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The Future of Europe
Episode 54
As President Trump meets with other western leaders in Europe, the spirit of democratic cooperation we’re used to in NATO summits is gone. But it’s n…
7 years, 7 months ago
Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic?
Episode 53
“Humanity is now in the midst of its fastest-ever period of change,” writes Ed Yong in the July/August issue of The Atlantic. Urbanization and global…
7 years, 7 months ago
The View from the Border
Episode 52
Outrage over families separated at the border has reached a fever pitch. Social media is awash with images of undocumented migrants held in cages, so…
7 years, 8 months ago
Being Black in America Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Episode 51
Nationwide, black Americans live three years less than white Americans. In places with a history of segregation, that life-expectancy gap can be as m…
7 years, 8 months ago
The North Korea Summit
Episode 50
Two of the world’s most volatile heads of state—Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump—have moved in the span of a year from trading insults to trading fawning…
7 years, 8 months ago
A White House Troll ‘Owning the Libs’
Episode 49
A new generation of political activists have grown up more interested in provoking outrage from their fellow citizens than in winning them over. Amon…
7 years, 8 months ago
Is the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Past Solving?
Episode 48
The decades-old dispute between Israelis and Palestinians seems to be at a new low these days. Two American-born writers – an Israeli author and a Mu…
7 years, 9 months ago
Happy Mueller-versary
Episode 47
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation has been the focus of headlines and cable news for a full year now. Despite his seemingly leak-proof t…
7 years, 9 months ago
Introducing Crazy/Genius: Why Can't Facebook Tell the Truth?
Episode 46
This week's Radio Atlantic brings you the first episode of our new show Crazy/Genius, hosted by Atlantic staff writer (and past Radio Atlantic guest)…
7 years, 9 months ago
Is Politics Ruining Pop Culture?
Episode 45
Some Americans who grew up identifying with Roseanne have found themselves alienated by Roseanne Barr’s outspoken devotion to President Trump. Many o…
7 years, 9 months ago