The Atlantic Out Loud
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Mar 13, 2025 • 22min
The Cranky Visionary
Albert Barnes believed in the liberating power of art—but you had to look at it his way.By Susan TallmanFrom the April 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2025 • 56min
Turtleboy Will Not Be Stopped
A profane blogger believes an innocent woman is being framed for murder. He’ll do anything to prove he’s right—and terrorize anyone who says he’s wrong.By Chris HeathFrom the April 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2025 • 10min
Kosher Salt Is Actually Just Big Salt
Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?By Ellen CushingFrom the April 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 5, 2025 • 14min
The Internet Can Still Be Good
Reddit’s not perfect, but it may be the best platform on a junky web.By Adrienne LaFranceFrom the April 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 2, 2025 • 18min
The Fear Economy
The president isn’t trying to engineer prosperity for Americans. He’s seeking power for himself.By Jonathan ChaitFrom the April 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 1, 2025 • 20min
The Era of Might Makes Right
In the MAGA vision of the national interest, might will make right.By George PackerFrom the April 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 14min
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empireBy McKay CoppinsFrom the April 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025 • 23min
The Moron Factory
A short storyBy George SaundersFrom the March 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025 • 17min
Why the COVID Deniers Won
Lessons from the pandemic and its aftermathBy David FrumFrom the March 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025 • 25min
Who’s Your Mommy?
I knew that becoming a parent would change me—but I had no idea how.By Olga KhazanFrom the March 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
