# episode listen (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode listen. Page: Feed: --- ## [How Korean culture went global](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/20/nx-s1-5937957/how-korean-culture-went-global) _2026-08-20 · Throughline_ This year, K-pop Demon Hunters picked up a couple of Oscars, the pop group BTS made its triumphant return to sold out crowds, and K-pop took center stage at the World Cup final. It’s all part of Korea’s 50-year game plan to achieve global cultural dominance. This week on our Hidden Histories series , we dig into the government policy that leveraged sports, screens, and sex to transform Korea’s… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/15e18f98-f2b9-4671-9df3-c1d5ffa1af68/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=15e18f98-f2b9-4671-9df3-c1d5ffa1af68&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5937957&p=510333&d=2888&size=46223448) ## [The Posture of Expectancy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veondra-roxx/episodes/The-Posture-of-Expectancy-e3nhv8s) _2026-08-18 · Veondra Roxx · Roxx Your Life_ 🎙️✨ NEW EPISODE: The Posture of Expectancy — Are You Ready for What You’re Praying For? We spend so much time praying for the blessing, the breakthrough, the opportunity, the relationship, the increase, and the next level… but have you ever stopped to ask yourself: Am I becoming the person who can actually sustain what I’m praying for? 🙏🏽💎 Who you become while you’re waiting matters. Your… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/48fb340/podcast/play/124369628/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-18%2F430042575-44100-2-7f10992696aeb.m4a) ## [The blatant betrayal that erased the Tupperware queen from history](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5928374/the-blatant-betrayal-that-erased-the-tupperware-queen-from-history) _2026-08-13 · Throughline_ Brownie Wise revolutionized how we store our food. She was one of the first female corporate executives in U.S. history. But she’s not a household name. This week on our series Hidden Histories , the rise and fall of the queen of plastics—and one of corporate America's most dramatic betrayals. (This episode originally aired in 2025) Guests: Alison Clarke , author of Tupperware, the Promise of… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/4a87635d-0604-4b71-ab7e-18b882e6ecba/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=4a87635d-0604-4b71-ab7e-18b882e6ecba&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5928374&p=510333&d=2951&size=47226131) ## [The Excitement of Expectancy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veondra-roxx/episodes/The-Excitement-of-Expectancy-e3n7u5r) _2026-08-11 · Veondra Roxx · Roxx Your Life_ The Excitement of Expectancy — Trading “What If It Goes Wrong?” for “What If It All Works Out?” What if you stopped preparing yourself for disappointment and started allowing yourself to expect something GOOD? 💛🙌🏽 Sometimes our past experiences condition us to anticipate the worst. We expect people to leave. We expect opportunities not to work out. We expect disappointment before anything has… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/48fb340/podcast/play/124040827/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-10%2F429591391-44100-2-b4fcf2eb0f60b.m4a) ## [Lies, theft, and cover-up: the history of Monopoly you've never heard](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/06/nx-s1-5922414/lies-theft-and-cover-up-the-history-of-monopoly-youve-never-heard) _2026-08-06 · Throughline_ Monopoly is one of the best-selling board games of all time. It heralds free market economics and celebrates the American dream. That's a far cry from the original intent. This week on our series Hidden Histories , we go back in time to reveal the swindling and cover ups that robbed Monopoly's inventor of her fair share and turned her scathing critique of capitalism into her worst nightmare. (This… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/23b82aef-150d-46e6-a845-2300fdb8b72d/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=23b82aef-150d-46e6-a845-2300fdb8b72d&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5922414&p=510333&d=2989&size=47824649) ## [Don’t Mistake Stillness for Stagnation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veondra-roxx/episodes/Dont-Mistake-Stillness-for-Stagnation-e3mttfe) _2026-08-04 · Veondra Roxx · Roxx Your Life_ 🎙️ New Podcast Episode: “Don’t Mistake Stillness for Stagnation” 🌱✨ Just because life feels quiet doesn’t mean God has stopped working. Sometimes the greatest growth happens beneath the surface—where no one else can see it. 💛 If you’ve been feeling like everyone else is moving while you’re standing still, this episode is for you. The truth is, you may be making more progress than you realize.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/48fb340/podcast/play/123712430/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-3%2F429144014-44100-2-522d463f8d4.m4a) ## [The song that fueled protests and a legacy of hope](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/04/nx-s1-5915829/the-song-that-fueled-protests-and-a-legacy-of-hope) _2026-08-04 · Throughline_ In our final installment of AP250, how We Shall Overcome became the anthem of generations of protestors. Today on the show, we revisit an episode from the NPR archives about the legacy of hope found in the lyrics of this timeless song. