Podcast Episodes

Radio Atlantic Presents: How to Talk to People

Episode 37

Making small talk can be hard—especially when you’re not sure whether you’re doing it well. But conversations are a central part of relationship-building. Radio Atlantic is pleased to share this epis…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

How Bad Could BA.2.86 Get?

Episode 36

All of a sudden it seems like everyone knows someone who has tested positive for COVID. Are we back in a wave? How bad could it get? How effective will the new vaccine be? What do we actually know ab…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Trans in Texas

Episode 35

This week Texas will join the 20 or so other states that have passed laws restricting access to medical therapies and procedures for transgender children. But there are thousands of young people in T…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

The GOP Debate: Trumpiness Without Trump

Episode 34

The front-runner for the Republican nomination did not show up at the debate, but in the sharp exchanges between the leftovers, a lot was revealed about the future of the party.

Atlantic staff writers…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Megan Rapinoe Answers the Critics

Episode 34

Megan Rapinoe speaks with Atlantic staff writer Frank Foer. The retiring soccer star discusses her detractors, the U.S. team’s role in the global game, and taking penalty kicks.

Also: If you have any …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Fatigue Can Wreck You

Episode 33

Many people, especially those dealing with long COVID, suffer from fatigue. But not common, everyday tiredness—it’s more like a total body crash that can be triggered by the smallest exertion, someth…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Lobotomy Day

Episode 32

Michael spent years fighting isolation, depression, and despair. Then he met Sam. 

If you’re having thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the Cris…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Why a U.S. Women’s Team Loss Could Actually Be A Good Thing

Episode 31

The U.S. women’s team has been the dominant force in soccer for a decade, although you wouldn't necessarily know it from their performance in the Women’s World Cup so far. As fans, we want them to wi…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

‘Everyone Used to be Nicer,’ And Other Persistent Myths

Episode 30

A lot of people are plagued by the feeling that society used to be better, that neighbors were more helpful, that strangers once talked to you. Some people channel that belief into political action, …

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Why Can’t We Quit Weddings?

Episode 29

Marriages today are much more flexible than they used to be. Women’s roles have changed. Gay marriage is legal. More and more people aren’t choosing marriage at all. And yet the American wedding has …

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago