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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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Less than two weeks before the October 7 attack, Egypt’s top spy flew to Israel with a warning about Gaza. In this special episode of Radio Atlantic, host Adam Harris talks to the Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama about her reporting.

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Recent Guests

Madeleine Carlisle
National political reporter
The Atlantic
Episode: Republicans Are Running From Trump. Will It Work?
Geoffrey Hinton
British-Canadian computer scientist and cognitive psychologist, Nobel Prize and Turing Award laureate, prominent AI researcher
University of Toronto; Google/DeepMind affiliations discussed
Episode: What the 'Godfather of AI' Thinks Humanity Should Do
Vivian Salama
Atlantic staff writer
The Atlantic
Episode: Trump Battles Against an Economy of His Making
Willoughby Britton
Psychologist and meditation researcher
Brown University
Episode: The Dark Side of Meditation
Sarah Longwell
Publisher of The Bulwark and author of How to Eat an Elephant, One Voter at a Time
The Bulwark
Episode: Sarah Longwell's Playbook for Defeating MAGA
Annie Lowrey
Author of The Time Tax; journalist
The Atlantic
Episode: How the Government Wastes Our Time
Sophie Gilbert
Staff writer, Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Creating the Perfect Female Monster
Liz Meriwether
Showrunner for Furious; creator of New Girl
Furious (TV series)
Episode: Creating the Perfect Female Monster
Nicholas Thompson
Contributor; sponsored clip participant
The Atlantic / PWC sponsorship
Episode: Trump’s Economy Goes to the Polls

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 States2 months ago
  • infuriating !

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    robert_a_
    United States3 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 States3 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 States3 months ago
  • Glitchy jumps

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    George Getson
    United States3 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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Egypt Warned Israel Before October 7
Q: What did you find out about the October 7th attack?
The reporting showed that there were warnings and communications from the Egyptian intelligence chief and other sources prior to October 7, including a visit to Israel and two written cables, which raised questions about whether authorities were adequately prepared or informed.
Republicans Are Running From Trump. Will It Work?
Q: Toluse, is this pre-election politics as usual or is there something new shaping Republican behavior?
The reporting suggests a mix: some normal retreat from an unpopular president, but a new openness to daylight and strategic positioning as Trump's popularity wanes and different issues rise in importance for voters.
What the 'Godfather of AI' Thinks Humanity Should Do
Q: What is super intelligence as a step above current AI models?
Super intelligence is a stage where AI rapidly improves itself, leading to an exponential takeoff where the AI becomes vastly smarter than humans, with the potential to outthink and outmaneuver human control. The discussion emphasizes the uncertainty and variance in how quickly this could happen and what form it would take.
Sarah Longwell's Playbook for Defeating MAGA
Q: What is the biggest mistake Democrats make in talking about immigration and safety?
She argues for condemning excesses on immigration while promising safety and border integrity, reframing the debate around law and order and the right way to reform the system, rather than portraying immigrants as threats.
Sarah Longwell's Playbook for Defeating MAGA
Q: Why are you in the business of giving advice to Democrats as a former Republican?
Longwell explains that her focus groups show where voters connect with policies and that Democratic messaging should build on material well-being and practical solutions, not just ideological arguments, to bridge divides and win elections.

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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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4. Willoughby Britton
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6. Annie Lowrey
7. Sophie Gilbert
8. Liz Meriwether

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