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Podcast: The Atlantic Out Loud
Episode: Bob Dylan's Carnival Act
Description: His identity was a performance. His writing was sleight of hand. He bamboozled his own audience.By James ParkerFrom the January 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices