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Radio Atlantic

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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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Radio Atlantic host Adam Harris speaks with former Republican U.S. Senator and former U.S. Ambassador Jeff Flake about his recent endorsement of Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the Georgia Senate race and why character in politics still matters.

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Recent Guests

Jeff Flake
Former Republican U.S. Senator and Ambassador
Episode: Never Trump, Still a Republican
Faith Hill
Staff writer at The Atlantic, Romance Reporter
The Atlantic
Episode: The Death of Romance
Hanuk Kiros
Correspondent covering global health aid and Ebola outbreak
Radio Atlantic / The Atlantic
Episode: What ‘America First’ Means for Global Health
Caitlin Hilton
Farmer in Chesterville, Maine, central figure in local data-center debate
Resident of Chesterville, Maine
Episode: The Town That Wants a Data Center Next Door
Melanie Sacks
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Maine Legislature
Episode: The Town That Wants a Data Center Next Door
Trevor Dewiron
Democratic candidate for Jay district in Maine
Jay, Maine politics
Episode: The Town That Wants a Data Center Next Door
Cody Jakes
Former mill worker; trades in data-center sector
Jay, Maine resident
Episode: The Town That Wants a Data Center Next Door
Lucian Richard
Developer turning paper mill into data center site
Sentinel / Data-center development
Episode: The Town That Wants a Data Center Next Door
Tom Saviello
County commissioner in Maine
Local government
Episode: The Town That Wants a Data Center Next Door

Hosts

Hanna Rosin
Host of Radio Atlantic; Atlantic/The Atlantic tie-ins; long-form political and cultural analysis
Adam Harris
Co-host/host; focus on political analysis and reporting; frequent guest on broader Atlantic slate

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • welcome Adam!

    enjoying the addition of Adam. “let’s get to questions” is a weird segue that I suggest abandoning

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    from the magic city south
    United States20 days ago
  • infuriating !

    the interview with mcclay was so irritating ! would have loved a counter writer to be interviewed

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    4
    robert_a_
    United States2 months ago
  • Episode 192

    Jaw dropping listen. The re writing and omission of facts and context to US History available to the youth in Florida is appalling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElisaRodriquez
    United States2 months ago
  • Sounds awful

    What is that ridiculous rattling in the background? It distracts from the content and it is spastic making it downright aggravating. Yuk.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sonj
    United States2 months ago
  • Glitchy jumps

    Y'all! Please listen to the eps before uploading. So many glitches it makes it unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    George Getson
    United States2 months ago

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Many appreciate long-form, narrative journalism combined with policy analysis.
Some episodes attract criticism for pacing or controversial takes, indicating strong engagement and debate potential.
Listeners praise rigorous, thoughtful interviews and diverse expert guests.

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What ‘America First’ Means for Global Health
Q: How does U.S. funding and policy affect the response?
Cuts to international aid and a retreat from long-standing health programs have weakened health infrastructure, making it harder to fund vaccines, treatments, and essential services in affected areas.
What ‘America First’ Means for Global Health
Q: What are the leadership gaps in the international health response?
There is concern that leadership has shifted toward state-centric diplomacy rather than technical health leadership from agencies like the WHO and CDC, creating gaps in specialized outbreak management.
What ‘America First’ Means for Global Health
Q: Why has this breakout been so difficult to contain?
The outbreak spread late, testing and surveillance were delayed, and the region's conflict and displacement hindered rapid international response, allowing the virus to propagate more widely.
The Death of Romance
Q: How did Treasure's experience challenge the notion that romance must come before other life goals?
Treasure demonstrates that building a life centered on career, finances, and community can coexist with, or even supersede, traditional romantic pursuits, offering a hopeful alternative model.
The Death of Romance
Q: Did the research indicate a specific demographic most affected by the romance slump?
The data show broad impact across genders and ages, with notable emphasis on younger adults and a gender gap where more women are stepping back from traditional dating patterns.

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The program consistently grapples with big, timely questions at the intersection of politics, policy, and culture. Across episodes, listeners encounter in-depth reporting and thoughtful analysis on topics like local governance and economic development, elections and democracy, immigration enforcement, and national security. The show often features long-form conversations with journalists, policymakers, and subject-matter experts, plus narrative reporting that situates complex issues in real-world contexts. A few standout traits include rigorous, archival-informed discussions, cross-cutting perspectives from The Atlantic stable of writers, and a willingness to challenge simple narratives with careful scrutiny and human-centered storytelling.... more

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