The world is a complicated place.

Troubling issues often echo throughout history.

That's something we know all too well from reporting on various crimes.

But often, it's really helpful to engage with the show that can take you back in time to help unspool the pressing issues of today

How did we get here? That's the central question of NPR's throughline. This is a show we both love to listen to because of the way it

contextualizes important stories. You know the murder sheet is all about

that. Whether we're talking about the firestorm of victim blaming over the murder

of Roseanne Quinn or the longstanding

rumor about poison happy waiters in early 20th century Chicago. If you like coverage

like that you'll love NPR's Throughline.

NPR's Throughline tackles some of the most pressing issues of the day, but it goes in depth.

We'd love their recent episode that gets all into the history of public defenders in the United States.

They've covered plenty of topics we love, like Abraham Lincoln's politicking, the true history of

Halloween, and one 1930s Oklahoma bank robbers impact on Second Amendment rights.

In today's internet age, we're constantly bombarded with hot takes and outright misinformation.

NPR's throughline is a show we trust for in-depth research

and cogent thoughtful opinions.

It's a show where we go to learn even more about history. to hear about the all two human tales that continue to shape

our world today.

Go back in time, learn something new, emerge more knowledgeable about today's headlines.

Listen now to Thruline from NPR, wherever you get your podcasts.

Content warning, this episode includes discussion of the murder of two children.

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