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Podcast: The Atlantic Out Loud
Episode: The James Bond Trap
Description: Ian Fleming created the superspy—and then couldn’t get rid of him. By James Parker. 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