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The origins of the Socialist Party of America
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...
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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.
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