Randa Abdel Fattah, co-host of NPR's Throughline podcast, dives deep into the historical context of the Uyghur people in China, detailing their struggles against repression. Rob Schmitz, an NPR reporter, shares gripping firsthand accounts of life under surveillance and systemic oppression in Xinjiang. The discussion unveils the harsh realities of forced labor, cultural erasure, and the tragic consequences of a crackdown on Uyghur identity. Together, they shed light on the urgent human rights crisis, emphasizing the resilience and resistance of the Uyghur community.