The Stars

Major League Baseball’s postseason is just a few weeks away, and here on Throughline we know the power of a good walk-up song. But how did baseball become such a musical sport? And where did the idea for walk up-music come from? Guests:John Thorn, author and Official Baseball His ...  Show more

Calling someone a "Luddite" is usually an insult – shorthand for someone who is behind the times. But the real Luddites weren't just afraid of change; they were a labor movement fighting to save their jobs from being replaced by machines. Today, with the rise of AI, many feel the ...  Show more

What’s your sign, babe? How many times have you been asked that? How many times has someone blamed their behavior on the planetary alignment or the stars? It’s all astrology’s fault. But there is so much more to astrology than just the ~signs~. Today we go into the long history o ...  Show more

Let's dive into the historical roots of Western astrology, its evolution through the lens of thinkers like Carl Jung, and its contemporary resurgence. Discover how astrology, as a symbolic language, continues to captivate minds, offering insights into self-discovery and the profo ...  Show more

As astrology makes its way into popular culture, I wanted to bring you the history of its origins by telling you about its connection to the natural cycles of our earth. Our ancestors developed astrology as a tool that allowed them to travel far distances and to understand the ...

Astrology. Dangerous pseudoscience? Comforting salve in a cold capitalist world? Subjugated knowledge? It's all fun and games when you're looking up your Co-Star horoscope, but according to philosopher Theodor Adorno, even a playful belief in astrology encourages submission to th ...  Show more