Radio Atlantic
The Atlantic has long been known as an ideas-driven magazine. Now we’re bringing that same ethos to audio. Like the magazine, the show will “road test” the big ideas that both drive the news and shape our culture. Through conversations—and sometimes sharp debates—with the most insightful thinkers and writers on topics of the day, Radio Atlantic will complicate overly simplistic views. It will cut through the noise with clarifying, personal narratives. It will, hopefully, help listeners make up their own mind about certain ideas.
The national conversation right now can be chaotic, reckless, and stuck. Radio Atlantic aims to bring some order to our thinking—and encourage listeners to be purposeful about how they unstick their mind.
1
The Books We Read in High School (Part 1)
Books for life, not just college admission
23 min
2
“We Live Here Now” and Trump’s Retelling of Jan...
Sharing our podcast series about January 6 as Donald Trump teases pardons for Capitol rioters
30 min
3
How Fragile Is Our Vaccine Infrastructure?
Anti-vaxxers in government could do real damage
38 min
4
Why Are You Still Cooking With That?
Black plastic spatulas, nonstick pans, and other Thanksgiving cooking worries
29 min
5
Trump's Vision to Remake the Military
Revenge is just the start of it.
26 min
6
Democrats’ Immigration Problem
A warning from Representative Ritchie Torres of New York
19 min
7
Are We Living in a Different America?
A post-election conversation with staff writers Anne Applebaum and McKay Coppins.
33 min
8
Does America Want Chaos?
Donald Trump has lost all discipline. Will that affect the outcome of the election?
30 min
9
Is Journalism Ready for a Second Trump Administ...
A conversation with The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg
33 min
10
Trump and the January 6 Memory Hole
When is it better to forget? A conversation with Congressman Jamie Raskin.
22 min
11
Autocracy Is in the Details
Learn to spot the signs.
25 min
12
It Could All Come Down to North Carolina
The state has voted for a Democratic president once since the 1970s. Is it finally the year?
31 min
13
The Fight to Be the Most “Pro-family”
So many wives and daughters in campaign ads
31 min
14
The Modern Political Assassin
“The anger comes first. The shopping for the cause comes next.”
28 min
15
A Campaign-Song Nightmare
Yes, Rachel Platten knows exactly how you felt about "Fight Song."
18 min
16
Trump, Triggered
Kamala Harris expertly manipulated Trump. It won her the debate. Can it win her the White House?
30 min
17
The Neck Fans Are Coming
Wearable tech doesn’t have to be expensive to be revolutionary.
20 min
18
Laughing at Trump
Democrats are testing a new strategy.
25 min
19
Scripts | 3. A Special Drug
The patients had tried everything. Except ketamine.
25 min
20
Scripts | 2. The Mandala Effect
Cooper thought he understood how his psych meds were affecting him. There was a lot he didn’t know.
32 min
21
Scripts | 1. A Hard Pill to Swallow
One medication could help end the opioid crisis. Why are so few people taking it?
30 min
22
One Israeli Hostage’s Unusual Experience in Gaza
A conversation with Liat Beinin Atzili, who was kidnapped and held for more than 50 days.
44 min
23
The Devil’s Bargain of Sports Betting
How do leagues manage the mess of banning athletes who gamble, all while advertising sports betting?
29 min
24
Biden Steps Aside. How Might Harris Step Up?
Joe Biden announced he won’t seek reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala as his replacement. What happens now?
34 min
25
Trump’s Wholesale Renovation of the Republican ...
Staff writer Tim Alberta shares the view from Milwaukee as the GOP celebrates victory four months before the election.
27 min