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org .… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/6be8346c-3fb2-47af-ab54-4456e61afcf6/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=6be8346c-3fb2-47af-ab54-4456e61afcf6&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5915829&p=510333&d=1166&size=18668234) ## [The lightbulb conspiracy is both real and everywhere](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5912207/the-lightbulb-conspiracy-is-both-real-and-everywhere) _2026-07-30 · Throughline_ Over the next few episodes, we present Hidden Histories : stories that will make you rethink how the world works. First up, the conspiracy behind the lightbulb—and how it came to shape the entire consumer economy. If you ever wondered why your tech outdates so quickly or just plain fails, you can thank the lightbulb. (This episode originally aired in 2019.) Guests: Sally Helm, former NPR Planet… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/21561105-b580-4b42-ad27-2d20876da0a4/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=21561105-b580-4b42-ad27-2d20876da0a4&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5912207&p=510333&d=1909&size=30551232) ## [Beyond the Scroll](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veondra-roxx/episodes/Beyond-the-Scroll-e3mj1d0) _2026-07-28 · Veondra Roxx · Roxx Your Life_ 🎙️ New Podcast Episode: “Beyond the Scroll: Finding Peace Beyond the Screen” 📱✨ How many times have you looked at someone else’s life online and assumed you knew the whole story? Social media can be entertaining and informative—but when scrolling starts stealing your peace, distracting you from your purpose, or making you compare your real life to someone else’s highlight reel, it may be time to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/48fb340/podcast/play/123356000/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-26%2F428663280-44100-2-30f9dd88b3a93.m4a) ## [The license to be funny in America](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/28/nx-s1-5909653/the-license-to-be-funny-in-america) _2026-07-28 · Throughline_ One of the most fundamental aspects of American democracy has been the public’s ability to critique power, whether that’s through protest, legislation, or a really funny joke. Today, we take a romp into the history of American comedy, showing no matter how crude, rude, or distasteful the humor may be, Americans have a constitutional right to stand up. To access bonus episodes and listen to… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/55acc81e-3f78-4794-bb72-30fadcec7d78/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=55acc81e-3f78-4794-bb72-30fadcec7d78&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5909653&p=510333&d=1201&size=19218686) ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YXiTW8SiQG26) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [The architect of modern China](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/23/nx-s1-5903219/the-architect-of-modern-china) _2026-07-23 · Throughline_ From impoverishment to global superpower, China’s supremacy happened at a breakneck speed thanks to the visionary strategy of the man who took power in 1978. Over the next decade, under leader Deng Xiaoping’s firm leadership, China flirted with capitalism and transformed its socio-economic and political systems, effectively becoming the world’s factory. Guests: Kerry Brown , professor of Chinese… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/f0ed506a-077a-42ce-8db8-9c9cda6fe6c8/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=f0ed506a-077a-42ce-8db8-9c9cda6fe6c8&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5903219&p=510333&d=2261&size=36181977) ## [Onward, Upward, and Forward: Faith in the Floating Season](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veondra-roxx/episodes/Onward--Upward--and-Forward-Faith-in-the-Floating-Season-e3mca5m) _2026-07-21 · Veondra Roxx · Roxx Your Life_ 🎙️ New Podcast Episode: “Onward, Upward, and Forward: Faith in the Floating Season” 🌊✨ Have you ever felt like you were no longer where you used to be, but you had not quite arrived at where you were going? You are healing, growing, praying, and moving forward—but life still feels uncertain and unfamiliar. This episode is for anyone navigating that in-between space. A floating season does not… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/48fb340/podcast/play/123135606/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-21%2F428365666-44100-2-7aa15369ad5cb.m4a) ## [The Chinafication of Walmart](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5888726/the-chinafication-of-walmart) _2026-07-21 · Throughline_ We think of Walmart as ultra-American, but its business relationship with China has fundamentally changed how American retail operates. In this episode, how one retailer helped turn China into the world’s factory, eventually becoming the single largest U.S. importer of Chinese consumer goods. Guest: Eileen Otis , Associate Professor of Sociology at Northeastern University and author of Walmart:… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/e68a3cd4-c353-4f8d-bf87-2e2b990c894d/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=e68a3cd4-c353-4f8d-bf87-2e2b990c894d&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5888726&p=510333&d=1039&size=16637370) ## Listen to "We Keep Us Safe" on NPR's Embedded podcast _2026-07-19 · Throughline_ In the summer of 2020, teenager Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join a racial justice movement after the killing of George Floyd. Less than a week after he arrived in Seattle, he was shot and killed there. The case remains unsolved. In this eight-part series, hosts Sydney Brownstone of The Seattle Times and Will James of KUOW team up with NPR's Embedded to investigate Antonio's… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/throughline/2026/07/20260719_throughline_listen_to_we_keep_us_safe_on_npr_s_embedded_podcast_trailer.mp3?t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5896484&p=510333&d=182&size=2916606) ## [Route 66 and the quest to connect America](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5895140/route-66-and-the-quest-to-connect-america) _2026-07-16 · Throughline_ Route 66 turns 100 this year. It's considered America’s most nostalgic road trip. With wide open road, sunsets that fill the whole sky, dirt-kissed Chevy trucks, and revving motorcycles. But Route 66 started out as a muddy road to nowhere. Today on the show, we’ll meet a league of gilded-age bicyclists, a ragtag gang of cross-country runners, and the very stubborn highway commissioner who turned… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/2d107c89-1d5a-4fa8-a2e9-d3810de1b187/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=2d107c89-1d5a-4fa8-a2e9-d3810de1b187&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5895140&p=510333&d=3015&size=48250549) ## [Leave God With the Outcome](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veondra-roxx/episodes/Leave-God-With-the-Outcome-e3m39n3) _2026-07-14 · Veondra Roxx · Roxx Your Life_ ✨ Leave God With the Outcome ✨ Focus on Becoming, Not Controlling. How much peace have you lost trying to control things that were never yours to control? The relationship. The opportunity. The timeline. The breakthrough. The outcome. If we’re honest, trying to control everything only leaves us exhausted. This episode is about letting go of the need to have all the answers, releasing the pressure… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/48fb340/podcast/play/122840227/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-14%2F427969136-44100-2-f99d584fdb0c9.m4a) ## [How wheelchairs, a river, and a spaceship challenged the status quo](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/14/nx-s1-5892497/how-wheelchairs-a-river-and-a-spaceship-challenged-the-status-quo) _2026-07-14 · Throughline_ Stories of resistance from three places: Denver, Colorado where the Gang of 19 put their bodies on the line for the right to use public transportation. Montgomery, Alabama, where a song quietly galvanized generations. And finally, on broadcast TV, where a 1966 prime-time show inspired Americans to dream bigger. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/8371d719-7598-4af5-b6e2-16c0d76485c7/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=8371d719-7598-4af5-b6e2-16c0d76485c7&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5892497&p=510333&d=1199&size=19194026) ## [The ongoing battle over asylum in America](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/09/nx-s1-5886313/the-ongoing-battle-over-asylum-in-america) _2026-07-09 · Throughline_ The U.S. has long professed to be a country where people can seek refuge. That's the promise etched into the base of the Statue of Liberty. But it's never been that clear-cut. And in June, the Supreme Court passed two rulings that could make seeking safe haven in the U.S. even more difficult. Today on the show, the story of how the U.S. asylum system was forged in response to moments of crisis,… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/0ea605a1-3da2-411a-8e52-3c9d587ad7c5/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=0ea605a1-3da2-411a-8e52-3c9d587ad7c5&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5886313&p=510333&d=3220&size=51524423) ## [Trusting Through the Chaos](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veondra-roxx/episodes/Trusting-Through-the-Chaos-e3lpmlo) _2026-07-07 · Veondra Roxx · Roxx Your Life_ ✨ Trusting Through the Chaos ✨ When Peace Doesn’t Match Your Circumstances. What do you do when life feels overwhelming, unpredictable, and completely out of your control? Do you panic… or do you trust? This episode is a reminder that peace isn’t found when life becomes perfect—it’s found when you choose to trust God in the middle of the storm. Your circumstances may be chaotic, but your spirit… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/48fb340/podcast/play/122525816/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-7%2F427544192-44100-2-53b6e48201f85.m4a) ## [American history through song](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/07/nx-s1-5884079/american-history-through-song) _2026-07-07 · Throughline_ There are many ways to look at and understand American history. In this series, we’ve shared stories about how this country was founded and how it continues to evolve over time. Today, a journey through American history, with the sounds of music. