The Atlantic Out Loud
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Apr 28, 2024 • 29min
The Man Who Died for the Liberal Arts
In 1942, aboard ship and heading for war, a young sailor—my uncle—wrote a letter home, describing and defining the principles he was fighting for. By David M. Shribman.From the May 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2024 • 12min
A Study in Senate Cowardice
Republicans like Rob Portman could have ended Donald Trump’s political career. They chose not to. By Jeffrey Goldberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2024 • 42min
Clash of the Patriarchs
A hard-line Russian bishop backed by the political might of the Kremlin could split the Orthodox Church in two. By Robert F. Worth. From the May 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2024 • 10min
Is Theo Von the Next Joe Rogan?
Or is he something else entirely? By James Parker. From the May 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2024 • 54min
The Great Serengeti Land Grab
How Gulf princes, the safari industry, and conservation groups are displacing the Maasai from the last of their Serengeti homeland. By Stephanie McCrummen.From the May 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 1min
Crying Myself to Sleep on the Biggest Cruise Ship Ever
Seven agonizing nights aboard the Icon of the Seas. By Gary Shteyngart. From the May 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 3, 2024 • 49min
End the Phone-Based Childhood Now
The environment in which kids grow up today is hostile to human development. By Jonathan Haidt.Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2024 • 25min
Miranda's Last Gift
When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories—and Ringo. By David Frum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2024 • 17min
Christine Blasey Ford Testifies Again
Her new memoir doubles as a modern-day horror story. By Megan Garber. From the May 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2024 • 16min
Why Do Animals Play?
Scientists want an evolutionary explanation for animal play. But maybe the answer is simply: It brings them joy. By Sallie Tisdale. From the April 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
