Four voices from the Great Depression

Four voices from the Great Depression

From Throughline by NPR

May 12, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

The episode provides a glimpse into life during the Great Depression from the perspectives of those who experienced it.

A glimpse into life during the Great Depression from the people that lived it. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline . 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

Topics covered

  • Great Depression
  • personal stories
  • historical perspective
  • life experiences
  • economic hardship

Keywords

  • Great Depression
  • history
  • personal accounts
  • economic struggle
  • NPR

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