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline . See… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/7083de21-a712-49e3-855a-b962fe34cfb8/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=7083de21-a712-49e3-855a-b962fe34cfb8&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5884079&p=510333&d=1338&size=21412554) ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3F2baeoabNer) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [The story of July 4th is messier than you remember](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5877813/the-story-of-july-4th-is-messier-than-you-remember) _2026-07-02 · Throughline_ Devastating compromises. Midnight rides. A nailbiter vote. Statue toppling riots… and the very real possibility of death. This July 4th, we're taking you inside the making of the Declaration of Independence and how, against all odds, a single document introduced the world to a new kind of nation. Guests: Walter Isaacson, professor at Tulane University and author of The Greatest Sentence Ever… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/7bebe136-1977-46a1-a02b-9781341c7f3d/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=7bebe136-1977-46a1-a02b-9781341c7f3d&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5877813&p=510333&d=2059&size=32945302) ## [Growing Through](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veondra-roxx/episodes/Growing-Through-e3ldhdu) _2026-06-30 · Veondra Roxx · Roxx Your Life_ ✨ Growing Through ✨ Your Posture Determines Your Progress. Life is going to take all of us through something. The question isn’t whether you’ll face challenges… The question is: Will you just go through it, or will you grow through it? Every setback has a lesson. Every delay has a purpose. Every closed door has the potential to redirect you toward something greater. Your posture in the process… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/48fb340/podcast/play/122127230/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-29%2F427009210-44100-2-9a8753d818846.m4a) ## [The genius and murkiness of the Constitution](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/30/nx-s1-5875451/the-genius-and-murkiness-of-the-constitution) _2026-06-30 · Throughline_ What does the Constitution mean to me? That’s a question writer and actor Heidi Schreck asked herself years ago, when she started working on her one-woman play about the Constitution — a document that she loved deeply. Today on the show, we ask the same question as we explore what the historical document means, and how it’s impacted generations of Americans. To access bonus episodes and listen to… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/d5ac0aa7-93ba-41b2-8b38-d2c4785b0eb0/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=d5ac0aa7-93ba-41b2-8b38-d2c4785b0eb0&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5875451&p=510333&d=1279&size=20475072) ## [Seraphim Space CEO: “Europe is catching up”](https://share.transistor.fm/s/99ea3996) _2026-06-25 · Tech.eu · Tech.eu_ Mark Boggett, co-founder and CEO of Seraphim Space, discusses the recent SpaceX IPO, its impact on the European spacetech sector, as well as the investment landscape, and European sovereignty. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/99ea3996/75366e59.mp3) ## [From Hormuz to Suez: the chokepoints of global power](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/25/nx-s1-5869752/from-hormuz-to-suez-the-chokepoints-of-global-power) _2026-06-25 · Throughline_ Oil may dominate the headlines about the Middle East, but the real power often flows through water. Three narrow passages - the Suez Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, and Bab el-Mandeb – shape how the world moves. In times of crisis, they've become chokepoints, disrupting global trade, rattling markets, and shifting the balance of power way beyond the region. In this episode, three stories from these… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/826d61c4-38b5-4a99-9831-49dc2931a006/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=826d61c4-38b5-4a99-9831-49dc2931a006&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5869752&p=510333&d=3031&size=48496727) ## [Let Go of the Outcome](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veondra-roxx/episodes/Let-Go-of-the-Outcome-e3l6pck) _2026-06-23 · Veondra Roxx · Roxx Your Life_ ✨ Let Go of the Outcome ✨ When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan What do you do when life takes a turn you never saw coming? The job didn’t happen. The relationship changed. The opportunity fell through. The timeline shifted. The plan got rewritten. If I’m being honest, I’ve learned that some of the greatest stress in life comes from trying to control things that were never ours to control in the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/48fb340/podcast/play/121906004/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-23%2F426711674-44100-2-b368996e82f0c.m4a) ## [Prosperity gospel and the American dream](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/23/nx-s1-5866803/prosperity-gospel-and-the-american-dream) _2026-06-23 · Throughline_ A lot of our everyday lives are shaped by the idea that if we really believe in something, it will happen. But where does that idea come from? And what does it have to do with the American dream? Today on the show, how the prosperity gospel has blended self-improvement, religion and capitalism into an everyday recipe for success – one that any of us can try. To access bonus episodes and listen to… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/1f448a41-a41d-4c15-b493-bb7f92584114/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=1f448a41-a41d-4c15-b493-bb7f92584114&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5866803&p=510333&d=925&size=14808798) ## [How