Radio Atlantic
The AtlanticThe 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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 307 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsPolitics | |||
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In the United States and many other Western countries, the decision to have children or not is sometimes framed as a political affiliation: You’re either in league with conservative pronatalists, or you’re making the ultimate personal sacrifice to re... more
The Atlantic’s editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg talks to Ken Casey, frontman for the Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys, about the time he called out a fan in the audience who was wearing a MAGA shirt. The band has been around for three decades and ha... more
We talk with the writer Arash Azizi about what kinds of seismic changes could be coming for his home country of Iran, and whether he thinks they could make things better—or much worse.
Read more from Azizi at The Atlantic here.
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A few years ago, Olga Khazan, author of Me, But Better, set out to change her personality, which even she found unpleasant. After consulting with experts on personality plasticity and then setting a deadline, Khazan put herself through an intense exp... more
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disgusting! trump is a monster and i was and am very disappointed with these 2 gullible reporters trying ti turn hitler into eagle scout of the year! trump is abducting and sending people to a prison w/o due process! wake up! I will never watch the Friday night atlantic week roundup on pbs ever again. Very disappointed with jeffrey golberg just as much falling into trump’s quicksand trap voluntarily as well.
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Apple Podcasts | #22 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #64 | United States/News |
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What is Radio Atlantic about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show presents thought-provoking discussions that explore complex ideas shaping culture, news, and politics. Featuring a mix of well-informed guests—from political figures to thought leaders—each episode tackles significant topics and controversies, encouraging listeners to engage critically with the material. Unique to this show is its emphasis on dissecting oversimplified narratives, providing nuanced perspectives through rigorous debate and personal stories that resonate on multiple levels. This approach fosters a space where listeners can reflect on their own views and better understand pressing societal issues.
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Which podcasts are similar to Radio Atlantic?
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2. Autocracy in America
3. The Ezra Klein Show
4. Good on Paper
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How many episodes of Radio Atlantic are there?
Radio Atlantic launched 8 years ago and published 307 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Radio Atlantic?
Recent guests on Radio Atlantic include:
1. Ken Casey
2. Arash Azizi
3. Olga Khazan
4. Tom Nichols
5. Tamir Pardo
6. Elenor Mak
7. Martha Gimbel
8. Patrick George
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