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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, t...
The origins of the Socialist Party of America is an episode from Throughline by NPR. Rapid industrialization reshaped American life in the mid-19th century. But as corporations grew larger and more powerful, working conditions for many ever...
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Published May 5, 2026, 17:11 long, audio available.
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 sponsor-free,
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Published May 5, 2026 and 17:11 long