the Supreme Court claimed supreme power](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/18/nx-s1-5861801/how-the-supreme-court-claimed-supreme-power) _2026-06-18 · Throughline_ The Supreme Court's 2025-26 term has been punctuated with some high-stakes cases: birthright citizenship, voting rights, presidential powers and consequential civil rights cases. Some of the most anticipated and significant cases have yet to be decided. As the justices make the final sprint to the end of the term in early July, we take stock of how the Supreme Court evolved from the weakest branch… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/de9b4a14-8190-46c4-b0f1-d1290d92223a/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=de9b4a14-8190-46c4-b0f1-d1290d92223a&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5861801&p=510333&d=3238&size=51813651) ## [Stop Chasing. Start Aligning.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veondra-roxx/episodes/Stop-Chasing--Start-Aligning-e3ksm8t) _2026-06-16 · Veondra Roxx · Roxx Your Life_ ✨ Stop Chasing. Start Aligning. ✨ The Blessing Doesn’t Need Chasing. What if the very thing you’ve been chasing is waiting for you to get into alignment? This season taught me something I never expected: sometimes rest isn’t a delay… it’s alignment. I’ve learned that not every blessing is earned through striving. Some blessings are received through surrender, healing, and trusting God’s timing.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/48fb340/podcast/play/121575133/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2F426270760-44100-2-fc76ac4c119a.m4a) ## [Captain America and the nation's conscience](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/16/nx-s1-5859452/captain-america-and-the-nations-conscience) _2026-06-16 · Throughline_ What does it mean to be American? For one superhero, it means donning yourself in the colors of the American flag, sticking up for the little guy, and making sure you stick to your morals. This week, we dive into the comics of Captain America, and what happened to him – and to the country – post World War II. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/c81c6622-c2ba-4279-93ea-6d1a71cd28ba/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=c81c6622-c2ba-4279-93ea-6d1a71cd28ba&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5859452&p=510333&d=781&size=12502919) ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9dGunnKADQc9) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [🚨: SpaceX IPO Predictions : 6/12/2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gmdegens/episodes/SpaceX-IPO-Predictions--6122026-e3knag4) _2026-06-12 · GM☀️Degens | Podcast Network · GM☀️Degens™️ | Investing, Tech and Crypto_ SpaceX IPOs today - Will Elon become the world's first trillionaire? Lets see what the Market/Streets are saying. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/868fff8/podcast/play/121399236/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-12%2F07962a94-12b9-81dd-d7ea-5c6d849ded2c.mp3) ## [The shifting line between free speech and a criminal threat](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/11/nx-s1-5853482/the-shifting-line-between-free-speech-and-a-criminal-threat) _2026-06-11 · Throughline_ Threats against public officials have become much, much more common. This includes everyone from the president of the United States to members of Congress, to state and local officials, and even civil servants like local librarians. Threats have always been a part of United States history, often manifesting in times of political turmoil or cultural tension. The internet age opened a new chapter in… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/68a8a782-50cb-45fb-9074-57c48114adcd/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=68a8a782-50cb-45fb-9074-57c48114adcd&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5853482&p=510333&d=2169&size=34714941) ## [The uncensored war](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5850734/the-uncensored-war) _2026-06-09 · Throughline_ As the U.S. escalated its intervention in Vietnam in the 1960s, the media's coverage ramped up too. Soon, the war permeated the homes of millions of Americans — by television, radio and newspaper. This week, we hear about what happened during the Vietnam War, and how the stories made visible during that time, forever transformed the way America engages with warfare. To access bonus episodes and… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/1ff1a77b-3726-4307-8f88-b8406e077ff9/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=1ff1a77b-3726-4307-8f88-b8406e077ff9&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5850734&p=510333&d=1070&size=17131817) ## [What it makes to build ambitious companies in Europe today: A podcast with Kitty Mayo and Jade Yarrow from Project Europe.](https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e26ebad) _2026-06-04 · Tech.eu · Tech.eu_ Hosted at Latitude59, the podcast dives into Project Europe, an initiative built to support the next generation of European founders through funding, advice, and access to a wide network of backers and operators. Together, the conversation promises a perspective on what it takes to build ambitious companies in Europe today – and why backing the next wave of talent matters now. