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Podcast: The Atlantic Out Loud
Episode: What Will Become of American Civilization?
Description: Conspiracism and hyper-partisanship in the nation’s fastest-growing city. By George Packer. From the July/August 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