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ThroughlineAuthor: 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. Youll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Throughline. Language: en-us Genres: Documentary, History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How college football's deadliest year built the NCAA
Tuesday, 10 November, 2026
A listener emailed the Throughline team with a stunning factoid: Teddy Roosevelt helped create the NCAA to make college football safer. But is it true? What we find is weirder, grislier, and pettier than we expected.Guests:Denis Crawford, historian and exhibit designer at the College Football Hall of FameEric Moyen, Dean of the Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University and author of College Sports: A HistorySupport 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.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