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/0e26ebad/f90f390f.mp3) ## [The World Cup was supposed to bring world peace](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/04/nx-s1-5845050/the-world-cup-was-supposed-to-bring-world-peace) _2026-06-04 · Throughline_ World Cup tickets are going for as high as $45,000. Not in most of our budgets. How did things get so out of hand when the tournament's founder intended to bridge class divides? Today on the show, the origins of the World Cup, from World War I to Mussolini’s fascist Italy, and how it grew into the multibillion-dollar spectacle the world is gearing up to watch. Guests: Jonathan Wilson, columnist at… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/cbcd66de-5b2f-457a-960c-ac7dbe5304a7/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=cbcd66de-5b2f-457a-960c-ac7dbe5304a7&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5845050&p=510333&d=3136&size=50180685) ## [Bayard Rustin and the March on Washington](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/02/nx-s1-5843347/bayard-rustin-and-the-march-on-washington) _2026-06-02 · Throughline_ When people remember the March on Washington they often recall the giant crowds or Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech. Less known is the person who made the event possible. Today on the show, the story of Bayard Rustin, the man behind the March on Washington. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/a3450be5-6981-431c-92d3-29a738755ef2/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=a3450be5-6981-431c-92d3-29a738755ef2&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5843347&p=510333&d=1353&size=21662494) ## ["Speed" reason Coreweave leasing data centre space in UK, says European boss](https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc93c1b1) _2026-05-29 · Tech.eu · Tech.eu_ In the Tech.eu podcast, Coreweave executive Ben Richardson discusses Coreweave's strategy in the UK and Europe. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/cc93c1b1/ae8a2c60.mp3) ## [History's playbook for taming the beast of inflation](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/28/nx-s1-5836471/historys-playbook-for-taming-the-beast-of-inflation) _2026-05-28 · Throughline_ Gas. Meat. Flights. Houses. The cost of living is up. Inflation is rearing its head again. And as it rises higher, inflation risks devastating economies and draining savings accounts. So what can be done about it? This week, we explore the history of inflation in the U.S., how the government has responded, and who pays the price. This episode originally aired in 2022. Guests: John Cochrane ,… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/fda304a9-2eb5-4fdd-ae07-c15f68bc7f92/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=fda304a9-2eb5-4fdd-ae07-c15f68bc7f92&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5836471&p=510333&d=2840&size=45449805) ## [Yuri Kochiyamas’s lifetime of activism](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5834334/yuri-kochiyamass-lifetime-of-activism) _2026-05-26 · Throughline_ Civil rights activist Yuri Kochiyama lived a life dedicated to social justice for people of all backgrounds. Not only a pillar of the Asian-American movement, she also fought for Black liberation and the rights of political prisoners. Today on the show, how Yuri Kochiyama’s 50 years of activism was informed and practiced. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/be358281-74e7-489d-80d9-4f9bd25b4096/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=be358281-74e7-489d-80d9-4f9bd25b4096&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5834334&p=510333&d=1252&size=20034961) ## [Prediction markets are making a 150-year comeback](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/21/nx-s1-5828906/prediction-markets-are-making-a-150-year-comeback) _2026-05-21 · Throughline_ Prediction market sites allow users to put money on everything from the war in Iran to the winner of the Super Bowl. But where did these markets come from? And what can that history tell us about where they might be going? Today on the show, how betting on popes and presidents long ago planted a seed for a “terrorism market” in the early 2000s, and how those early prediction markets shaped the… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/bc2370b1-41b9-4d23-ac2c-9b16b568ecc1/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=bc2370b1-41b9-4d23-ac2c-9b16b568ecc1&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5828906&p=510333&d=3094&size=49506935) ## [Frances Perkins Goes To Washington](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/nx-s1-5826026/frances-perkins-goes-to-washington) _2026-05-19 · Throughline_ This week, we explore the life of the first woman Secretary of Labor, Frances Perkins, and how in the midst of the Great Depression she helped reshape the nation by fighting for minimum wage, Social Security, and unemployment insurance. