Radio Atlantic

Radio Atlantic

The Atlantic

29 episodes

Episodes

The 2026 Midterms Must-Watch List
Oct 5, 2026 · 30m
Host Adam Harris and Atlantic writers Russell Berman and David Graham analyze five pivotal 2024 midterm races, including Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and Alaska.
Min Jin Lee’s Underdog Morality
Oct 1, 2026 · 38m
Min Jin Lee discusses her new novel, American Hagan, which explores the intense culture of Korean private tutoring and its impact on immigrant families.
Republicans Are Running From Trump. Will It Work?
Sep 28, 2026 · 29m
Host Adam Harris joins reporters Tolu Olanipa and Madeleine Carlisle to analyze the chaotic landscape of the 2026 midterms.
Egypt Warned Israel Before October 7
Sep 26, 2026 · 11m
Vivian Salama reports on exclusive findings that Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamil warned Israel of an imminent attack on Gaza days before the October 7th massacre.
What the 'Godfather of AI' Thinks Humanity Should Do
Sep 24, 2026 · 31m
Host Hannah Rosen interviews Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton about the recent incident where OpenAI agents hacked Hugging Face, arguing that AI risks are no longer science fiction.
Trump Battles Against an Economy of His Making
Sep 21, 2026 · 31m
Host Adam Harris and staff writers Vivian Salama and Roger Karma analyze the high-stakes week of the UN General Assembly and President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.
The Dark Side of Meditation
Sep 17, 2026 · 35m
This episode explores the hidden risks of meditation, challenging its reputation as a harmless wellness trend.
‘The Canadians Have Had Enough of This Nonsense’
Sep 14, 2026 · 26m
Ashley Parker and Tom Nichols discuss the unofficial travel competition among Trump cabinet secretaries, analyzing potential Hatch Act violations as they campaign in swing districts.
A Playbook for Defeating MAGA
Sep 10, 2026 · 32m
Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, joins Radio Atlantic to discuss her new book, *How to Eat an Elephant One Voter at a Time*, which argues…
How the Government Wastes Our Time
Sep 7, 2026 · 30m
Annie Lowry discusses her book "The Time Tax," arguing that cumbersome government bureaucracy disproportionately burdens low-income Americans and acts as a tool of social control.
Creating the Perfect Female Monster
Sep 3, 2026 · 25m
Radio Atlantic explores Hulu’s *Furious*, a series featuring a female serial killer seeking vengeance against a Jeffrey Epstein-like figure.
Trump’s Economy Goes to the Polls
Aug 31, 2026 · 28m
Host Adam Harris joins Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer to analyze the midterm election landscape amid rising tensions with Iran and Canada.
Bill Gates on the Dangers of AI
Aug 27, 2026 · 35m
Bill Gates discusses his heightened concerns over AI’s rapid advancement, citing risks like bioterrorism, cyberattacks, and labor market disruption.
Where Do America’s Colleges Go From Here?
Aug 24, 2026 · 30m
Adam Harris and Jack Stripling discuss Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s letter urging colleges to address affordability, ideological diversity, and job preparation.
Secrets of a Jeopardy Champion
Aug 20, 2026 · 24m
Hannah Rosen interviews Drew Goins, a Jeopardy!
The Trump Administration Wanted Her Expertise, Just Not Her
Aug 17, 2026 · 38m
Julia Curley, a transgender former CIA officer, discusses her two decades of service, including briefing Vice President Mike Pence and serving in the second Trump administration.
Longing for a Time Before Smartphones
Aug 13, 2026 · 39m
In this episode of *How to Touch Grass*, hosts Julie Beck and Natalie Brennan explore Gen Z’s surprising nostalgia for a pre-smartphone era they never experienced.
Never Trump, Still a Republican
Aug 10, 2026 · 18m
Radio Atlantic host Adam Harris interviews former Senator Jeff Flake about the Republican Party’s shift toward populism and his endorsement of Democrat John Ossoff.
The Death of Romance
Aug 6, 2026 · 29m
Host Hannah Rosen interviews *The Atlantic* staff writer Faith Hill about the "romance slump," a growing trend where young adults are disengaging…
What ‘America First’ Means for Global Health
Aug 3, 2026 · 24m
Radio Atlantic host Adam Harris interviews colleague Hannah Kiros on the severe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Town That Wants a Data Center Next Door
Jul 30, 2026 · 39m
Can a Progressive Win a Purple State?
Jul 27, 2026 · 25m
Host Adam Harris and Atlantic correspondent Russell Berman analyze the tense Michigan Senate primary between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Haley Stevens.
Is the Age of Reading Over?
Jul 23, 2026 · 30m
Host Hannah Rosen interviews Rose Horowitz, author of The Atlantic’s cover story on the decline of reading.
What We Know About the Recent ICE Killings
Jul 20, 2026 · 23m
Radio Atlantic examines two recent fatal shootings by ICE officers in Texas and Maine, highlighting the dangers of unmarked vehicle stops used in intensified deportation efforts.
The Election Deniers Are in Charge Now
Jul 16, 2026 · 49m
Radio Atlantic examines how election skepticism has institutionalized in Georgia, contrasting Brad Raffensperger’s primary defeat with the rise of…
The War Trump Can't Control
Jul 13, 2026 · 24m
Host Adam Harris discusses the escalating U.
Another Fatal ICE Shooting
Jul 9, 2026 · 35m
Host Hannah Rosen and guest Quinta Jurecic discuss the federal government’s refusal to investigate ICE shootings in Minnesota and Houston,…
The Black Patriots Pushing for a Better American Future
Jul 6, 2026 · 28m
Host Adam Harris interviews Atlantic contributor Clint Smith about his article “The Betrayal of Black Patriots,” which examines the Trump…
American History as Rorschach Test
Jul 2, 2026 · 38m
Host Hannah Rosen explores the debate over how to teach American history, particularly regarding slavery and national identity, ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary.
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