Search

Home > Throughline > What the banana tells us about US history
Podcast: Throughline
Episode:

What the banana tells us about US history
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:14:35
Publish Date: 2026-03-31 07:05:00
Description: What do bananas have to do with American history? On this week’s episode, how the sweet fruit became an American staple because of one entrepreneur who took business off US shores, expanding the country’s economic reach and influence.
 
To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.

To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:

See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.

Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NPR Privacy Policy
Total Play: 0

Some more Podcasts by NPR

600+ Episodes
Code Switch 3     4
1K+ Episodes
Life Kit     20+