The Atlantic Out Loud
Professionally narrated articles from The Atlantic—just for subscribers.
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Aug 23, 2019 • 17min
Deconstructing Clarence Thomas - Michael O’Donnell - September 2019
The justice’s reactionary legal philosophy rests on faith in the power of adversity to fuel black progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23, 2019 • 2min
Where Goodness Thrives - Ann Hulbert - September 2019
A small area in France has a long history of extraordinary kindness to strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019 • 51min
An Epidemic of Disbelief - Barbara Bradley Hagerty - August 2019
What new research reveals about sexual predators, and why police fail to catch them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019 • 37min
The True-Crime Writer in Cellblock B4 - Rachel Monroe - August 2019
In his old life, Matthew Cox told stories to scam his way into millions of dollars. Now he’s trying to make it by selling tales that are true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019 • 45min
Raj Chetty’s American Dream - Gareth Cook - August 2019
No one has done more to dispel the myth of social mobility than Raj Chetty. But he has a plan to make equality of opportunity a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019 • 18min
Measles as Metaphor - Peter Beinart - August 2019
The return of a vanquished disease reflects historical amnesia, declining faith in institutions, and a troubling lack of concern for the public good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019 • 11min
Wait a Minute - Jonathan Rauch - August 2019
Instantaneous communication can be destructive. We need to tweak our digital platforms to make time for extra eyes, cooler heads, and second thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019 • 17min
The Metamorphosis - Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Daniel Huttenlocher - August 2019
AI will bring many wonders. It may also destabilize everything from nuclear détente to human friendships. We need to think much harder about how to adapt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019 • 14min
The Stock-Buyback Swindle - Jerry Useem - August 2019
American corporations are spending trillions of dollars to repurchase their own stock. The practice is enriching CEOs—at the expense of everyone else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019 • 5min
Why New Zealanders Love DIY Coffins - Rene Chun - August 2019
For the nearly departed, a new bucket-list entry: “Build my casket” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