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline . See pcm.adswizz.com… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/153139dc-284f-41ab-a090-106b0846cff6/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=153139dc-284f-41ab-a090-106b0846cff6&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5826026&p=510333&d=968&size=15494670) ## [War by remote control, how drones changed modern warfare](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/14/nx-s1-5818570/war-by-remote-control-how-drones-changed-modern-warfare) _2026-05-14 · Throughline_ Drones are swarming battlefields in Ukraine, Iran, and beyond. Drone warfare is cheap, efficient, autonomous — and changing warfare forever. Today on the show, the past, present and future of battle by remote control. This episode originally published in 2021 and has been updated. GUEST: James Rodgers , war historian and author of several books about drones, including Drones: What Everyone Needs… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/fc17939f-6ff3-4877-9001-cd61256ac2bf/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=fc17939f-6ff3-4877-9001-cd61256ac2bf&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5818570&p=510333&d=3041&size=48661821) ## [Four voices from the Great Depression](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818655/four-voices-from-the-great-depression) _2026-05-12 · Throughline_ A glimpse into life during the Great Depression from the people that lived it. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. 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This week on Throughline, we revisit our 2022 conversation with Nguyen about how the way we remember and selectively forget the ravages of war has the power to reshape our future. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/c9b0d4a0-91ad-4455-a96b-ce541dd47651/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=c9b0d4a0-91ad-4455-a96b-ce541dd47651&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5813565&p=510333&d=2935&size=46965325) ## [The origins of the Socialist Party of America](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx-s1-5810923/the-origins-of-the-socialist-party-of-america) _2026-05-05 · Throughline_ Rapid industrialization reshaped American life in the mid-19th century. But as corporations grew larger and more powerful, working conditions for many everyday Americans worsened while wages stalled. Enter Eugene Debs, the labor organizer and founder of the American Socialist Party, who rallied workers nationwide to fight for their rights. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/3a580870-81d1-453a-8ac5-bc88af44579e/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=3a580870-81d1-453a-8ac5-bc88af44579e&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5810923&p=510333&d=1031&size=16509893) ## [Gladiators, real housewives and the pull of reality TV](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/30/nx-s1-5804508/gladiators-real-housewives-and-the-pull-of-reality-tv) _2026-04-30 · Throughline_ People used to say "believe your eyes." But these days that's not so easy to do. What we scroll through every day blurs the line between entertainment and fact. And nowhere is that phenomenon more evident than in reality television. Today on the show, we tackle the genre that takes our most potent feelings – love, hope, anxiety, loneliness – and turns them into profit. This episode originally ran… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/b6e861ee-d575-4b15-919a-79c4944520e5/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=b6e861ee-d575-4b15-919a-79c4944520e5&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5804508&p=510333&d=3115&size=49848825) ## [The fight that shook America](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/28/nx-s1-5801444/the-fight-that-shook-america) _2026-04-28 · Throughline_ Jack Johnson was the first world Black heavyweight champion, but winning the title was only part of the battle. Every time Johnson stepped into a boxing ring, he struck a blow to white supremacy. In this week’s episode, the story of Jack Johnson and the legacy of Black athletes pushing for social change in America. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/366b93e0-bb49-4a32-898d-f3cc7b5586bb/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=366b93e0-bb49-4a32-898d-f3cc7b5586bb&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5801444&p=510333&d=903&size=14454788) ## [The billionaires' utopia blueprint](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5795800/the-billionaires-utopia-blueprint) _2026-04-23 · Throughline_ Starbase. Prospera. California Forever. Mars. From private cities to interstellar colonies, tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel have backed experiments designed to operate beyond the borders — and laws — most of us live by. So we wondered: has this happened before? In this episode, we visit an Arctic archipelago, homesteads floating in the ocean, and a startup city in Honduras to… [Listen](https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510333/npr.simplecastaudio.com/923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3/episodes/b250f500-a925-4bcd-aa3a-2f5fb24b443d/audio/128/default.mp3?awCollectionId=923a8c19-6266-45f0-88de-3997479f3ca3&awEpisodeId=b250f500-a925-4bcd-aa3a-2f5fb24b443d&feed=gvAZ3nqF&t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5795800&p=510333&d=2914&size=46624688) ## [Why the wall was built](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/21/nx-s1-5792899/why-the-wall-was-built) _2026-04-21 · Throughline_ As the United States expanded into a global superpower, it simultaneously strengthened its national borders and began to limit who could come in and out of the country. In this week’s episode, the story of how one of the very first walls meant to divide people was built on the US Southern border. 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