The Atlantic Out Loud
Professionally narrated articles from The Atlantic—just for subscribers.
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Sep 20, 2022 • 39min
The Operator - Franklin Foer - October 2022
The journalist Sergii Leshchenko has a knack for inserting himself into the pivotal moments of Ukraine’s history. I wanted to see the war through his eyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022 • 60min
On Democracy’s Front Lines - George Packer - October 2022
How ordinary Ukrainians rallied to save their nation—and defend the values Americans claim to hold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022 • 3min
The Angels of Lviv - Linda Kinstler - October 2022
Scenes from the effort to save Ukrainian art from destruction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022 • 4min
Ode to Being Read To - James Parker - October 2022
Bedtime stories aren’t just for children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022 • 36min
Ian McEwan’s Counterlife - Adam Begley - October 2022
The author reflects on a charmed life—and all that could have gone wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022 • 1h 1min
Who Do The Benin Bronzes Belong To? - David Frum - October 2022
Thousands of pieces of art were looted by the British in what is now Nigeria, and are held in mostly Western museums. What to do with them is a harder question than it might seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022 • 21min
Redshirt the Boys - Richard Reeves - October 2022
Why boys should start school a year later than girls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022 • 23min
The Myopia Generation - Sarah Zhang - October 2022
Why do so many kids need glasses now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2022 • 45min
The Wedding Present - Cynthia Ozick - September 2022
As a young woman, I had a friendly correspondence with a German soldier right after World War II. I’ve been thinking about the silence at the core of our exchange ever since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2022 • 16min
Let Brooklyn Be Loud - Xochitl Gonzalez - September 2022
The sound of gentrification is silence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
