Broadcast: July 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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Embark on "American Railroad," which highlights the untold stories and unheard voices from the diverse communities that built America’s railway systems.
Hosted by Grammy Award-winning musician and Silkroad Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens, American Railroad is produced in partnership with PRX.
W head to California and Utah, where historians detail the contributions of Japanese and Chinese railroad laborers.
We'll also hear special music created to capture the spirit of laborers dedicated to the rail.