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Podcast: The Atlantic Out Loud
Episode: A Traitor to the Traitors
Description: James Longstreet became a champion of Reconstruction. Why? By Eric Foner. From The Atlantic's December 2023 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