it's in our noses. Today on the sh…
2 years, 3 months ago
James Baldwin's Shadow (Throwback)
James Baldwin believed that America has been lying to itself since its founding. An insightful commentator on Black identity, American democracy, and…
2 years, 4 months ago
Bonus: The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop
In October of 1983, Grenada's Prime Minister Maurice Bishop was assassinated in a coup, along with seven of his cabinet members and supporters. Six d…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Man Who Cured Aging
In 1899, Elie Metchnikoff woke up in Paris to learn that he had defeated old age. At least, that's what the newspaper headlines said. Before long he …
2 years, 4 months ago
The Right to Bear Arms
In April 1938, an Oklahoma bank robber was arrested for carrying an unregistered sawed-off shotgun across state lines. The robber, Jack Miller, put f…
2 years, 4 months ago