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Feb 7, 2024 • 50min
The Curious Case of the Contested Basquiats
Why is it so hard to root out fakes and forgeries? By Bianca Booker. From the March 2024 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 to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2024 • 25min
The Despots of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley has its own ascendant political ideology. It’s past time we call it what it is. By Adrienne LaFrance. From the March 2024 issue.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 28min
American Cowardice
Why would an armed officer stand by as a school shooting unfolds? By Jamie Thompson. From the March 2024 issue.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2023 • 14min
A Military Loyal to Trump
In 2020, the armed forces were a bulwark against Donald Trump’s antidemocratic designs. Changing that would be a high priority in a second term. By Tom Nichols. From the January/February 2024 issue.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2023 • 7min
Trump’s Plan to Police Gender
His campaign is promising a more repressive and dangerous America.From the January/February 2024 issue.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2023 • 9min
Civil Rights Undone
How Trump could unwind generations of progress. By Vann Newkirk II. From the January/February 2024 issue.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2023 • 7min
A Plan to Outlaw Abortion Everywhere
Activists hope a Trump Justice Department would criminalize the procedure, with or without a federal ban. By Elaine Godfrey. From the January/February 2024 issue.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2023 • 5min
The Proud Boys Love a Winner
A second Trump term would validate the violent ideologies of far-right extremists—and allow them to escape legal jeopardy. By Juliette Kayyem. From the January/February 2024 issue. Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2023 • 9min
A War on Blue America
In a second term, Trump would punish the cities and states that don’t support him. By Ronald Brownstein.From the January/February 2024 issue.Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2023 • 6min
Why Xi Wants Trump to Win
A second Trump term would allow China to cement its grip on the developing world.From the January/February 2024 issue. Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
