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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 ... more

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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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Recent Guests

Ken Casey
Frontman of Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys
Episode: The Patriotic Punk
Arash Azizi
Contributing writer to The Atlantic and author of What Iranians Want.
The Atlantic
Episode: Who Could Rule Iran Next?
Olga Khazan
Staff writer and author of "Me But Better"
The Atlantic
Episode: Change Your Personality
Tom Nichols
Staff writer at The Atlantic and military expert with 25 years of teaching experience at the US Naval War College.
The Atlantic
Episode: The Real Problem With Trump's Parade
Tamir Pardo
Former chief of Mossad from 2011 to 2016
Episode: Mossad’s Former Chief Calls the War in Gaza ‘Useless’
Elenor Mak
Founder of Jilly Bing, a doll company focusing on diversity and inclusivity in children’s toys.
Jilly Bing
Episode: The Art of the Doll
Martha Gimbel
Executive Director of the Budget Lab at Yale, which analyzes federal economic policies.
The Budget Lab, Yale University
Episode: The Art of the Doll
Patrick George
Editor-in-chief of InsideEVs
Episode: Elon Musk's Luck Runs Out
Sarah McBride
First transgender member of Congress from Delaware
U.S. Congress
Episode: Sarah McBride Is Used to the Hate

Host

Hanna Rosin
Host of the show and a prominent journalist known for her insightful discussions and ability to engage with complex narratives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Autism

    Well done you for that report about autism. You can’t get much more balanced than that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OfToronto
    Canadaa month ago
  • The best of the best

    The writers we should be reading, ethical journalism stringently practiced here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eahorwit
    United Statesa month ago
  • An important and powerful podcast

    Thank you for broadcasting truth and rationality to the world. Needed now more than ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kfloob
    United States2 months ago
  • t-rump interview

    Good thing these two interviewers are writers because they are incredibly inarticulate and shed no light on their meeting with t-rump.

    So what don’t we know already?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RaFa my dogs name
    United States2 months ago
  • april 28, 2025

    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.

    adding that i couldn’t even finish listening to this epi it was that disturbing hearing... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    midwestBlue
    United States2 months ago

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Many commend the ability of the hosts to tackle challenging subjects while maintaining a balanced approach, fostering critical thinking.
Some express frustration over perceived biases and overly simplified narratives, indicating a desire for more robust debates.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and depth of analysis that clarify complex issues in politics and culture.
Positive feedback highlights the show's capacity to bring forward diverse perspectives, appealing to an audience that values informed dialogue.

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#214
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Patriotic Punk
Q: Do you think the Democrats don't want them?
I don't think it's that. I think that the Republicans have just done a great job at lying to them.
The Patriotic Punk
Q: Why were you interested in him?
I admire people who try to say something explicit with their music.
Who Could Rule Iran Next?
Q: What does it change in terms of Iran and its future if it is only set back a couple of months?
The Iranian nuclear program remains viable, with unresolved pathways that could evade international oversight, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions over military ones.
Change Your Personality
Q: So, how did you do it?
I signed up for a bunch of activities and went to them. I signed up for improv comedy, a sailing club, like, a bunch of meetups.
Change Your Personality
Q: Can you just lay out the different components so we can follow you through this experiment?
There are five traits that make up personality, and they can be remembered with the acronym OCEAN.

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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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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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