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Podcast: The Atlantic Out Loud
Episode: American Cowardice
Description: 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