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Jan 29, 2025 • 56min
Modi’s Failure
India is now a testing ground for whether demagoguery or deteriorating living conditions exert a greater sway on voters.By Robert F. WorthFrom the February 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2025 • 14min
Apocalypse, Constantly
Humans love to imagine their own demise.By Adam KirschFrom the February 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2025 • 12min
What Not to Wear
The false promise of seasonal-color analysisBy Ellen CushingFrom the February 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2025 • 8min
Bob Dylan's Carnival Act
His identity was a performance. His writing was sleight of hand. He bamboozled his own audience.By James ParkerFrom the January 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025 • 16min
Boley Rides Again
One woman's quest to rescue Boley, Oklahoma By Caleb GayleFrom the January 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2025 • 1h 12min
What Happens When You Lose Your Country?
In 1893, a U.S.-backed coup overthrew the Islands’ sovereign government. What does America owe Hawai‘i now?By Adrienne LaFranceFrom the January 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 9, 2025 • 16min
The Longevity Revolution
As 100-year lifespans become more common, the time has come for a new approach to school, work, and retirement.By Jonathan RauchFrom the January 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 5, 2025 • 32min
Walk on Air Against Your Better Judgment
What Seamus Heaney gave meBy Caitlin FlanaganFrom the January 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2025 • 27min
Zamboni
A short storyBy Honor JonesFrom the January 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2024 • 12min
I'm a Pizza Sicko
With a bit of practice, you can make restaurant-quality pies in your own yard. And you should.By Saahil DesaiFrom the January 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
